DMH Stallard LLP

Contentious Probate, Wills, Trusts and Estate Disputes

Partner

Expert in contentious trusts and probate, specialising in advising upon and assisting clients in resolving disputes involving wills, estates and trusts.

Jenny specialises in assisting clients in resolving disputes involving Wills, Estates and Trusts, including claims for financial provision, validity claims, removal of executors and breach of trust claims.

Jenny acts for individuals, charities and professional trustees and executors.

Jenny is known for her sympathetic handling of the most sensitive of cases. She is fiercely supportive of her clients and always willing to go the extra mile to fight their corner and get the best outcome for them.

All disputes are stressful, particularly when they involve family members and arise following the loss of a loved one. She is passionate about helping people through their disputes and trying to achieve the best result through negotiations, but she is prepared to pursue matters vigorously through the Courts when necessary.

Work highlights:

Advising adult children in a claim for financial provision from their mother's estate.

Advising executors in relation to a construction summons Application.

Advising a Charity in relation to the Cy-Près scheme .

Acting on behalf of the estate to recovery monies misappropriated from the deceased prior to her death.

Assisting a Widow in defending an Inheritance Act Claim.

Acting for a beneficiary to recover an unpaid legacy from the executors of his grandmother’s estate.

Advising a Trustee in a trust dispute.