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Thought Leaders4 Private Client: Death in the Modern Age: UK & Cross-border probate, wills, and trusts

Location: Ironmongers' Hall London

Prof. Jonathan Harris QC (Hon.) and Constance McDonnell QC will be speaking at Thought Leaders4 Private Client "Death in the Modern Age: UK & Cross-border probate, wills, and trusts" on Tuesday, 26th April 2022.

Join in the live and in-person discussion with leading practitioners, discover the pressing issues on the horizon and the ways to manage novel challenges practically.

The event will take place from 9:00 AM - 17:00 PM followed by drinks.

The following topics will be covered:

  • Which types of 1975 Act claims are becoming more pressing? 
  • What happens when adult children make claims?
  • Discover the latest trends in cross-border probate 
  • How should practitioners advise international clients in preparing their wills and trusts? 
  • With mental health increasingly becoming a public health issue, what impact has declining mental health had on probate? 
  • How can capacity be determined?

Prof. Jonathan Harris QC (Hon.) will be speaking at 12 PM outlining 'Conflict of Laws and multi-jurisdictional claims' with Hannah Mantle (Forsters LLP)  and Aurélie Conrad Hari (Bär & Karrer). 

Constance McDonnell QC will be speaking alongside Bryony Cove, (Farrer & Co) and David Mitchell (No5 Barristers Chambers) at 10:20 AM discussing '1975 Act Claims and Entitled Children'.

For more information and to book a place at this event, please click here.