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Probate & Trusts Dispute Resolution

Arguments between relatives and family members over a person’s will can be painful and deeply divisive. We follow the guidance and code of conduct set by the Association of Contentious Trust and Probate Specialists (ACTAPS). Areas in which our contentious trust and probate team have particular experience and expertise include arguments over a person’s entitlement to be a beneficiary under a will, where there are questions over the deceased’s testamentary capacity or where undue influence may have been exercised over them, as well as where there are questions as to the construction, interpretation or validity of a will (including advising in respect of ‘Mutual Wills’ claims).

We also act in claims over the administration of an estate, including where necessary making applications to the Court to pass over or remove Executors and deal with disputes relating to a Power of Attorney.

We are regularly instructed to act for members of the family or dependants of someone who has died where either no or inadequate provision was made for them, which can result in a claim being issued for a share of the deceased’s Estate under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975. We can also handle issues concerning insolvent estates.

Our contentious trust and probate team also advises in situations where there has been negligent drafting of a will and has experience of pursuing claims against solicitors on behalf of disappointed beneficiaries.

To speak to one of our Contentious Trust and Probate specialists in confidence, please get in touch. 

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Ben Greaves

Ben Greaves

Partner

, Head of Department

Litigation

Ben is a Partner and Head of the Litigation Department at our Petersfield office. Ben  successfully completed his training contract with MacDonald Oates in September 2018. Ben studied Law at Bournemouth University where he successfully…

Nila Osman

Nila Osman

Solicitor

Litigation

Nila is a Solicitor in the firm’s Litigation Department. Nila Graduated from the University of Portsmouth with a Bachelor of Laws (Hons) in 2019 and went on to study at the University of Law (Guildford)…

Patrick Jenkins

Patrick Jenkins

Partner

, CEO

, COFA

Litigation

Patrick is a Partner, CEO and COFA working in the Litigation Department in our Petersfield office. Patrick handles all aspects of civil and commercial litigation. He has particular expertise in dealing with property litigation matters,…

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