Howes Percival adds contentious trusts and probate specialist following sustained increase in new instructions

27th March, 2025

Howes Percival has recruited contentious trusts and probate specialist Anna Kelly following a sustained increase in new instructions for the team.

Anna specialises in contentious trusts and probate disputes. She has extensive experience advising clients in respect of claims pursuant to the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975, Will validity claims, the removal of executors and trustees, claims concerning domicile disputes and proprietary estoppel claims.

Anna is committed to helping her clients resolve their dispute in the most pragmatic and cost-effective manner and appreciates the delicate and sensitive nature of this type of litigation.

Anna is a full member of ACTAPS (the Association of Contentious Trust and Probate Specialists).

Howes Percival’s Contentious Trusts and Probate team represent beneficiaries of Estates, Executors and Trustees and those who wish to make claims against Estates or challenge Wills. The team also provide pro-active support to Howes Percival’s Private Client Team.

Howes Percival Partner, Jennifer Laskey commented,

I’m delighted to welcome Anna to Howes Percival. It is fantastic for the firm to add another ACTAPS qualified lawyer to our already strong team. We know Anna is greatly valued by her clients for her experience and advice and will also provide terrific support for our wider Norwich Private Client offering.

Contentious probate claims continue to make the press, and this added profile is also driving more people to consider making a claim against an estate, as they are more aware of the issues. As a result, we are seeing more Executor and Trustee disputes, the removal and replacement of Executors, and challenges to the validity of Wills and claims for financial provision under the Inheritance Act.

For more information on Howes Percival’s Contentious Trusts and Probate team, please click here.

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