Myerson Solicitors

Contentious Trusts and Probate

Clare is a senior associate in our Probate Litigation team. Clare qualified as a solicitor in 2009, having trained at a firm in Chester.

Prior to joining Myerson, Clare worked within the dispute resolution team at a regional firm where she developed her interest in the area of contentious probate. She joined the contentious probate team at Myerson in May 2025.

Clare has a broad range of experience in litigation and dispute resolution. She acts for private individuals, executors, trustees and beneficiaries in a wide range of disputes arising from wills, estates and fiduciary responsibilities.

Her contentious probate experience and areas of expertise include:

Challenging or defending the validity of wills (including undue influence and lack of testamentary capacity) Claims under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependents) Act 1975 for reasonable financial provision Executor and trustee disputes Removal of executors or administrators Disputes over lifetime gifts and proprietary estoppel Mediation and alternative dispute resolution in estate conflicts