Placing a Caveat - Key Steps & Procedure for Contentious Probate Practitioners

Introduction

If your client is concerned about the validity of a will, they will likely be distressed following the death of the testator and be faced with the difficulties of disproving a will.

It is equally distressing for beneficiaries who are expecting to inherit to suddenly encounter a caveat.

The starting point for wills disputes is often a caveat and for whichever side you are acting for moving quickly and accurately at this stage is essential.

This webinar will take you through the key steps to place a caveat and the procedure that then follows.

What You Will Learn

This webinar will cover the following:

• How to stop a grant of probate being obtained
• Rationale for entering a caveat
• Procedure
• Warning to caveat
• Appearance
• Other matters to consider
• Costs

This webinar was recorded on 12th March 2024