Shakespeare Martineau LLP

Shakespeare Martineau LLP

Lawyers

Debra Burton

Debra Burton

Work Department

Contentious Probate

Position

Partner

Career

Debra is a specialist contentious trust and probate solicitor who advises on all areas of contentious trust and probate matters, representing private individuals, trusts and charities.

She  has an excellent reputation advising on all areas of contentious trust and probate including will challenges, 1975 Act claims, rectification claims and professional negligence. She adopts a sensitive yet practical approach to handling such disputes, advocating the use of alternative dispute resolution methods such as mediation.

"Claims concerning estates and trusts can be a very emotive and distressing – I aim to make the process as easy as possible whilst seeking the best possible outcome for my clients. "

Mentions

Private client • East Midlands

Charities and not-for-profit

Private client • East Midlands

Contentious trusts and probate

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