Wilson Nesbitt‘s ’laser focused’ private wealth team offers a variety of services, including administration of estates, advising on inheritance tax and capital gains tax, and setting up charitable legacies. Based in Bangor, Gilbert Nesbitt leads the team with a ‘flexible mindset’. Nesbitt is particularly strong in wealth disputes and mediations regarding estates and involving complex family relationships. In Belfast, the ’outstanding’ Daniel McCracken specialises in contentious matters, such as will validity disputes, financial provision claims, and propriety estoppel cases.

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  • 'I have been instructed by this firm. I have been entirely satisfied with everything. Where the other side in a contested probate case has put up difficulties, Wilson Nesbitt have been prompt and successful in getting the court to intervene.'
  • 'Wilson Nesbitt are laser focused on getting a positive outcome for their clients and will develop and amend strategies to achieve the client's desired outcomes.'
  • 'Gilbert Nesbitt is a hugely committed practitioner with a flexible mindset that enables him to strategise well for clients.'
  • 'Daniel McCracken has been outstanding in his handling of the case. I should be happy to recommend him to anyone for a contentious probate matter.'
  • 'Daniel McCracken has excellent technical skills and attention to detail.'

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Gilbert Nesbitt

Other key lawyers

Daniel McCracken, Ciara Brolly