Katie is a highly experienced solicitor specialising in Contentious Trusts and Probate matters.

The types of cases Katie deals with include, but are not limited to, applications under the Inheritance (Provisions for Family and Dependents) Act 1975, challenging the validity and structure of wills and trusts, claims for breach of trust and disputes arising between executors/trustees, beneficiaries and third parties. These types of disputes give rise to professional negligence claims as well as claims under the Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act (ToLaTA) which Katie also has wide experience in. Katie undertakes Court of Protection work, such as obtaining Lasting Power of Attorneys and issues arising from the same, Statutory Will applications and making and contesting Deputyship applications.

Many of Katie’s cases involve international elements and cross-border issues. Katie has experience in dealing with various jurisdictions including Scotland, France, Spain and India.

Katie is a member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) and currently a STEP Technician. Katie has also completed and passed the Education Course for the Association of Contentious Trust and Probate Specialists (ACTAPS) and intends to apply to become a full member shortly. Katie is also a member of Solicitors for the Elderly (SFE) and ConTra which is a Contentious Trusts Association for lawyers.

Personal Interests

In her spare time Katie enjoys socialising with her family and friends, cooking and travelling.