Contentious Trusts & Probate
Trust law is becoming increasingly international and high profile and this gives greater scope for dispute.
Our work includes:
- Handling UK trust and estate disputes and the co-ordination of multi-jurisdictional disputes relating to ownership of assets
- Resolving conflicts between beneficiaries and trustees or executors and between trustees and protectors
- Advising executors when faced with claims by disappointed beneficiaries
- Dealing with defective or unclear wills or trust documents
- Advising trustees on their duties and obligations to individuals and authorities
- Advising beneficiaries on the enforcement of their rights
- Obtaining court directions for trustees in both hostile and non-contentious circumstances.
In disputes of this nature, resolving the conflict with the minimum of time and expense is essential. We aim to resolve problems and explore all alternatives with our clients before resorting to litigation.