Tees Law’s contentious trust and probate team sits in the firm’s wider dispute resolution and litigation team under the leadership of Darren Perks. Well-versed in mediation proceedings and estate administration matters, Amelia Ayres acts for both claimants and defendants. Former practice head Caroline Metcalf retired in March 2023. Sara Stabler is a key name within the practice.
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Work highlights
- Advised the wife of the deceased for a claim for reasonable financial provision from the deceased’s estate.
- Advised the husband of the deceased on his claim to obtain a declaration that the will of his late wife is valid, and defended the defendant's counterclaim challenging the validity of the deceased’s will on the grounds of undue influence.
- Advised the wife of the deceased on defending a challenge to the validity of the deceased’s will by his children from a previous marriage on the grounds of capacity and want of knowledge and approval.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Darren Perks