Clerks Details
- Clerk Name: Abi Griffin
- Clerk Telephone: 01202 292102
- Clerk Email: [email protected]
- Clerk Name: Mark Heath
- Clerk Telephone: 0117 928 1520
- Clerk Email: [email protected]
Probate and Estates
Carl’s property practice includes complex contentious probate, trust disputes and estate litigation. He accepts instructions in a wide array of matters , including claims under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975, disputes involving the validity of wills, lack of testementary capacity, undue influence and proprietary estoppel.
Examples of some of the cases Carl has been been involved in as sole Counsel include;
- Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 claims
- Advising executors on domicile, construction and applicable principles under international law in an estate involving assets spread across several jurisdictions with multiple wills.
- Passing over of administrators (conduct endangering trust property)
- Substitution pursuant to s50(1) Administration of Justice Act 1985 (unfitness/conduct harmful to beneficiaries and proper administration of the estate)
- Wrongful dissolution of trust
- Revocation of grant
- Possession proceedings in relation to trust property
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Recommendations "Client was very impressed." Instructing solicitor
"I was impressed with your patience and the calm way you handled the discussions, so thank you." Lay Client
"Thank you very much for your work, help and advice. It has been invaluable." Lay Client
"I just wanted to send you an email to say thank you so much for everything you did for getting my point across. I couldn't have asked for a better barrister you really did brilliantly I am so impressed. So thank you so much from me and my children." Lay client
"Our client commented about how very pleased with the outcome they were and said that Carl Geary did a great job." Instructing solicitor
"This was an interesting but challenging case involving multiple respondents and ultimately some complex arguments involving TUPE and service provision changes. Carl was excellent throughout. It was evident that he had prepared thoroughly and was knowledgeable in relation to the legal intricacies involved. He managed the evidence and witnesses very well giving much confidence to our clients and secured a great result. Great job." Instructing solicitor