Paul Ashwell

Probate & Trusts

Selected Cases

• Claim by estranged adult child where there was a letter explaining exclusion from will in light of Ilott v Mitson [2017] UKSC.
• Hives v Machin [2017] EWHC 1414 [Ch]: represented defendant in claim under s. 33 Wills Act 1837.
• Claims in estoppel and under Inheritance Act to house. Effect of possible fraud.
• Action to remove sibling executor and force sale of home.
• Successful mediation on behalf of sister in dispute with her brother over trusts of land involving a number of properties, and contested administration of parent’s estate.
• Won claim by cohabitant over disputed £100,000 promissory note given to her to encourage her to leave home.