William Coon

Practice Areas

William is an Associate in Michelmores’ Disputed Wills & Estates team. He works closely with individuals, families, and charities in all aspects of contentious probate and disputed estates.

Claims under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975

Will validity disputes

Proprietary estoppel

Professional negligence

Work Highlights

Advising multiple national charities in relation to claims under Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975

Negotiating a complex settlement in a claim by a surviving spouse under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975

Leading on the settlement of a professional negligence claim in connection with the defective drafting a Will

Assisting several national charities to obtain payment of their legacies from an estate

Advising on a proprietary estoppel dispute in the context of a large farming enterprise

Supporting counsel at trial in a construction and rectification claim.