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Trust Disputes

Helping you resolve sensitive Trust and Estate disputes with clarity, compassion and expert legal support.

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Clarity in a complex world.

Trusts are often set up to protect assets and provide for loved ones - but when things go wrong, they can quickly become complex and emotionally charged. Whether you're a Trustee or a Beneficiary, our specialist team is here to help you resolve disputes with clarity, confidence, and care.

Common Trust disputes we handle

Disputes can arise when:

  • Trustees disagree with each other or with Beneficiaries
  • Trustees delay or mismanage the Trust
  • Beneficiaries are left in the dark or treated unfairly
  • Assets are sold at undervalue or distributed incorrectly
  • The Trust isn’t registered or tax obligations are missed

We support both Trustees and Beneficiaries in resolving these issues efficiently and with minimal stress.



Support for Trustees

If you're a Trustee facing criticism, conflict, or uncertainty, we can help you:

 

 

Acting early is key - Trustees can be held personally liable if things go wrong, so it’s important to get expert advice.

  • Understand your duties and protect your position
  • Resolve disagreements with Co-Trustees or Beneficiaries
  • Apply to court for guidance or to remove a Co-Trustee
  • Defend against claims of mismanagement or breach of duty

Support for Beneficiaries

If you’re a Beneficiary and feel the Trust is being mishandled - or you’re not receiving the information or inheritance you’re entitled to - we can help you:

 

 

We’ll always aim to resolve matters through negotiation or mediation first, but we’re ready to support you through court proceedings if needed.

  • Understand your rights and the Trustee’s obligations
  • Take steps to hold Trustees accountable
  • Apply to remove or replace a Trustee
  • Pursue claims for financial loss caused by mismanagement

 

How we can help

Our Trust Dispute Lawyers can:

  • Advise on Trustee duties and Beneficiary rights
  • Support you through mediation or litigation
  • Help remove or replace Trustees
  • Protect your interests and resolve disputes efficiently



Our experience includes:

  • Removing Trustees for breach of duty or loss of capacity
  • Defending professional Trustees in disputes between Beneficiaries
  • Advising on undervalued asset sales and Trust mismanagement
  • Supporting Beneficiaries through court applications and claims

Why Choose Porter Dodson?

  • Recognised excellence – Ranked in both The Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners for our expertise in private client services.
  • A dedicated team - specialising in Contentious Wills, Trusts and Estates.
  • Clear, compassionate advice – We speak your language, not legal jargon, and tailor our guidance to your personal circumstances.
  • Flexible funding options - including No Win, No Fee arrangements in appropriate cases.
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For legal advice on any Contentious Wills, Trusts and Estates

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Thank you for arranging our meeting with Ralph who was terrific. We learned a lot and feel much happier as a result.

Mr & Mrs F

Thank you so much for all of your help and support throughout this. As I’m sure you appreciate, it has been extremely tough, and it has been reassuring knowing you have been there.

Ms B

All the staff that we have had contact with at Porter Dodson (Yeovil/Taunton branches) have been efficient and provided a good service. Danielle Luke dealt with a complicated case of a Removal of Trustee for us. Any queries were dealt with promptly, communication was clear and the legal jargon was decoded for us. Special thanks to Chris Green for his help on this matter.

Fiona

All the staff that we have had contact with at Porter Dodson (Yeovil/Taunton branches) have been efficient and provided a good service. Danielle Luke dealt with a complicated case of a Removal of Trustee for us. Any queries were dealt with promptly, communication was clear and the legal jargon was decoded for us. Special thanks to Chris Green for his help on this matter.

Fiona

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