DTM Legal LLP frequently acts in will validity disputes, breach of trust claims, Inheritance (Provisions for Family and Dependants) Act challenges and further estates disputes and is adept at acting on both the claimant and defendant side. Practice head Richard Thomas has ‘excellent commercial and problem-solving expertise’, which is applied in various contentious probate matters. Molly Clapham is also noted.
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Testimonials
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- 'Great legal knowledge and client communication is superb.'
- 'Richard Thomas - excellent commercial and problem solving expertise.'
- 'Robust advisors, focussed on the client's objectives.'
- 'Richard Thomas gets to the nub of the issue and resolves the problem. His advice is always prompt and clear.'
Key clients
- The Christie Charitable Fund
- Nightingale House Hospice
Work highlights
Advising Christie Hospital Charitable Foundation on a claim under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependents) Act in relation to a will in which they are beneficiaries.
Advising Nightingale House Hospice on a claim under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependents) Act in relation to a will in which they are beneficiaries.
Practice head
Richard Thomas
Other key lawyers
Molly Clapham