The devolution of a person's estate, following their death, can be complicated by various factors. Sometimes complications may arise due to changes in circumstances, for example: domicile; pre-death gifting; health and capacity; or family disagreements. In other cases, there may be difficulties in determining the validity and meaning of testamentary writings or in the administration of an executry estate.
A number of our members practice in the field of Wills and Succession. They balance expertise with an appreciation of the sensitivities of this specialist area and commercial acumen. A number of our members are members of STEP.
Areas of expertise include:
- The scope of trustees' powers and duties
- Rectification of wills
- Drafting trust documents
- Testamentary capacity and third party influence
- Administration of estates, including cross-border issues
- Legal rights claims
- Conflicts of law issues
- Charitable trusts
- Professional negligence
Members of Terra Firma Chambers with Wills and Succession experience:
