Probate & Trusts Law

Bereavement is difficult enough without the added strain of a family dispute. We’re here to protect you.

Our specialist probate barristers provide clear, strategic advice in will and inheritance disputes - from early negotiation through to trial. We act in complex and high-value cases, with sharp insight into how judges approach contested estates and a relentless focus on securing the best outcome for you.

By instructing a barrister through Direct Barrister Network, you get direct access to expert advice and representation without unnecessary cost or delay.

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Our specialist team of probate barristers regularly advise on and handle matters including:

  • Contested wills and inheritance disputes

  • Claims under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975

  • Challenges to the validity of wills (undue influence, lack of capacity, lack of knowledge and approval)

  • Executor and trustee disputes

  • Removal or substitution of executors

  • Probate and estate administration advice

  • Disputes involving intestacy

  • Interpretation of wills and trusts

  • Estate disputes involving family members or beneficiaries

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By instructing a barrister through Direct Barrister Network, you get direct access to expert advice and representation without unnecessary cost or delay. 

We offer transparent pricing and fixed-fee options wherever possible.

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Contact us today to discuss your probate or inheritance matter in confidence and find out how our Direct Access barristers can support you.

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Probate Law FAQs

  • Probate is the legal process of dealing with a person’s estate after they die. It involves confirming the validity of a will (if there is one), identifying assets, paying debts, and distributing the estate to beneficiaries.

  • Yes. A will can be challenged on several grounds, including lack of mental capacity, undue influence, fraud, or failure to comply with legal formalities.

    Our barristers can advise on the strength of a potential claim or defence.

  • If someone dies without a will, their estate is distributed under the rules of intestacy.

    These rules may not reflect the deceased’s wishes. Our barristers can advise on entitlement and resolve disputes that arise.

  • Yes. If an executor is acting improperly, causing delays, or failing to act in the best interests of the estate, the court may remove or replace them.

    We regularly advise on executor disputes.

  • All our barristers are fully qualified, regulated by the Bar Standards Board, and specialise in probate and inheritance law.

    Many have extensive experience in the County Court and High Court across England and Wales.