Howes Percival LLP‘s Cambridge office works closely with its Milton Keynes counterparts in a trusts and probate team under the umbrella of its dispute resolution department. Contentious probate work has increased over recent years and the experienced group of litigators are also equipped to handle a breadth of work relating to trusts. Michael Green is a High Court administrator for a number of estates and litigates a range of other cases. Victoria Sandell is the other contact to note.
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Work highlights
Acting as independent administrator in highly acrimonious estate, where there are 10 beneficiaries, including 8 minors represented by a litigation friend; and a claim under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act.
Acting for London banker advising as a residuary beneficiary in multi-million pound estate involving a challenge to the will and claims regarding financial management by former attorney.
Acting for an individual to challenge the will of a deceased uncle on the grounds that he lacked testamentary capacity to make the will in circumstances where mental health issues have been raised the testator having been sectioned under the Mental Health Act.
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Michael Green
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Victoria Sandell