Is a beneficiary entitled to challenge a solicitor’s costs of administering an estate? Can a beneficiary challenge a solicitor’s costs incurred in relation to the work they have undertaken in administering an estate, even though those costs have been paid

Our inheritance dispute lawyers have a 95% success rate at mediation During 2023 our inheritance disputes team dealt with 20 formal mediations. 19 of those mediations were successful, giving us a 95% success rate. The cases we mediated during those

Inheritance Act claims made by a husband or wife against their spouse’s estate Contentious probate lawyer, Naomi Ireson, looks at Inheritance Act claims made by a husband or wife against the estate of their late spouse, recommending that claimants select

Developments in gay inheritance law in Hong Kong Contentious probate solicitor and partner, Chris Holten, provides an update on the latest developments in gay inheritance law in Hong Kong.  The Hong Kong Court of Appeal has recently upheld a ruling

Removing an executor from office Contentious probate lawyer Naomi Ireson looks at the legal options available for removing an executor. While the vast majority of executors deal with their task honourably and in good faith, a small minority of executors

What are the alternatives to removing an executor? Legal 500 recommended contentious probate lawyer, Naomi Ireson, looks at the alternatives to removing an executor We are often contacted by executors and beneficiaries who are faced with an executor who is

In what circumstances can I sue an executor? In this article we take a look at a question that is frequently raised with our inheritance dispute team, “Can I sue an executor?” Who can be an executor? Executors are named

Can I make an inheritance claim against my partner’s estate where there is no Will? Contentious probate solicitor, Jack Dray, looks at the rights cohabitees have under the Inheritance Act, and answers a common query, “Can I make an inheritance

Inheritance dispute lawyer Naomi Ireson receives glowing tribute in prestigious legal guide Naomi Ireson is a ‘simply perfect’ inheritance dispute lawyer according to a testimonial published in the 2024 edition of the highly influential guide to the legal profession, The

We are proud to have been ranked among the best contentious probate solicitors in the UK Legal 500 recommended contentious probate solicitors. The 2024 edition of The Legal 500 has ranked us among the best contentious probate solicitors in the