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Claims against executors and administrators lawyers

As a leading executor disputes law firm, we are highly experienced in handling claims against estate administrators and trustees. Our team of executor dispute lawyers can identify whether someone has taken advantage of their possessions and advise on available remedies. We also regularly act for fiduciaries themselves.

Executors and fiduciaries may be subject to a range of legal proceedings. This can happen if a beneficiary of an estate believes that they have failed to execute their duties correctly. A beneficiary or third party such as a creditor might also sue administrators seeking to be paid from assets of the estate.

Whatever the nature of the dispute, we can help. Our executor dispute solicitors' clients include successful individuals and families, executors, trustees, and charities in the UK, the US, and throughout the offshore jurisdictions.

Although we can bring considerable firepower to bear in court, we always take a commercial view and look to resolve disputes through alternative routes.Too frequently, our team sees fiduciaries take advantage of their position, which, if not caught early, can result in substantial damages that are difficult to recover. Establishing a strategy early on is key and we will review fiduciaries' actions and accountings to save substantial money, resolve executor disputes, and ensure the wishes of your loved ones are carried out.

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Paul Hewitt

Paul Hewitt

Partner | London

Paul Hewitt

Partner | London

Trust, estate and inheritance disputes

Stephen Richards

Stephen Richards

Partner | London

Stephen Richards

Partner | London

Trust, estate and inheritance disputes

Sherlin Tung

Sherlin Tung

Registered Foreign Lawyer (New York) - Withers Hong Kong, Partner - Withersworldwide | Hong Kong

Sherlin Tung

Registered Foreign Lawyer (New York) - Withers Hong Kong, Partner - Withersworldwide | Hong Kong

Litigation and arbitration

Jeremiah (Jeremy) J. Moffit

Jeremiah (Jeremy) J. Moffit

Consultant | San Diego

Jeremiah (Jeremy) J. Moffit

Consultant | San Diego

Trust, estate and inheritance disputes

Chris Williams

Chris Williams

Knowledge Lawyer | London

Chris Williams

Knowledge Lawyer | London

Trust and succession disputes

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