Steven Murgatroyd

Senior Associate

Edgerton

01484 504936

steven.murgatroyd@ramsdens.co.uk

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Steven is a well rounded solicitor who is well versed in Litigation and Private Client matters on both sides of the fence (both contentious and non-contentious). He has a technical legal background when dealing with Deputyships, Powers of Attorney, Wills and Probate which is coupled with years of experience dealing with complex family dynamics.

This means that Steven is well positioned to act for clients (either making or defending) when a dispute arises whether after the death of a family member (Inheritance disputes) or during lifetime (Court of Protection disputes) when a vulnerable adult (or child) is represented by either a deputy or attorney.   

 

SPECIALIST AREAS INCLUDE:

 

• Contentious Probate
• Contentious Court of Protection
• Non-Contentious Private Client

 

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:

 

• Successfully defended an Inheritance Act claim against an elderly client that was made by an estranged (and difficult) step-child.  
• Brought action against executors whose relationship with beneficiaries had broken down completely.  An inventory application was made that then opened dialogue between the parties who then reached agreement without the need for court proceedings. 
• Issued TOLATA claims against disgruntled beneficiaries who were living in their parents property and refused to sell.  
• Acted for numerous beneficiaries of wills who have had difficulty realising their share of the estate.
• Defended and made claims for family members who have not been included in the will of their deceased family members.
• Handled claims against solicitors who have either drafted wills badly or failed to act on instruction before their client died. 
• Acted for a family where the donor was being financially abused by the care home where she lived. 
• Resolved financial and health disputes between family members where the donor has lost capacity and agreement cannot be reached amicably.
• Handled financial abuse claims between family members where one party has used bank cards for their own gain.
• Defended lifetime gift claims between siblings whilst the donor is still alive and also after their death.