As an executor or administrator, you can be personally liable for defending claims and covering losses if you don’t have Probate Insurance, even when the claim is made against the estate, not directly against you.

Contentious probate isn’t limited to courtroom battles; it often begins with disagreements over who inherits, how the estate is handled, or whether the Will is valid.

These situations may involve someone being left out of the Will, a dispute over how much someone should receive, concerns about how the Will was created, or confusion when no Will exists. Claims under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 are particularly common.

Such disputes can delay the probate process, increase costs, and expose executors to personal liability. It’s far better to identify and address potential risks early, before they escalate.

Arrange a FREE consultation with a Contentious Probate Solicitor.

They’ll assess your situation, confirm whether a claim is unlikely (which may help you qualify for Early Distribution Insurance), or provide expert guidance on how to protect both yourself and the estate from risk.

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Probate Insurance can help protect against:

• Early Distribution Insurance – Covers the risk of claims under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 when distributing the estate early.
• Section 27 Insurance – Protects against unknown creditor claims without needing to publish Section 27 notices.
• Missing Will Insurance – In case a later Will is discovered after the estate is distributed.
• Missing Beneficiary Insurance – Protects if a beneficiary not previously identified or untraceable comes forward to claim after the estate has been distributed.