Costs in Contentious Probate Proceedings and Case Law

Costs in Contentious Probate Proceedings and Case Law
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  • Released 10th Jul 2023
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Practitioners will often be able to advise clients on the processes for making a claim in contentious probate proceedings, but often the costs side is missed. How you are paid for a case is important, not only for you as a business, but also to the client who may not be aware that they could be at risk of significant costs in cases when they go to Court.

Costs should be regularly reviewed and discussed with clients, as well as their options. Some may decide on balance not to proceed with a claim. In other cases, it may be that they feel that mediation may be a better option. Without being able to explain the options and how it will work, it is impossible for them to make an informed decision.

This session will run through the costs of proceedings and who would be liable for the same. In addition we will consider some recent case law in this area.

Learning objectives:

You will learn:-

  1. How costs can be charged in contentious probate cases
  2. How judges will view costs
  3. Options available, such as settlement
  4. How conduct can affect a costs award
  5. Recent case law, highlighting this area and how costs have been levied by judges

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Helen Forster

Managing Director • HTF Legal Limited

Helen is the managing director of her law firm, HTF Legal, based in Yorkshire, She is a solicitor and trusts and estates practitioner and has spent over 14 years working in the private client sector. Over the years she has received numerous awards including the category of rising star in England and Wales in the Modern Law Awards in 2016, where she came second. More recently her firm has won “ inheritance firm of the year Yorkshire” in 2023. Her particular specialisms include tax planning and mental capacity work, and in addition she provides training and seminars around the country on the subject.

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