Disputed Wills, Inheritance & Trusts

Many issues and disputes can arise over wills, inheritance and trusts and these problems are often very complex and nuanced, requiring expert legal knowledge to resolve them.

Our team of specialist lawyers have significant experience and expertise in dealing with will, inheritance and trust disputes. Our experts advise on all claims relating to wills, inheritance and trusts, including:

• Challenging a will, for example due to: lack of capacity; lack of knowledge and approval; undue influence, lack of proper formalities; rectification; forgery
• Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 claims
• Issues in the administration of an estate
• Removal of Executors or Administrators of an estate
• Will interpretation
• Proprietary estoppel
• Removal of trustees
• Trust interpretation
• Undue influence in relation to lifetime gifts
• Trusts relating to property.

Specialist Dispute Resolution Solicitors

The team is ranked as Tier 2 in Chambers and Partners High Net Worth Guide – Private Wealth Disputes: South West, being described as “well regarded by clients and is particularly noted for its diligence and client service” and ranked as Tier 2 in Legal 500, Contentious Trust and Probate: South West, being noted as “well versed in the full gamut of contentious trust and probate matters”.

Lauren Day (Partner) is ranked as a Band 2 in Chambers and Partners High Net Worth Guide – Private Wealth Disputes: South West, and is described as “particularly noted for her excellent client skills”.  Lauren is also ranked as a Leading Partner in Legal 500 – Commercial Litigation: Dorset, Devon and Cornwall. Lauren has been described in previous editions of Chambers and Partners and Legal 500 as “fair, firm and reasonable and bringing humanity to the situation”, “clearly outstanding” and “absolutely superb”.

Victoria Riddleston (Partner) is ranked as a Next Generation Lawyer in Legal 500 – Contentious Trust and Probate: South West being described as “awesome, knowledgeable, committed, passionate and empathetic”.  Victoria was previously ranked as an Associate to Watch for four years and as an Up and Coming Partner in Chambers and Partner High Net Worth Guide – Private Wealth Dispute: The South. Victoria has been described in previous editions of Chambers and Partners and Legal 500 as “a formidable force”, “personable and exacting and forensic” and “a very, very good lawyer first and foremost but clients just adore her”.