Georgia McCutcheon

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Trainee Solicitor - Contentious Probate

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About me

"I am first-year trainee solicitor currently in my third seat with the contentious probate team. I am keen to develop my technical and legal knowledge from a variety of teams across the business.”

After my insightful vacation scheme at Higgs, I graduated from the University of East Anglia with a 2:1 Law Degree in 2022. I then went on to achieve a Distinction in my LPC LLM in 2023 with the University of Law. In September 2023 I joined Higgs as a trainee solicitor.

Throughout my degree I volunteered for a local pro-bono law clinic, supporting family lawyers in giving free legal advice to domestic abuse victims. During my LPC, I worked as an in-house paralegal for a local housing association based in East Anglia.

Since starting at Higgs, I have co-founded the Higgs Book Club with my fellow trainee, Lauren Moult. We have around 20 members and meet monthly to discuss that month’s pick!

Expertise

Contentious probate

Favourite place

Sorrento, Italy

Interests

Reading thrillers and going to pilates & spin classes

Favourite food

Gyros

Favourite film

10 Things I Hate About You

Latest successes

Success Story

Will contest - claim against an estate by an ex-spouse

07 March 2024

Success Story

Unreasonable expenses claimed in dealing with an estate

29 February 2024

Success Story

Inheritance dispute involving a trust

05 February 2024

older lady pointing out something to a child

Success Story

1975 inheritance act claim – securing an entire estate for child

09 January 2024

“The Higgs team are incredibly skilled and knowledgeable and more importantly they can connect with clients"

A satisfied client

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Contesting a will on the grounds of forgery or fraud

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Contesting a will on the grounds of lack of valid execution

A will can be challenged on the grounds of lack of valid execution if there is reason to believe the most basic legal requirements have not been met when the will was being created.

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Contesting a will on the grounds of lack of knowledge and approval

If doubts are raised over whether the testator truly understood the will, it is possible to contest it on the grounds of lack of knowledge and approval.

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