Contentious Trust & Probate

Family Law

Lyn Ayrton - Partner

Frances Bailey - Solicitor

Hannah Spink - Legal Support Assistant

Litigation

Karen Eckstein - Partner

Richard FitzGerald - Solicitor

Gareth Booth - Solicitor

Our offices are at:
Fountain House, 4 South Parade,
Leeds, LS1 5QX.
DX 26431 Leeds Park Square

Whilst sharing some similarities to civil litigation, contentious trust and probate disputes form a specialised area of practice which requires experienced and expert knowledge.

We offer a comprehensive, specialist legal service to provide clients with expert advice on all aspects of contentious private client disputes.

Headed by specialist family lawyer Lyn Ayrton and Karen Eckstein, who is a member of The Association of Contentious Trust And Probate Solicitors, our team is uniquely able to work accross both practice areas to advise on the entire range of trust and probate issues including:

Claims under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 (Inheritance Act claims);
Claims that a will has been improperly executed;
The substitution and removal of personal representatives;
Trust disputes, including claims against trustees;
Breach of trust;
Undue influence/duress;
Capacity;
Tax related private client disputes including HMRC disputes.

Communication is a key skill for lawyers working on contentious private client matters. Our clients comment that one of our most valuable qualities is the ease with which they can build a rapport with and relate to our lawyers. We have effective working relationships with our clients based on good communications at all levels which enables us to give our clients accurate and pragmatic advice and guidance.

Our unique combination of skills makes us the obvious first choice advisor to assist in contentious private client matters.