Katie Woodcock

Katie Woodcock

Senior Associate Solicitor

Dispute Resolution

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Katie is a specialist Dispute Resolution Lawyer who focuses on complex contentious trusts and probate disputes.

With particular expertise in matters involving vulnerable individuals, she helps clients navigate sensitive family disputes surrounding wills, estates and trusts.

Having developed a focused practice in contentious probate work, Katie acts for both claimants and defendants across all aspects of trust and estate disputes.

She combines technical expertise with a naturally empathetic approach, helping clients resolve complex family property arrangements, challenges to will validity and claims under the Inheritance Act.

Katie is skilled at finding practical solutions through mediation but is also a determined litigator when needed.

Awards

Katie has been recognised in the Legal 500 for her expertise in contentious trusts and probate work.

She recently led her team to win Best Contentious Probate Provider at The Probate Industry Awards 2024, reflecting her commitment to excellence in this specialist field.

Qualifications & Memberships

Katie is a full member of the Association of Contentious Trust and Probate Specialists (ACTAPS) and maintains active memberships with ConTra and Lifetime Lawyers.

As a Dementia Friend, she brings additional understanding to cases involving vulnerable individuals.

Experience

Recovering misappropriated assets

Acting for the executors of a substantial estate in successfully recovering misappropriated assets from an attorney who had breached their duties, requiring detailed forensic investigation and strategic litigation

Complex cohabitation settlement

Securing a significant settlement for a cohabitant partner of 30 years who had been excluded from their deceased partner’s Will, involving complex relationship evidence and financial dependency claims

Securing financial security for minors

Representing minor children in obtaining financial provision from their deceased parent’s estate after being excluded from the Will, requiring sensitive handling of family dynamics and detailed analysis of financial needs

Successful removal of estate executor

Successfully removing an executor for serious breaches of trust and mishandling of estate assets, including recovery of misappropriated funds through court proceedings

Related services

Dispute Resolution for Individuals

Personal Law

Contested Probate

Personal Law

Private Client

Personal Law

What our clients say:

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“If you're looking for a Solicitor who is professional, approachable and truly exceptional, we cannot recommend Katie highly enough. She is a credit to her profession and a lifeline to anyone in need of expert legal assistance. ”

Recent Contested Probate Client

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