Contested Wills and Estates
No matter how carefully a person plans for the future, disputes and differences can arise. If you’re challenging a will or protecting a claim, we are the solicitor’s for you.
Whilst many people plan what will happen to their Estates after they die very carefully and make a Will to reflect that, it is, unfortunately, the case that in certain circumstances there will be beneficiaries or potential beneficiaries who are dissatisfied with the outcome. In these circumstances, there are procedures available for such persons to contest the Will and potentially force change to the distribution. Typical examples are; excluded family members or people who were being maintained partially or wholly by the deceased during their lifetime.
At Quality Solicitors our role is to offer calm, friendly and professional advice. If you dispute any part of a Will, or the entire estate, we can explain what your rights are. We do the same if it is being disputed by another party. Options, costs and timescales will be discussed before we start work for you. Disputing an estate is a complex area of law. In everything that we do for you, we will explain using the plainest language we can. It is our job is to ensure you feel completely at ease.
Landlord & Tenant Disputes
We act on behalf of a number of residential landlords. We can help you with:
- Drafting tenancy agreements.
- Tenant Rent Recovery.
- Drafting valid Section 8 and Section 21 Notices.
- Applications to the Court for possession.
- Attending possession Proceeding Hearings if required .
- Instructing bailiffs to evict tenants who fail to leave the property by the last date ordered by the Court.
Contract Claims
Where there is a contractual agreement between you and another builder (personal or professional) we can advise you on the terms of the contract, and assist you in bringing a claim where those terms have been breached.
Employment
When your employment ends, it can sometimes involve a Compromise Agreement. Quality Solicitors can explain what this is, help you agree one and make sure your rights are taken care of.
When the decision is taken to end an employment relationship, it can be a time of uncertainty. Disputes can arise over the decision to dismiss. Directors can fall out over future business strategy or investment decisions. You may feel your position is untenable or that your employer wants you to resign and is forcing you to do so. Alternatively, your employment may end due to restructuring of the company.
Compromise agreements are legally binding documents. We can explain what one is and what it means, should you sign one. In return for an agreed financial amount, you agree to waive any claim you may have. Your claim may have a higher potential value. We explain what your options are and if this is the best outcome. Terms need to be agreed by you. At every step, we use plain English, not legal jargon. If you sign, you know fully what you are agreeing to.
Professional Negligence
When you ask for professional advice that is what you expect. If that advice results in some form of loss Quality Solicitors help you decide what action to take – and how to go about it.
If you ask a professional advisor for help, the last outcome you imagine is one where their advice causes a problem. Surveyors, Architects, Solicitors and Accountants are all bound by professional standards. They owe you a duty of reasonable care and skill. When their advice is negligent, damage or some form of loss may occur. If this happens you need to know what options you have – and how to go about making a claim. It can feel daunting taking on a professional advisor – expert legal advice can support you achieve the result you deserve.
Our expert team will explain the process of making a claim, what it may cost and how long it will take. Dealing with a professional negligence dispute can take time. Demonstrating what has failed – and the losses suffered can be complicated. We explain everything simply. Together we explore options, agree the best course of action – this could be litigation, negotiation or mediation but we explain each, and what they mean. And finally we aim to secure the best outcome possible for you.