Geldards LLP acts for charities, personal representatives and individuals in TOLATA, Court of Protection, and Inheritance Act claims. It is also well-versed in validity of will challenges, trust rectification applications and disputes between beneficiaries. Members act in professional negligence claims where necessary. The firm has recently increased its specialism in NHS continuing healthcare claims. Laura Alliss is the head of the practice and acts in estoppel will validity claims. Ella Harmer brings in disputes relating to property assets.
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Work highlights
Acting on behalf of a party without capacity to recover assets dissipated from her bank accounts by her now-deceased son.
Representing an executor/beneficiary of an estate which is the subject of two challenges by different parties, the first being an inheritance act claim by a cohabitee and the second a validity claim brought by a sibling in respect of a £4m estate.
Acting for the son in a dispute with his father, which is particularly interesting as the father says he had legal advice when the lifetime gifts were made, but was still subject to undue influence.
Lawyers
Next generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Laura Alliss
Other key lawyers
Ella Harmer