Getting Will Drafting Right: Practical Lessons from Contentious Probate

Free Breakfast Seminar | Stanley House Hotel & Spa, Mellor

Errors in will drafting and capacity assessment are a leading cause of contentious probate disputes and professional negligence claims.

February 25th, 2026

Published: January 9th, 2026

2 min read

Join Forbes Solicitors and expert guest speakers from the medical and legal sectors for an in-person breakfast seminar focused on best practice, risk reduction and defensible decision-making when assessing testamentary capacity.

This event is ideal for private client solicitors, will drafters, accountants, financial advisers and other professional referrers.

What you’ll gain -

  • Practical guidance on identifying capacity red flags

  • Clarity on when and how to apply the golden rule

  • Insight into effective (and ineffective) capacity assessments

  • Understanding of legal and medical liability risks

  • Opportunities to build trusted professional relationships

Speakers -

  • Dr James Warner | Halcyon Doctors

  • Tom Gosling | Barrister, 23 Essex Street

  • John Lambe | Partner, Wills, Trusts & Estate Disputes, Forbes Solicitors

  • Adam Bromley | Partner & Divisional Lead: Consumer Division, Forbes Solicitors

Book your place here


For further information please contact John Lambe,