Gorvins Solicitors offers clients comprehensive advice on various trusts and probate disputes, through collaboration with the firm’s broader litigation, corporate and commercial departments. The team is therefore well-equipped to advise on contested wills claims, including fraudulent wills and mental capacity issues, Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act claims and disputes between executors and beneficiaries. Michael Smoult and Danielle Clements jointly lead the practice, and both have extensive experience advising on complex estates disputes, including Inheritance Act claims. Julie Burgess is also noted.
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- 'The customer care, I feel, is particularly good.'
- 'I have found Michael Smoult to be sensitive, kind and caring. My situation has been very difficult, but he has guided me through, one step at a time, with clear advice and by encouraging me to be realistic.'
- 'Very responsive. Deals with you like an individual. Thorough in their advice and legal opinion. Nice people to deal with.'
- 'Very professional yet highly approachable, informative and supportive.'
Practice head
Michael Smoult; Danielle Clements
Other key lawyers
Julie Burgess