Jenny Ray
Partner
Contentious Probate
Jenny specialises in assisting clients in resolving disputes involving wills, estates and trusts, including claims for financial provision, validity claims, removal of executors and breach of trust claims.
Jenny acts for individuals, charities and professional trustees and executors.
Jenny is known for her sympathetic handling of the most sensitive of cases. She is fiercely supportive of her clients and always willing to go the extra mile to fight their corner and get the best outcome for them.
All disputes are stressful, particularly when they involve family members and arise following the loss of a loved one. Jenny is passionate about helping people through their disputes and trying to achieve the best result through negotiations, but she is prepared to pursue matters vigorously through the Courts when necessary.
Work highlights
ESTATE CLAIM
Advising adult children in a claim for financial provision from their mother’s estate.
CONSTRUCTION SUMMONS APPLICATION
Advising executors in relation to a construction summons application.
CY-PRÈS SCHEME
Advising a charity in relation to the Cy-Près scheme.
ESTATE RECOVERY
Acting on behalf of the estate to recover monies misappropriated from the deceased prior to her death.
INHERITANCE ACT CLAIM
Assisting a widow in defending an Inheritance Act Claim.
BENEFICIARY LEGACY RECOVERY
Acting for a beneficiary to recover an unpaid legacy from the executors of his grandmother’s estate.
TRUST DISPUTE
Advising a Trustee in a trust dispute.
Services
Recent articles
Videos
What are the common misconceptions about the impact marriage, divorce and cohabitation play in inheritance disputes?
21/07/2023
Videos
What are the types of dispute that can arise in relation to trusts and can trustees can recover their legal costs in relation to these disputes?
21/07/2023
Media spotlight
Jenny Ray explains to IFA Magazine the rules of the Inheritance Act 1975
Jenny Ray19/02/2023