Recent probate cases
Tucker v. Howe [2026] EWHC 208 (SCCO)
Where beneficiaries initiated and pursued assessment of a professional executors costs under s.71(3) Solicitors Act 1974, billed at £147,436.33, and…
Grijns v. Grijns [2025] EWHC 2853 (Ch)
In a proprietary estoppel case where the successful party was ‘said to have been unreasonable in their approach to mediation’,…
Fernandez v. Fernandez [2025] EWHC 2373 (Ch)
When deciding to remove an executor under s.50 AJA 1985 the test is not whether ‘continuation in office would impede…
Applying for and accepting the legal right to deal with a deceased’s money, property or possessions (‘Probate’ or ‘Letters of Administration’) can be a complex process and the legal duties of the Executor or Administrator onerous.
Getting it wrong could result in a financial claim against them personally, or even criminal prosecution.
If you need advice about administration of an estate, or representation in Court or at a Mediation, please contact one of the Clerks to Charles Cooper for an initial, informal chat.
Areas of Law
Administration of estates
Entitlement to a Grant
Capacity disputes
Caveats
Validity of Wills
Undue influence
Fraud and forgery of Wills
Donatio mortis causa
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Renouncing/clearing off PRs
Construction/interpretation
Inheritance Act 1975 claims
Proprietary/promissory estoppel
Removal of executors or trustees
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