Bogus claims on estates

[Cbt1]

We are experiencing a bogus claim on my fathers estate. Why are solicitors allowed to take on these claims without any evidence? We are running up huge fees just trying to dispute a claim when the claimant has absolutely no grounds and is obviously lying. And we’ve been told we have to settle because the rules say you have to?? It’s so unfair.

[Hagalout]

Yes CBT1 join the club, I agree, why are they allowed to do this without sufficient evidence initially. I suppose the solicitors can only go off what they are told but this doesn't help the victims who as you say run up huge legal costs.

[twohoots]

That sounds very unfair. I am in a similar position but with someone who has put a stop to my application for probate. I can’t move on until they lift their complaint and I don’t even know what their complaint is! How unfair is that? If they give reasons that’s fair enough but why should the innocent party have to pay out in legal fees because someone makes up a cock and bull story? Sorry for jumping in by the way.

[DE DOGS]

I seem to remember a TV program a few years ago, this chap was followed the Government list of people who had died with no relatives, he then claimed the property, eventually he was caught and convicted program was Heir Hunters

[Cbt1]

Can anyone give me legal advice please? I think my solicitor is playing the long game...

[des8]

Is this a case of a caveat has been entered, or an actual claim under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 lodged at court?

The suggestion re settlement might have been made as it is often the cheaper option! (yes IMO unfair but that is the pragmatic solution)