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’,…
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…
Rogers v. Wills [2025] EWHC 1367 (Ch)
An estate is liable for the value of care provided by a daughter either under contract or on the basis…
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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