Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie LLP‘s team has a growing contentious trusts and probate offering, which is well-versed in advising clients on issues of incapacity, legal rights claims, estates involving complex family business and partnership interests, and trusts holding diverse assets from residential property to IP. Sarah-Jane Macdonald leads the team alongside Roddy Harrison, whose broad practice encompasses contentious estates with a family business connection. Rod MacLean is a key contact for matters in the Highlands.
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Testimonials
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‘I have worked with Sarah-Jane Macdonald in contentious executry disputes. Sarah-Jane is a recognised specialist in the field of contentious trusts and estates.’
‘The team is very knowledgeable and real experts in their field.’
'WJM have a real depth and breadth of knowledge and skills when giving advice.'
'Sarah-Jane Macdonald is exceptionally strong at the non-legal side of her work, as much as the legal, and that is vital in resolving complex disputes.'
Work highlights
Defended the executor in a Court of Session Proof following allegations of a fraudulent will signing.
Represented the executor to obtain a judgment that has changed the law in relation to confirmation where there is a foreign domicile.
Represented the Petitioners in a Court of Session action for the removal of an incapax trustee and the appointment of new trustees where the power to appoint was vested in the incapax party as settlor, complicated by the fact medical professionals were unwilling to provide a diagnosis due to ongoing tests.
Practice head
Roddy Harrison; Sarah-Jane Macdonald
Other key lawyers
Rod MacLean; Annie Pearson; Nicola McGorm