James Smith

James is an Associate in Private Wealth Disputes team, specialising in disputes relating to probate, the validity of Wills, intestacy, international succession, claims for financial provision under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975, trusts, mental capacity and the Court of Protection, administration actions under Part 64 of the Civil Procedure Rules (such as the determination of questions arising in the administration of an estate or a trust) and applications for directions. He also has experience in litigation involving the Trusts of Land, Appointment of Trustees Act 1996 and the enforcement of judgments.