Contentious Probate & Trusts Litigation

When court is unavoidable, we’ll bring the full weight of our expertise

Wherever possible, we look to resolve disputes without going to court. But sometimes, litigation is the only way forward. When it is, you’ll have the full strength of our wider litigation team behind you, combined with specialist knowledge of probate, trusts and inherited wealth. We’ll protect your position with clear advice, careful strategy and a relentless focus on achieving the right outcome.

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Wider expertise, all dedicated to your needs

We assist individuals, family offices, trustees and trust corporations with contentious matters. You’ll have a dedicated specialist who knows your case inside out, with our wider private client expertise to draw on when needed. We’ll work closely with you to protect your interests and make sure you have the right support at every stage.

Specialist expertise for complex disputes

Our specialist expertise includes:

Will and probate disputes

We’ll help you challenge a will, resolve disputes over an estate, address disagreements involving executors, and pursue claims for reasonable financial provision.

Trust disputes

We’ll help you resolve disputes involving trustees and beneficiaries, challenge the validity or administration of a trust, and establish rights to trust property.

International estate disputes

We’ll help with disputes involving overseas assets, different legal systems, international estates and questions of domicile.

Specialist claims

We’ll advise on professional negligence claims involving wills, trusts or tax advice, alongside court applications concerning forfeiture, presumption of death and burial issues.

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Contentious Probate and Trusts Litigation

Meet the experts

Partner & Head of Private Wealth Disputes

Gabriel Grant

Gabriel is a Partner and head of the Private Wealth Disputes department at Streathers Daynes Smith.

Trainee Solicitor

Kate White

Kate White is a Trainee Solicitor in our Contentious Probate team, specialising in Trust and Estate disputes.

Solicitor

Arran Wilkinson

Arran Wilkinson is a solicitor in our Contentious Probate team, specialising in Trust and Estates Disputes.

The expertise you need. From people who understand.

Our solicitors work towards practical resolutions without unnecessary conflict. We provide support from commercial and contractual disputes to property, business, financial and private wealth matters.

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