At Seven Chambers, our Private Client team has deep experience in both contentious and non-contentious matters, including trusts, probate, social welfare, benefits, community care, and Court of Protection work.
We prioritise cost-effective, practical solutions and have extensive experience in alternative dispute resolution.
Probate and Inheritance Tax
We handle:
- Contentious probate and Inheritance Act claims
- Disputes over testamentary capacity, forgery, rectification, undue influence
- Estate administration issues, including insolvent estates
Court of Protection
We regularly appear in cases concerning the welfare and property of adults lacking capacity under the Mental Capacity Act 2005. Our experience includes:
- Capacity determinations
- Deprivation of liberty
- Residence and care disputes
- Interplay between the Mental Capacity Act and the Mental Health Act 1983
TOLATA
We advise on disputes related to:
- Constructive and resulting trusts
- Co-ownership of land
- Proprietary estoppel
We appear across all court levels, delivering tactical, commercial, and expert legal guidance.