Posted by Helen Childs, Partner
Successful mesothelioma claim where another firm failed
Perseverance and solid knowledge of industries were key in helping this mesothelioma sufferer secure his rightful compensation.
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Previous solicitors’ expensive mistake rectified
She contacted solicitors about a possible personal injury and they arranged for her to be seen by a GP who then compiled a medical report. This report was used to settle the claim for £6,000. The GP who saw Jill …
Responsibility for accident re-evaluated when our client contacted Royds Withy King
Mrs M contacted Royds Withy King for advice because she was unhappy with the service she was receiving from the solicitor appointed to represent her.
Wife’s claim for financial provision
Posted by Amanda Noyce, Partner
Fiona* had been married to her husband, Graham, for 25 years before his death. However, shortly prior to his death, Graham had an affair with Helen and, without Fiona’s knowledge, he changed his Will to leave everything to Helen.
Examination of accounts and asset tracing
Posted by Amanda Noyce, Partner
We acted as executors in relation to the estate of Kevin*, who was one of five brothers.
During this process we found out that a property, which was the main asset of the estate, may have been incorrectly transferred to Kevin during his lifetime.
Defending a claim brought by mother’s carer
Posted by Amanda Noyce, Partner
James* and Kristina were beneficiaries of their late mother’s estate. They were facing a claim from their late mother’s carer, Isobel, that she should be entitled to a share of their mother’s estate too.
Removal of an executor for failing to deal with mother’s estate
Posted by Amanda Noyce, Partner
We acted as executors in relation to the estate of Kevin*, who was one of five brothers.
Assisting a trustee in breach of trust
Posted by Amanda Noyce, Partner
David* was the trustee of a family trust. He had failed to take proper legal advice when he agreed to act as trustee and had paid out money to one of the beneficiaries, Eleanor, when he should not have done.
Claim against accountants for poor tax advice
Posted by Amanda Noyce, Partner
Trevor* (the executor) and the beneficiaries of the late Victoria’s estate had received poor tax advice from firm of accountants in relation to the estate.
Dealing with a tax inefficient trust
Posted by Amanda Noyce, Partner
In this case we helped the trustees to apply for clarification of unclear wording in a trust. The trust was amended so that it could be interpreted to give a more tax efficient outcome for the beneficiaries; helping them to save money.
Suspicions regarding a handwritten Will
Posted by Amanda Noyce, Partner
Andrew* and Brian contacted us after their late brother died leaving only a handwritten Will. Both brothers were concerned that the Will had not been made in the presence of two witnesses and so was not valid. They also wanted our advice on whether the Will was forged.
Concerns regarding a child’s influence on their father
Posted by Amanda Noyce, Partner
You may feel suspicious if you feel your loved one has been influenced to leave their assets to certain people in their Will. This ‘undue influence’ can often be difficult to prove on its own, but your suspicions can be used with other relevant evidence to challenge a Will.