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Richard Smaller

Solicitor Richard specialises in disputes that arise when a person dies. I deal with a wide range of cases and each one is different to the next . People seeking to challenge the validity of wills on grounds of undue influence, lack of testamentary capacity or issues with formalities, and have experience in defending such claims too. Richard has also worked on bringing and defending claims under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 when someone’s unhappy with the inheritance that they’ve received under a will or the intestacy rules. · Irwin Mitchell

EnglandWills, Trusts & Estates Disputes, Contentious Trusts & Probate

About

Solicitor at Irwin Mitchell in England who specialises in disputes arising on death, including will validity challenges and contentious estate administration. He acts for and defends clients in Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 claims and handles Court of Protection and Lasting Power of Attorney deputyship disputes.

Practice areas

Wills, Trusts & Estates DisputesContentious Trusts & ProbateEstate AdministrationCourt of ProtectionPrivate Client

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Expertise

Will validity challenges (undue influence, lack of testamentary capacity, formalities)Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 claimsExecutor disputes (allegations of financial misconduct, delays, removal and appointment of executors)Court of Protection deputyship challenges and Lasting Power of Attorney disputes