Probate

Recent probate cases

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’,…

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

Destruction or revocation of Wills

Renouncing/clearing off PRs

Construction/interpretation

Inheritance Act 1975 claims

Proprietary/promissory estoppel

Removal of executors or trustees

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