Executor fighting application for removal
Assisting executor client in successfully fighting off the application brought by the daughter of the deceased – one of the two main beneficiaries of the estate – seeking his removal...
DNA testing to establish proof of parentage
Assisting client in bringing claim to entitlement as a beneficiary of the estate of her biological father. The client was the secret lovechild of the deceased a married man who...
Will validity threatening to delay distribution of the estate
We acted on behalf of the executors of the deceased’s estate. The deceased made two Wills in the two years prior to his death. The last Will being made shortly...
Total defence to Inheritance Act claim
A successful defence to the Inheritance Act 1975 claim was achieve on behalf of this client TM. Our client was the main beneficiary of the disputed estate of her late...
Inheritance dispute following death abroad, and incomplete disclosure on divorce
We have advised this client in an inheritance dispute claim on the estate of his late father. The matter includes cross border aspects with assets in the UK, Morocco and...
Cross border independent administrator. Limited grant to preserve estate assets
We are assisting in a cross border matter involving the estate of the client’s late mother, the substitution of executor and the appointment of an independent administrator on a limited...
Property trust dispute
We advised a client who faced the ongoing challenges of living with bipolar mental health issues. The client benefits from a right to reside in a property held on trust...
Claim by infant child of the deceased
We represented the main beneficiary in a claim against her under the Inheritance (Provision for Family & Dependants) Act 1975. The claim related to the estate of her late partner...
Executor removal dispute
We advise an executor involved in High Court proceedings regarding his position as executor. The case includes an inquiry into what has become of the income relating to eight rental...
Character attack as part of Inheritance Act claim
We represented the main beneficiary (also the personal representative) in a claim against her under the Inheritance (Provision for Family & Dependants) Act 1975. The claim related to the estate...
Debtor died and executor didn’t pay
Problem Our client, a not for profit organisation providing care and accommodation services for the elderly was owed over £30k including interest by Ethel. When Ethel died her son Nigel...
Defendants to inheritance Act claim with limitation aspects
We represented five (out of a total of six) residuary beneficiaries in responding to an Inheritance Act claim made by the adopted daughter of the deceased. Unusually this matter also...
Multi party inheritance dispute
We represented an 8 year old boy via his litigation friend in a complicated multi party mediation concerning the estate of his late father. Multiple claims were made under the...
Spring clean your life
With Spring nearly here, many of us will be thinking about clearing out, cleaning up and generally getting our life in order. Now is a great time to think about...
The New Disclosure Pilot scheme and application to the Insolvency and Companies Court
The Chief Insolvency and Companies Court Judge recently issued guidance to confirm that the provisions of the Disclosure Pilot apply to the Insolvency and Companies List. That is except for...
Collaboration between law firm, litigation funder and insurance brokerage creates access to justice enhancing product for owners of intellectual property
Debenhams Ottaway Solicitors in association with Sparkle Capital Ltd, Sybaris Legal & IP and Acasta Europe Limited have today launched a product to fund claims brought in the Intellectual Property...
Can we speak off the record?
It is that time of year when many businesses are approaching their financial year end. Managers and HR teams will be looking forward to next year’s budget. With people costs...
Claims made by Insolvency Practitioners
What actions can insolvency practitioners take against individuals following formal insolvency? There are several actions that can be made by Insolvency Practitioners against individuals following formal insolvency: Misfeasance A liquidator...
Corporate Insolvency & Restructuring
We work with the full range of stakeholders involved in the insolvency process before, during and after formal insolvency. Where appropriate we try to avoid a formal insolvency process through...
Individuals made bankrupt
Once an individual is made bankrupt the majority of their assets vest in their trustee and they are subject to restrictions until they are discharged from bankruptcy. The below represents...