Disputes do unfortunately arise and they are often between family members. We understand that this is a very emotional and distressing time. We also know that disputes can be very demanding and consuming.
Whether you are contesting a Will, want to make a claim under the Inheritance (Provision for Family & Dependants) Act 1975 or have a problem with how the estate is being administered, we will take the time to understand your needs and objectives, tailoring our advice to suit your circumstances.
We can also help if you are an executor, trustee, personal representative or beneficiary facing a claim about a Will, trust or estate.
With experience in both pursuing and defending claims, our Contentious Trusts and Probate Team is able to assist you with the dispute, no matter what the issues may be. Whatever position you find yourself in, we are here to help alleviate the pain and resolve issues as quickly as possible, preferably before they escalate.
We will always consider the commercial aspect of any dispute and discuss the choices available to you, aside from making a claim in Court. You can read more about these in our alternative dispute resolution (ADR) blog.
Our lawyers handle all types of trust and probate disputes, including:
Our Contentious Trusts and Probate Team are experts in this specialist area of law. We have been recognised in the UK’s leading legal directories, Legal 500 and Chambers High Net Worth.
We are also able to offer a number of different funding arrangements, including conditional fee agreements (i.e. no-win, no-fee arrangements), to assist clients in dealing with such disputes.
Contact us for a free case assessment. You can call our dedicated help line on 01823 625824.
In the contentious trusts department, I worked with Chris Green. He was thorough, good with the details and offered balanced advice as to the options we could pursue. I was very happy with the work and the outcome.
Chris Green, a partner at Porter Dodson, dealt with my matter with compassion and professionalism, taking time to explain things in a clear and concise manner from start to finish. Response times to all communication were impressive and appreciated, which enabled me to deal with a very difficult time. He always had my best interests at the forefront of his mind, and it was clear that he had a lot of experience in dealing with these types of problems and issues where family dynamics have broken down.
Chris Green came across as the complete professional, clearly confident in his knowledge of relevant law but without overdoing it. A pleasure to interact with, very quick to understand any issue and provide a pragmatic solution. It was quite apparent from the outset that Chris was in control and would calmly and determinedly get to the desired outcome, which he did.
Very helpful and understanding.
Chris helped us through a complex issue regarding our wills which had been playing on our minds and making us anxious. It is so refreshing to meet a professional in this capacity who immediately puts one at ease and debunks all the legal speak which a non legal professional finds so mystifying. We felt reassured, supported and understood in all our dealings with Chris and felt that the outcome was crafted in a bespoke way to our complete satisfaction. We are most happy to recommend Chris, he resolved our wills and inheritance issues with ease.
