England - South West • Private client
Coodes Solicitors
Coodes Solicitors handles a range of matters concerning complex trust and estate claims, proprietary estoppel, will rectification claims and will validity challenges. The team also handle contentious Court of Protection applications and disputed lifetime gifts. Practice head Melanie Grose - 'effective, knowledgeable, and personable' - has particular expertise in running and overseeing all disputes involving contentious trusts and probate issues.
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Testimonials
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‘This team is knowledgeable, reassuring and friendly; and given the emotive nature of the work, this makes all the difference in dealing with our extremely complex and stressful case.’
‘Very efficient and extremely knowledgeable in their sector. They are always extremely patient and willing to explain everything so that it is clear and understandable. They work tirelessly in order to achieve the very best outcome for their clients. I can not rate them highly enough for the help they have given me.’
‘I worked with Hayley Gaffney, who has exceptional knowledge within her sector. Provided exceptional advice immediately and helped me achieve the very best outcome possible. Without doubt one of the best solicitors within her sector.’
‘I have had the benefit of Colin Hunter and Hayley Gaffney advising me during the sorting out of both my mother and father's wills/estates. Both have gone beyond to help and support me through the various problems I have had to contend with, while at the same time being most professional.'
‘The premier contentious probate outfit in the South West and a match for any other team across the country.’
‘Melanie Grose is effective, knowledgeable, and personable: the complete package.'
Key clients
- Patrick Neil Fennessy
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Melanie Grose