Following its merger with Bell & Buxton, Sills & Betteridge LLP is well equipped to handle will disputes, proprietary estoppel cases and financial provision claims. Dax Keeling is noted for his expertise in Inheritance Act claims, will validity disputes and testamentary document issues. The team was further strengthened by the arrival of Adam Jenkins.
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Accolades
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Work highlights
Acting for the sole beneficiary of a step-grandfather's estate, in a claim of proprietary estoppel made by her father that the deceased's estate should pass to him.
Acting for a former trustee of a trust fund for a minor, in defending a claim for alleged breach of trust and misappropriation of funds.
Acting for executors of an estate in successfully opposing a claim in respect of the validity of the appointing will, estate value being in excess of £500,000.00, and latterly in relation to a dispute over administration of the deceased's estate.
Other key lawyers
Dax Keeling; Adam Jenkins