Charities: Legacy Disputes | UK

Ashfords is a highly regarded firm with a national reputation for its adept handling of complex legacy disputes. Its lawyers represent charities as residuary beneficiaries in challenges over testamentary capacity and professional negligence in relation to significant estates. The firm's solicitors are adept at handling contentious probate matters concerning claims for reasonable financial provision.

Foot Anstey has a noteworthy team that provides assistance on legacy matters to national charities from its base in Exeter. The firm regularly takes on significant and complex contentious probate matters alongside providing operational advice to in-house legal teams. The team utilises a broader understanding of tax, property and negligence issues to provide clients with a fully comprehensive service.

Wilsons has a noteworthy practice with a significant legacy disputes offering for charity beneficiaries. The firm regularly assists with contentious matters concerning the variation of wills, particularly those involving allegations of breach of duty and fraud. It provides counsel on all types of regulatory and constitutional matters, including governance, compliance and trustee duties.

Withers advises on a range of leading charities and provides expert counsel to healthcare, education, arts and sports clients. The firm advises on a broad spectrum of issues faced by charities, ranging from constitutional reviews to legacy disputes. The team is also recommended for advice on complex UK-US charitable structures and their tax requirements. It has a strong reputation for providing guidance on charity matters to philanthropic families and individuals.