Rachel is an Associate Solicitor who specialises in Private Wealth Disputes and can assist with a range of matters, including:
- Disputes about whether a will is valid.
- Claims for under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975.
- Disputes as to the administration of an estate or trust.
- Professional negligence claims relating to the preparation of wills, or the administration of estates and trusts.
Rachel has been recognised in the Legal 500 and praised for being “a most impressive solicitor. She is wise beyond her years and is certainly one to watch. I have worked with Rachel on complex contentious probate litigation and have always been impressed by the control she displays over her cases and her insight” as well as “talented, meticulous, very bright, caring”.
Rachel has experience settling matters without court proceedings, but also dealing with cases which go to trial and appeal.
Recent work highlights
Successfully settled a probate and 1975 Act claim at mediation and subsequently acted for the estate in a professional negligence claim against the solicitors who prepared the will.
Clitheroe v Bond [2020] EWHC 1185 (Ch) – Acted for the successful defendant in challenging two wills on the ground of lack of capacity, both at first instance and appeal.
Wrangle v Brunt [2020] EWHC 1784 (Ch)- Acted for the defendants regarding a fraudulent will.
Experience & education
Rachel has over 7 years’ experience dealing with Private Wealth Disputes and qualified as a Solicitor in March 2018.
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