Contentious trusts and probate

Freeths LLP

The ‘dynamic' team at Freeths LLP consists of a 'splendid cast of superb lawyers’, who demonstrate broad knowledge spanning will validity, family trust disputes, and claims under the Inheritance Act 1975, in addition to matters involving the removal of executors and proprietary estoppel claims. The ’outstanding’ Sarah Foster leads the team from Oxford, and is noted for handling multi-part and cross-jurisdictional estate and trust disputes. Sally Goodger is lauded for advising executors, independent administrators, and trustees, utilising her experience in mediation proceedings. Foster and Goodger are well supported by Charlotte Flynn , who joined the team in July 2023 from Blaser Mills Law, contributing her knowledge of financial abuse, undue influence, and administration disputes.

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Testimonials

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‘Sally Goodger was always available to explain progress and correctly predicted outcomes at various stages in a long-standing case with many involved parties.'
‘Freeth’s took a matter forward that previous solicitors had failed to grasp. Their reassurance was essential in maintaining my hope.'
‘Sally Goodger: Efficient concise advice, excellent knowledge and understanding of relevant law’
‘An overall superb team, led by the outstanding Sarah Foster, who is assisted by the very able Sally Goodger. ’
‘Freeths is an extremely strong presence in the market: it is large enough to have all the expertise and resources which a dispute of this nature might have, whilst still retaining a very personal and tailored approach to each dispute. The fact that the team is so frequently brought in to fix a situation which has gone wrong is an endorsement of their skill and consistent good judgment.'
‘Sarah Foster is a delight to work with. She gives clear and sound advice in a straightforward and unfussy way. She is vastly experienced and leads a very strong team. Sally Goodger is extremely dedicated and hard-working, as well as being a cool head in a crisis.’
‘A dynamic team with a splendid cast of superb lawyers.’