Drafting Successful Letters of Claim in Inheritance Act Disputes - A Practical Guide

Introduction

The Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 can be a considerable drain on the estate if the matter proceeds to a final hearing.

A well-crafted letter of claim is vital to ensuring that the other side appreciates the merits of your client’s claim and is therefore amendable to early resolution.

This short webinar will set out the matters that must be included in a letter of claim, what should be avoided, and how best your client’s case can be advanced.

It is suitable for solicitors who practise in contentious probate work that includes claims under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 in England and Wales.

What You Will Learn

This webinar will cover the following:

• How to put your client’s best case forward
• How to deal with weaknesses in your client’s case so that they can be minimised
• Putting forward the right offer: not too high, but something that can be justified
• How to persuade the opponent that you are not bluffing (even if you are)

This pre-recorded webinar will be available to view from Thursday 11th June 2026

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