Swinburne Maddison LLP has a comprehensive probate litigation practice. Led by Abigail Zuk, the Durham-based team advises on the full spectrum of contentious probate and trust disputes.
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Advising a Trustee in Bankruptcy in relation to complex, long-running issues involving an unadministered estate, a jointly owned property and multiple related court applications.
Advised a client in relation to a cross‑jurisdictional Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 claim involving service of proceedings, translation requirements and multiple court extension applications.
Acted for a defendant in an Inheritance Act 1975 and trust based property dispute, where the claimant’s costs were significantly reduced.
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Abigail Zuk