Cathryn Culverhouse

Cathryn Culverhouse

Partner

DMH Stallard (Guildford)

Wonersh House

The Guildway

Old Portsmouth Road

Guildford

GU3 1LR

Cathryn sits in the Dispute Resolution Department in Guildford.
 
Cathryn deals with a wide range of private client and contentious probate disputes including, but not limited to, validity disputes, undue influence claims, Beddoe applications, executor/trustee disputes, 1975 act claims and disputes surrounding the assets within the estate. Cathryn has worked for Executors/Trustees and beneficiaries alike, including private individuals and charities.
 
Cathryn also has experience in dealing with contractual disputes, including the recovery of debts arising out of contracts, shareholder and partnership disputes, Defamation and professional negligence claims.
 
As can be seen in the testimonials below, Cathryn is personable and empathetic. She understands the delicate nature of maintaining family relationships whilst ensuring the client receives their rightful inheritance.  Cathryn is committed to resolving issues before the need for proceedings, always looking for practical solutions, but where early settlement is not possible Cathryn also has the ability and experience to take matters to trial.
 
Prior to joining DMH Stallard, Cathryn trained and qualified at Blake Morgan LLP in Oxford.

Cathryn Culverhouse is excellent. She is very professional, efficient, friendly, and intelligent. She was very quick to understand the issues as she is determined, tenacious, and quietly persistent, she has fought my corner superbly.

Legal 500 UK 2024

I found that Cathryn listened to me more than others and that gave me a chance to explain what was happening to me and how it was affecting me.

Legal 500 UK 2024

I chatted to a number of lawyers about the issues I faced when I found myself in a dispute about how the assets in my father’s estate should be split. It was Cathryn who took the time to listen and to guide me through the law and my options in a clear and practical way. Cathryn was contactable, reassuring and ensured that my inheritance was protected so that I could challenge the position being forced upon me. I could not have got through the legal issues I faced and received the settlement I did without Cathryn’s support.

Mrs M

Cathryn is professional, encouraging, empowering, determined, tenacious whilst being polite and friendly. She has brilliant negotiating skills and is wise beyond her years. Cathryn is an excellent lawyer – I cannot fault her.

Ms G

Cathryn has excellent problem solving and lateral thinking skills. She had a clear plan of action at each stage of the process. Even when my sister’s difficult behaviour thwarted the plan, Cathryn always had another innovative solution up her sleeve.

Ms G

Videos featuring Cathryn

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Associated blogs

Controversy surrounds remote Will witnessing amidst rising inheritance disputes

Blog
20/02/2024
The once lawful practice of remotely witnessing Wills is to be removed due to a surge in contentious inheritance disputes
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The rights of military wives to be - security after the loss of a loved one in service

Blog
31/10/2023
Cathryn Culverhouse tells the story of one woman's unwavering determination for justice against her deceased partner's employer, the RAF
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A lesson in mental capacity and remarriage

Blog
17/10/2023
A new marriage automatically invalidates a pre-existing will, which can cause heartache for loved ones if not reviewed
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Beware the invalid will

Blog
04/10/2023
A cautionary tale from Cathryn Culverhouse regarding the importance of using a solicitor to ensure your wishes are carried out
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