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Leaving a legacy to charity: avoiding a will construction claim
Katherine Pymont
Seeking expert legal advice at an early stage to help resolve matters can therefore be crucial and can potentially avoid litigation and costly court proceedings.
Our specialist Wills, Trusts and Inheritance Disputes lawyers have extensive experience in dealing with disputes of this nature and are ranked in both Chambers & Partners and The Legal 500 as experts in this field.
We act for trustees, executors, personal representatives, protectors, beneficiaries, charities and for individuals in a wide range of disputes involving estates, trusts and land.
The work we undertake includes:
We often advise on complex and cross-jurisdictional issues, and regularly work alongside other intermediaries based offshore. We have specialist expertise in fraud cases involving trusts and estates, and we work with our top ranked criminal team on cases which involve criminal allegations. We also work closely alongside our leading family team in divorce cases involving trust property.
We are regularly instructed in relation to contentious matters arising in the Court of Protection and are experienced in advising charities in relation to their potential fraud exposure as well as defending charitable legacies and other such related disputes. We also act often in disputes arising in relation to family farms and landed estates.
The circumstances of each case are unique, which necessitates a tailored response to the individual needs of our clients. We employ a wide range of methods to help promote early settlement where it is possible. However, if a resolution cannot be found, we engage in and manage litigation as pro-actively, efficiently and cost effectively as possible to ensure success for our client at trial.
We always give clear advice to our clients about costs and the various options for funding a dispute involving trusts and estates.
For more information, look at our frequently asked questions on wills, trusts and inheritance disputes, and read our Need to Know guides for Trustees and our case studies .
their client service is exceptional"
Chambers and Partners High Net Worth Guide 2019
they have strength in depth” and “they’re extremely professional and very experienced”
Chambers and Partners High Net Worth Guide 2019
They are a good cohesive unit, they go the extra mile"
Chambers and Partners High Net Worth Guide 2019
they’re very prevalent in the market” and “they’re very good in this world, and have a growing reputation”
Chambers and Partners High Net Worth Guide 2019
They do serious, high-value and complex work. These are noteworthy cases which make a splash in our industry"
Chambers and Partners High Net Worth Guide, 2018
the most valuable thing he did was to be able to see the big picture. He made sure the client got what he wanted to achieve. He has great commercial awareness."
Chambers and Partners UK, High Net Worth Guide, 2017
They are very good at getting on top of things quickly and efficiently to achieve an advantageous settlement."
Chambers and Partners UK, High Net Worth Guide, 2017
Kingsley Napley LLP’s efficient and pragmatic team - is well equipped to handle complex multi-jurisdictional work"
The Legal 500, 2016
Head of team Ryan Mowat ‘throws his heart and soul into his clients’ cases and knows when to fight and when to settle’"
The Legal 500, 2016
Also recommended are the ‘exceedingly bright’ Katherine Pymont, ‘very reliable and capable’ Kate Salter, and associate Laura Phillips, who ‘really knows her stuff’
The Legal 500, 2016
Sources describe Ryan Mowat as "extremely thorough and responsive" and appreciate that he "rolls his sleeves up and gets stuck in."
Chambers and Partners UK Guide, 2016
Mowat gives robust advice and is not afraid of the fight. He is responsible for coming in and really growing this area at the firm."
The Legal 500, 2014
Clients of Kingsley Napley LLP can draw on the expertise of the flawless Ryan Mowat."
The Legal 500, 2014
The team at Kingsley Napley is well regarded in the contentious trusts and estates market. The lawyers are successful because they are intelligent and tenacious. They do not gild the lily, but instead they retain their focus on their client’s commercial objectives and achieve them through hard work. They litigate as it should be done"
The Legal 500 UK, 2021
From my initial enquiry through to the conclusion of my dispute Kingsley Napley was professional, approachable and understanding."
The Legal 500 UK, 2021
Combines technical knowledge and analysis with commercial nous"
The Legal 500 UK, 2021
They've been great - sensible about fees, innovative in their approach, and tough where needed. You always felt they were in your corner,"
Chambers and Partners High Net Worth Guide, 2020
They are just really high-quality strategists and are very experienced litigators in the private client field."
Chambers and Partners High Net Worth Guide, 2020
I completely trust the company and the individuals who we dealt with. It is also an organisation who you would prefer to have acting for you than against as their team knowledge throughout the firm and cooperation is outstanding "
Legal 500 UK, 2020
They proved to be incredibly good value for money and were always clearly aware of minimising costs compared to other firms of solicitors who have not been so well focused on costs"
Legal 500 UK, 2020
A team of strong and capable lawyers with clear focus on achieving the best outcome for the client. "
Legal 500 UK, 2020
They are particularly tenacious and focused on identifying and delivering the client's needs and true goals"
Legal 500 UK, 2020
This team is a class act."
Legal 500 UK, 2020
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Katherine Pymont
Kate Salter
Laura Phillips
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