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Negligence Claims.

Challenging a Will on Grounds of Professional Negligence.

You can claim negligence relating to a will in a number of situations – such as when a mistake is made or a delay has occurred, when the fault lies with the professional person who has drafted the will.

The experienced contentious probate solicitors here at Lanyon Bowdler will able to advise you, in a friendly and down-to-earth manner, on whether you have grounds to a claim.

Claire is an experienced associate solicitor and is one of only two members of the Association of Contentious Trusts and Probate Specialists (ACTAPS) in the local area.

To find out more about Claire, click this link.

Lanyon Bowdler is a pioneer of flexible pricing for legal services, and we offer fixed fees and service level guarantee options.

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What our clients say.

From the first contact, the team at Lanyon Bowdler gave a fast & efficient service. They were very friendly & gave me the confidence that I had found the right solicitors. The advice given & the fast responses were beyond my expectations. The matter was resolved in no time at all.

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Since dealing with Lanyon Bowdler they have been diligent, efficient and at all times very helpful along with being structured in dealing with matters, fees and clarity on all levels. Thank you.

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I was clearly informed of progress step by step. The service you provided was very good.

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Shrewsbury

All work carried out effectively and efficiently.

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An excellent service with solicitors that you can talk to and who give you a clear understanding of all necessary legal implications and interpretations.

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From start to finish we had excellent service. Friendly, approachable and professional.

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Very clear, concise advice and guidance, easy to understand.

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Telford

Good service provided throughout with clear communication throughout with all options explored.

Lee

I can thoroughly recommend the highly professional and supportive service received over the last few months.

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Professional and prompt communication. Supportive and client focused.

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Whenever I have had need to contact Lanyon Bowdler I have always received a fast, concise and friendly response.

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Definitely would use Lanyon Bowdler again if I need the use of a solicitor.

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Smooth and efficient service from very professional firm.

Tim
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We were particularly impressed with the quality of work, the speed and excellent communication.

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Oswestry

Very friendly and approachable. Very good advice

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Great Service; Lanyon Bowdler were excellent from the outset. Straightforward and easy process. I just sat back and waited.

Paul Rowe
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Everything has been professional, efficient and courteous throughout and we are very pleased, both with the service and with the eventual outcome of our case. Everything was first class and exceeded our expectations. Thank you again for providing such splendid service. It is really appreciated.

Mr N J & Dr S J Browne
Llanfyllin

Contact the Wills and Probate Negligence Claim Team at Lanyon Bowdler

Associate solicitor Claire Vale leads the department and is a member of the Association of Contentious Trusts and Probate Specialists (ACTAPS)

Please give us a call for a friendly, confidential, chat about how we can help support you regarding any dispute you have regarding how a will may have been drafted or how the will may have been executed negligently by professional person overseeing the administration of someone’s estate. We will be happy to answer any initial questions. There is no commitment obligation or charge for our initial assessment. Please contact a member of the team or complete our enquiry form toward the top of this page on the right-hand side.

Lanyon Bowdler will and Probate Lawyers are available across all our office locations in Shrewsbury, Bromyard, Hereford, Ludlow, Oswestry, Telford, and Conwy in North Wales.

We regularly act for clients all over Shropshire, Herefordshire, Mid and North Wales, Birmingham and the Midlands. As a leading law firm, we can represent you wherever you live in England or Wales.

You can also contact Claire directly or call the Shrewsbury office.

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Mandy Brookfield
Litigation Assistant
Contentious Probate
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Associate Solicitor
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In June 2001, the claimant (C), on the advice of a practice nurse, consulted the defendant GP (D) about her left breast....
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The failed diagnosis led the claimant to suffer severe and irreversible brain damage leaving him with the mental age of ...
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Having been hospitalised for three months, upon discharge she was only able to mobilise with a wheelchair and adaptation...
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Throughout year 11 at secondary school the claimant had complained of headaches with vomiting, tinnitus in one ear and d...
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A split trial was ordered. Breach of duty and particularly the central issue of whether the Radiologist had acted neglig...
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X-rays were said not to show any fractures but there appeared to be some translation at the metacarpophalangeal joint. ...
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The Consultant failed to heed the advice of the Pathologist, suspicious of the findings of the biopsy and unhappy with t...
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The injury to the bile duct caused the claimant to develop acute jaundice and it was necessary for her to undergo open r...
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This was a very difficult case for his widow to pursue. However, she wanted to get answers to the questions how and why ...
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C wanted to preserve his semen because of his desire to have a family in the future and as such entered an arrangement w...
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The claimant contacted Lanyon Bowdler in October 2011 in respect of a possible negligence claim and to seek representati...
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Our client had been a HGV Driver since the 1960s and even before then had always driven vehicles since he left school. A...
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C suffered numerous problems postoperatively and in particular the outer corner of her right eye became red and swollen ...
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The claimant alleged that if the treatment had been undertaken in November 2001, the procedure would have been more stra...
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During his stay in hospital he developed symptoms of infection to include urinary retention, increased temperature and s...
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The records confirm that when attempting to elevate the roots of UR7, UR8 was accidentally extracted as well....
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Proceedings were issued on 26 March 2009 and the case continued to be defended by D after service of the schedule of los...
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As a result of the operation the claimant was significantly disabled. She continued to work but with difficulty and her ...
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Our client's wife died at the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital in March 1998 after being diagnosed with cervical cancer five ye...
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LISTEN AGAIN: Estates and Farming Disputes – Edward Rees and Claire Vale

The various types of farming disputes affecting the estates of farmers - the farm owner hasn't left a will, or when bene...
Published • 12 Aug 2024
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Farm Disputes

Farms often present a twin dilemma for farm owners when they are contemplating making a will: 1) how to facilitate ...
Claire Vale • 03 Jul 2024
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Financial Abuse by Attorneys – Edward Rees and Claire Vale

Attorneys manage the estate of a donor whilst they're still alive and Claire is seeing an increase in financial abuse wh...
Published • 01 Apr 2024
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The claimant lived in a house belonging to her deceased partner, but she had helped to pay the mortgage on the property ...
Claire Vale • 26 Feb 2024
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The Law Behind Predatory Marriages – Edward Rees and Claire Vale

People get married for many reasons but in cases of predatory marriages, the victim will be vulnerable....
Published • 15 Jan 2024
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What Is a Health & Welfare Lasting Powe...

A Health & Welfare LPA gives authority to an attorney(s) in relation to the donor's (the person who has created the...
Angharad Hird • 26 Oct 2023
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Inheritance Wars (Episode 4)

This week’s episode of “Inheritance Wars – Who Gets the Money?” on Channel 5, featured the case of Brett McLean and...
Claire Vale • 09 Oct 2023
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Inheritance Wars (Episode 3)

This episode featured the disturbing case of Joan Blass and her daughter, Daphne Franks. Joan was an 87 year old wi...
Claire Vale • 03 Oct 2023
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Inheritance Wars (Episode 2)

This week’s episode of Channel 5’s “Inheritance Wars” featured two more legal cases relating to inheritance dispute...
Claire Vale • 28 Sep 2023
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Inheritance (Episode 1)

The first episode of a new series called “Inheritance” aired on Monday 4 September on Channel 5. It is a fact-based...
Claire Vale • 26 Sep 2023
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Joint Bank Accounts

Although joint bank accounts often automatically pass to the survivor on the death of the other account holder, thi...
Claire Vale • 07 Sep 2023
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Predatory Marriages

“Predatory marriage” is a non-legal term commonly used to describe those marriages which take place where one of th...
Claire Vale • 06 Apr 2023
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