Wills & Trusts Disputes
Pragmatic, expert guidance
The members of our specialist team are widely recognised as leaders in this field, offering strength in depth and a truly bespoke approach for clients facing difficulties of any kind concerning an estate or a trust, whether in this country or offshore.
A seamless service
Our best work is confidential, as we resolve the vast majority of our cases without the expense or risk of a court hearing.
In cases where this has not been possible, we have a proven track record and are at the cutting edge of the developing law. Examples of cases we have handled include:
| Ilott v Blue Cross & Ors | The Supreme Court's first ever ruling on claims under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975, where we acted for the successful appellant charities. |
| King v Dubrey | The leading case on gifts made in contemplation of death (donations mortis causa) where we acted for the successful appellants. |
| Rubin v Eurofinance | The Supreme Court's leading decision on the common law rules regarding enforcement of foreign bankruptcy orders. We acted for the successful intervener. |
| RNLI v Headley | Provides clear guidance on the requirement for trustees to provide accounts to beneficiaries, where we acted for the successful applicants. |
| Kell v Jones | Provides clear guidance on when a solicitor's mistake in drafting a will can be fixed by rectification, and when the solicitor must pay damages to remedy the problem. We acted for the successful defendants. |
Working for individuals, professionals and charities, we liaise closely with our colleagues in our Tax & Trusts, Landed & Historic Estates and Probate teams to provide a complete and seamless service.
“This is a team which competes with the top central London firms.”
Legal 500, 2023
“The teams at Wilsons are extremely well coordinated. They each have complementary skills, that combine effectively to ensure that their guidance and advice is accurate, timely and based on a wide knowledge base.”
Legal 500, 2023
“All individuals, without exception, are highly skilled and knowledgeable in their areas of expertise”
Legal 500, 2023
