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Sintons LLP’s dedicated contentious trusts and probate team is known for handling a wide range of complex disputes, including will challenges, Inheritance Act claims, executor removals, trust disputes, TOLATA applications and Court of Protection matters. The team also deals with niche issues such as relief from forfeiture applications, mutual wills and domicile disputes, and recent growth areas include high-value claims and disputes involving company assets. Emma Saunders leads the team, specialising in complex probate litigation, while Jonathan Grogan brings solid experience across a wide range of trust and probate disputes.
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Testimonials
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‘The most capable private client disputes team in the North East. They have a range of seniority which enables them to take on a range of work up to quite heavyweight litigation.’
‘Emma Saunders is a star. Emma is knowledgeable and well-connected. Emma has excellent judgment and interpersonal skills to advise and support often vulnerable clients through the challenges of litigation.’
Work highlights
Representing the beneficiary of a trust with company assets in the region of £15m in relation to a variety of claims, including proprietary estoppel and breach of trust.