George Green LLP has an agile team, which has considerable experience of dealing with a wide range of disputes. It frequently acts on claims under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975, as well as actions to remove or substitute executors or trustees. The group is also adept at handling professional negligence claims arising out of the drafting of wills or the construction of trusts. Practice head Liam Owen is recommended. Associate Susan Ford also plays a pivotal role in the practice.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘Liam Owen is relatively new to disputed probate being more a commercial litigator but he has proved himself to be able to do well in this tricky area of practice. He is very confident and self assured but not at the expense of the opposing party.'
- 'Susan Ford is delightful. A calm and confident personality that will reassure the most nervous client and smooth the path forwards.’
Key clients
- Daughter of the Deceased
- Stepdaughter of Deceased
Work highlights
- Resolved an Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 claim against the estate of the client’s stepmother and resolved matters with a deed of variation within the two-year time limit to ensure there were not negative tax implications.
- Acting via an attorney on an Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 claim and/or a resulting trust claim worth more than £700,000.