Michael Brierley.

Partner

Michael is the partner responsible for Trusts, Wills and Probate disputes.

Michael qualified as a solicitor in 2009 having trained with Porter Dodson Solicitors. He then moved to Hanne & Co. Solicitors LLP and became a Partner there in 2018.

Michael has been a litigator since first qualifying. He initially practised as a Child Care solicitor, attending Court on an almost weekly basis and representing children and parents. This practice would see him instructed on extremely complex matters involving the welfare of children.

In 2013 Michael moved away from Child Care into Trusts and Probate which involved a mixed workload of contentious and non-contentious matters. This balance gave him an insight into how Estates and Trusts should be properly managed and Wills correctly drafted. Such elements are fundamental principles for a solicitor to be able to correctly advise upon and bring and defend Trusts, Wills and Probate claims.

+44(0)1932 590583

michael.brierley@mundays.co.uk

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Trusts, Wills and Probate Disputes→

At Mundays we have a wealth of experience in dealing with such issues, having acted on a wide range of disputes over many years for executors, beneficiaries and trustees.

Property Disputes→

At Mundays, we have a very experienced and dedicated team of property dispute resolution lawyers who act for a wide variety of clients in both the commercial and private sectors. We work hard to understand the property markets and connected industry sectors in which our clients operate and their commercial and personal concerns.

Inheritance Act Claims (Dispute Resolution)→

If agreement cannot be reached, we can act for you in any claims brought or defended under the Inheritance Act 1975

Acting for a family member in a long running dispute regarding multiple properties within a joint venture including Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act 1996 and Constructive Trusts
Application to remove an Executor
Representing Applicants and Respondents within claims for reasonable financial provision (The Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 – including spousal claims, cohabitee claims and claims for minors
Challenges to validity of Wills
Applications for the Court to appoint an Administrator
Applications against unlawful distributions of Estate
Possession application for Estate property with successful eviction and recovery
Application for removal of Attorney and appointment of Deputy
Negligence claims against solicitors for Will drafting
Beddoe Order applications
Benjamin Order applications/Missing beneficiary applications

Michael is a Councillor for Runnymede Borough Council. In his spare time he enjoys exploring the Surrey countryside and spending time with his young family.

Why Wills with Mundays Work

21st July, 2020

Final instalment for making a Will – bringing the essential elements together with an incentive to finish the series. It’s your Will – make sure it’s right.

8th July, 2020

Another element for making a Will is released – looking for a signature and witness, although legislation says an attestation clause is not required.

17th June, 2020

Another element for making a Will is released by Michael Brierley – looking again at a phrase that may confuse some, but the most thought about when writing a Will

11th June, 2020

Michael Brierley releases more elements for making a Will - Two phrases that will make sense after reading these elements

Our People.

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