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Disputes over Estates and Inheritance

Disputes involving Wills and Estates are collectively known as Contested Probate disputes.  Sadly, such disputes are becoming more and more common because family relationships are  more complicated and widespread ownership of property means that Estates are worth more.  At Stephens Scown LLP we understand that these disputes can be extremely upsetting often involving close family and friends and so where possible we encourage parties to negotiate an amicable outcome. 

An individual may want to challenge the validity of a Will, or the provision it makes.  They may feel the Will maker lacked the necessary capacity to understand their actions or that they may have been persuaded to change their Will against their true wishes.  No matter what the problem, Stephens Scown LLP expert team can help.

Phil

Phil Gregory

Partner

0845 450 5558

Phillip is a partner in the litigation and dispute resolution team and has been with Stephens Scown since 1989. Phillip specialises in private client litigation, with particular expertise in contentious probate, property disputes between co-habitees and other claims arising out of joint ownership of property.

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Mark

Mark Stubbs

Partner

0845 450 5558

Mark qualified in 1978 having trained with the firm and came to Truro in 1982 to open the Truro office. He covered a wide range of work as the office expanded, specialising in civil litigation for the past 15 years, with a particular liking for contractual disputes, property litigation and professional negligence.

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Philip

Philip Snell

Partner

0845 450 5558

Philip is a partner and works in the Litigation and Dispute Resolution Team in St Austell.

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Davina

Davina Haydon

Associate

0845 450 5558

Davina is Team Leader of the Dispute Resolution Team in St Austell. She was born and brought up in Cornwall but studied law at the University of London and qualified with the City firm, Reynolds Porter Chamberlain.

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Catherine

Catherine Brealey

Solicitor

0845 450 5558

Catherine grew up in Cornwall and studied Law and Spanish at Exeter University, before returning to Cornwall upon graduation with a First Class Honours degree.

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Charisse

Charisse Crawford

Solicitor

0845 450 5558

Charisse trained with the firm and qualified in September 2009. She is a Solicitor in the litigation and dispute resolution team.

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James

James Burrows

Associate

0845 450 5558

James studied science before converting to Law. Originally from Bristol, he trained in our Exeter office before moving to our Truro office on qualification in April 2007.

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This "cohesive and on-the-ball" team continues to impress with its work in the region. The disputes practice enjoys a well-deserved reputation for its extensive construction and property expertise in addition to its general commercial and corporate know-how.

Client Service "The level of service is excellent. They are very good on client care."

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