Kerry is an experienced litigator, having worked on a full range of issues relating to complex disputed trusts and estates, including Will validity disputes, the contested removal of personal representatives and trustees, proprietary estoppel claims and applications under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975.
Kerry has worked on a number of contentious Court of Protection matters, including an application for a statutory Will and representing a proposed independent deputy in a dispute regarding the validity of a Lasting Power of Attorney.
Kerry also has a particular focus on professional negligence claims which relate to advice in connection with Wills and tax and estate planning.
Experience
Examples of experience include:
- Advising national and local charities in relation to Will validity disputes brought on the basis of lack of testamentary capacity and in connection with claims brought under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975
- Securing the appointment of an independent deputy following a final hearing in the Court of Protection regarding the validity of a Lasting Power of Attorney
- Acting for a Jersey-based fiduciary services company in its capacity as trustee of a significant family settlement in connection with the recovery of substantial loans
- Acting on behalf of a solicitor firm (and their insurer) in the defence of claims made in connection with the alleged actions of a former employee when acting as deputy
- Advising lay beneficiaries and executors in a range of contested probate cases.
