If you’re facing a dispute involving estates or vulnerable persons, our team can provide expert legal support with compassion and integrity, ensuring your loved one’s rights and best interests are protected.
Estates and Vulnerable Persons
Experienced estates and vulnerable persons solicitors
FAQs
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How is it determined if a person lacks mental capacity?
A legal test under the Mental Capacity Act 2005 assesses a person's capacity. This involves evaluating whether a person can understand, retain and weigh information to make a specific decision.
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What is the Court of Protection?
The Court of Protection makes decisions for individuals who lack the mental capacity to do so themselves. We can assist you in starting this process.
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What are the grounds for contesting a will?
A will can be contested on grounds including:
- Lack of testamentary capacity
- Undue influence
- Fraud or forgery
If you believe you have grounds to contest a will, start the conversation with our expert team today.
Team
Key contacts
Hal Branch
Managing Partner and Head of Dispute Resolution
Hal Branch
Managing Partner and Head of Dispute Resolution
Hal is the managing partner and head of dispute resolution. He has a wide range of expertise gained from over 30 years of experience in numerous areas of practice, including commercial and general litigation, inheritance disputes, employment, family law and immigration.
Aida Vyšniauskaite
Senior Associate - Dispute Resolution, Family Law and Private Client
Aida Vyšniauskaite
Senior Associate - Dispute Resolution, Family Law and Private Client
Aida graduated with a Masters degree at the Faculty of Law in Vytautas Magnus University, Kaunas, Lithuania and undertook her Law Society Graduate Diploma in law followed by the Law Society Legal Practice Course at the College of Law, Bloomsbury, qualifying as a solicitor in October 2012.
Sophie Francis
MCILEX Advanced Paralegal
Sophie Francis
MCILEX Advanced Paralegal
Sophie is a paralegal providing legal and administrative support to the Dispute Resolution and Family Law team. She has recently qualified as an MCILEx Advanced Paralegal, and is now set to begin the CILEX Lawyer course.
Sophie won Best Newcomer/Young Practitioner at the CILEX National Paralegal Awards 2025.
Emily Iveson
Associate - Employment and Disputes
Emily Iveson
Associate - Employment and Disputes
Emily Iveson joined the firm in October 2023, starting her training contract in May 2024, working in the litigation, family and employment departments. Emily has now completed her training and qualified as a solicitor, working across the employment and disputes teams.
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