Claims in relation to property
During the administration of an estate, disputes can arise in relation to the ownership of property, particularly where someone has contributed to the purchase price or mortgage but is not named as a ‘legal owner’, or is named as a legal owner, but is claiming a greater share in the property.
Resolving estate property disputes
Alternatively, an individual may believe that they were promised land or property, perhaps by a family member or close friend prior to their death, and relied on that promise when making decisions in relation to their current circumstances and financial future.
If this promise is subsequently reneged on, they may have suffered loss. In these circumstances, it may be possible to bring a legal claim to assert an interest in the land or property, so that any financial or other contribution is not lost, and they are not unfairly disadvantaged.
A first-rate reputation, handling cases with calm diplomacy.
Disputes of this type can arise either during the lifetime of the legal owner of the property, or after death. The appropriate legal action that can be taken and the eventual outcome achieved will depend on the facts of each case, the nature of the promises made, and the available evidence.
Our highly regarded team of contentious probate solicitors is well-equipped to be able to advise you on the evidence required in your case and the merits of any such claim.
We have specialist experience in dealing with all types of disputes, both in England and Wales and internationally. We act for beneficiaries, executors and trustees – including individuals and trust companies.
How we help our clients
Disputes about entitlement to benefit from property
Claims that property has been promised to a person (proprietary estoppel)
Disputes regarding co-owners’ respective shares in a property
Protecting property interests by entries on the title
Land Registry proceedings for disputed entries on the title
What our clients are saying
What I appreciate the most is the firm’s pragmatic approach to achieving the outcome without overcomplication.
Efficient, sensible and highly intelligent lawyers, and top-quality litigation strategists.
Penningtons Manches Cooper is very approachable and proactive when issues arise in negotiations and it provides clear and sensible advice.
Recent work highlights
Siblings’ property claim
Successful mediation
Will validity dispute
Negligent property transfer
Gifted property dispute
Property ownership claim
Joint tenancy ownership claim
Joint tenancy ownership claim
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