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Contentious trusts and probate

Buckles Solicitors LLP

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Buckles Solicitors LLP hired the 'thoughtful and effective' Ben Fox in Cambridge from Ellisons to lead its contentious probate team, which features experienced commercial litigation consultant Paul Branch and senior associate Alex Burch in Peterborough. All three are full members of ACTAPS, and their workload is growing significantly throughout Cambridgeshire and beyond. They frequently handle claims concerning capacity, undue influence, knowledge and approval, as well as contentious deputyship applications, challenges to care home fees, and the removal of executors.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘The work which was done for me was dealt with by Paul Branch who I found very easy to talk to. His leadership was first class, always keeping me fully informed of how the case was going and also how we should proceed in the future. He also kept me informed regarding the costs at each stage and also what the future costs may be.'

  • ‘The team has real expertise in this field and a wealth of experience of dealing with high-value, complex and contentious estates and trusts. It is a very strong regional presence in this area. They are also well complemented by the very strong private client and corporate teams.’

Work highlights

Advising cohabitee against wife of deceased in Inheritance Act claim. Issues of misappropriation of funds, cross border issues and potentially a claim for interim relief to ensure our client did not lose her accommodation but able to resolve claim swiftly with a large sum paid to the client.
Acting for executor and one of 2 beneficiaries of Will of surviving parent. Other child beneficiary challenged will on basis of capacity and undue influence. Caveat warned off, appearance entered and proceedings issued for a grant in solemn form. Obtaining order for that grant plus costs against sibling.