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Wills, trusts and probate solicitors

Every family is different. Therefore our wills, trusts and probate legal services are shaped around your specific, individual needs.

Our wills and trusts solicitors are experienced in helping families in a variety of circumstances. We get to know you, understand your precise wishes, ensure your family is protected and your wealth is passed on in the most secure, tax-efficient way.

How we can help

Our wills, trusts and probate legal services are based on wide-ranging experience and a comprehensive knowledge of tax laws. We have a first class reputation in this area, and are known across the country for the work we do. Our team comprises experts in estate planning, creating and managing trusts, probate, estate administration, accounting and taxation.

Many of our clients have complex personal and business needs, so we provide project management support, co-ordinating all aspects of their succession and tax planning with multiple professional advisers across several jurisdictions, leaving the client with one clear point of contact throughout. We also have a team that specialises in cross-border tax and succession planning for international clients.

Whatever your position we will ensure your exposure to tax is minimised and your wealth maximised.

Our specialist team can advise on:

Specialist dispute resolution

Legal disagreements relating to wills, estates, inheritance and probate can arise and are often complex. With the largest team of specialist dispute lawyers, we can ensure your interests are protected and advise on a range of disputes, including:

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Our wills, trusts and probate experience

Our client successes

  • Case study
  • Defending a high profile Inheritance Act claim against a £7m estate.

    3 min

    Anthony Shearer left a £7m estate to his surviving spouse. His two daughters, dissatisfied with the will, initiated a claim for financial provision, with help from Cripps, our legal team defended the estate.

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  • Will dispute

    3 min

    Challenging a Will that disinherits the family.

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  • Case study
  • Will construction dispute

    1 min

    Acting for a minor in respect of a Will with ambiguous terms.

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  • Case study
  • Inheritance disputes: A high bar for adult children

    3 min

    In Miles and another v Shearer (2021) EWHC 1000 (Ch) we represented the Defendant, Mrs Shearer, in a high value claim.

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