Wards Solicitors LLP handles a vast range of disputes relating to inheritance claims under the Inheritance Act 1975, challenges regarding a will’s validity, removal of executors or trustees and negligent advice. Elizabeth Fry leads the team specialising in contentious will, trust and probate disputes in addition to Inheritance Act 1975 disputes. Also leading the team, James Murray specialises in complex trust and property litigation matters. Murray also handles contentious Court of Protection work dealing with claims in the recovery of misappropriated property from protected parties and the pursuit of rogue deputies.
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- ‘Our contact Ian Williamson has been our guide through a difficult family situation. His advice has got us to the result we were seeking.’
- ‘The office dealt with all enquiries with the utmost professionalism.’
- ‘I found the practice very professional. Any questions I had the all staff were very quick in finding out the information and responding to me . They were also very understanding and compassionate. ’
- ‘Ian Williamson is exceptional in his field.’
- ‘Ian Williamson has been so kind and has made the legal process so much easier on my friend who is easily overwhelmed by anything outside his basic daily routine.’
- ‘Elizabeth Fry and Ian Williamson are stand out performers in contentious probate work in the Bristol and South West area, handling highly complex cases including cross border aspects.’
Lawyers
Next generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Elizabeth Fry; James Murray
Other key lawyers
Emma Kerry; Ian Williamson