“This is a very good firm which comes up to the quality of London firms in terms of its contentious trusts and probate work.”
“Michelmores offers the complete package, with a strong London and regional presence and with all the other resources in terms of expertise and experience which you could want. They frequently work for large charities as well as private individuals, giving them great insight into the full range of issues and concerns which a dispute of this nature can throw up.”
“The Michelmores lawyers not only grasped a thorough understanding of my dispute but they empathised with how I felt and spoke in a language that I found comforting and professional.”
“The team at Michelmores has worked on a complex trust, clearly setting out the implications of taking a course of action. I have been very impressed by the knowledge within the team.”
“Every member of their team is happy to take time to explain any complexities of a case and to assist with all matters, large or small.”
“Michelmores is a really strong presence in this area. Tony Cockayne is an excellent team leader; he is unflappable, full of energy and has a real sense of when a point is worth pushing and when to pull back.”
“Michelmores has a really strong presence in this area. Tony Cockayne is an excellent team leader; he is unflappable, full of energy and has a real sense of when a point is worth pushing and when to pull back.”
“The team is very knowledgeable of the charity sector and fully aware of its needs and challenges. Their advice always takes these into consideration, and especially addresses the reputational issues which the charity may face in contentious matters”
We are a nationally recognised team advising in the area of disputed wills, trusts and legacies.
Our experienced team has an excellent reputation for advising on complex issues connected with Wills, trusts and estates for both charities and individuals.
How can we help?
Our specialist team of Disputed Wills, Estates & Trusts Solicitors provide expert and understanding advice on a range of disputes.
If you have any concerns about the terms of a will or the provisions of an estate − for example, if you believe you have been unfairly excluded from a will or left without financial provision, there are steps that you can take.
We look to resolve problems as quickly as possible. In particular, we aim to tackle issues via Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) methods such as mediation, wherever appropriate.
Please do not hesitate to contact a member of our team to find out more.
Recent experience
Acting for the spouse of a famous artist in relation to the provisions of his Will.
Securing a settlement in a case involving a complex Estate with aspects relating to Texan law.
Bringing proceedings on behalf of defendants in a High Court trial regarding testamentary capacity.
Acting for the ultimate beneficiaries of a trust who were concerned that the trustees were depleting the trust assets and favouring another beneficiary.
Reaching settlement for a charity client at a mediation in a claim concerning the testamentary capacity of the Deceased (a famous ballerina).
Acting for the claimant wife of a wealthy property developer, who lost capacity following a stroke, in a dispute with our client’s step-children over the management of his business.
