Contentious Trusts and Probate

Stone King’s practice covers a wide range of contentious probate and trusts claims. The team advises on all aspects of legacy disputes for international, national and local charities.

Our team represent clients in many complex, high-value and multi-jurisdictional disputes in the courts and in alternative dispute resolution (ADR) forums, including mediation. We have particular expertise advising on international disputes as Stone King has its own dedicated cross-border trusts and estates team.

Areas we can help you with

• Will Disputes
• Inheritance Act 1975 claims
• Cross border disputes
• Charity legacy claims
• Proprietary estoppel claims
• Intestacy Disputes
• Disputes over lifetime transactions and gifts made by the deceased prior to death
• Disputes over co-ownership of property included in an estate
• Trust Disputes
• Enforcement of foreign judgements in England and Wales
• Estate administration and disputes
• Contentious court of protection
• Professional negligence claims against solicitors in relation to Wills, Estates and Tax and Will writers

Our contentious Trusts and Probate team are highly skilled in mediation and other alternative dispute resolution methods, as well as having the robust litigation skills needed should court proceedings be required.