CONFERENCE PROGRAMME OVERVIEW
Eloise Marriott: Undoing Mistakes: Rescinding Trusts for Equitable Mistake
Here, Eloise Marriott will explore claims to rescind a declaration of trust on the grounds of mistake. In particular, Eloise will consider the application and utility of such claims in light of the recent decision of Sullivan v Sullivan [2025] EWHC 1072.
Christopher Buckingham TEP: The Deceased’s Home After Death
Christopher Buckingham TEP will give a talk concerning issues arising from what is often the major asset of an Estate including security, occupation charges and possession.
John Aldis TEP: Costs in trusts and probate litigation
This talk will discuss the Re Buckton categories and the special probate rules, including their application in recent cases.
Charles Towl: Better to ask forgiveness? No! Trustee decision making and Public Trustee v Cooper Applications
When faced with a particularly momentous decision or uncertainty over the scope of their powers, trustees will be well-advised to seek the court’s guidance. Usually, this will be in the form of a Public Trustee v Cooper application. In this session, Charles Towl will provide a deep dive into the key law and practice underpinning these applications as well as practical tips and tricks when advising clients.
Raghav Trivedi: Modernising Wills Law: The Impact of the Law Commission’s Proposals and Recommendations
Raghav Trivedi will be considering the Law Commission’s proposals and recommendations for reform and a new Wills Act and, by way of comparison with the current state of the law, the positives and negatives of the recommendations and proposals and what a practitioner should expect if the proposals and recommendations are approved.
11:00 am – Registration
1:00 pm – Lunch
3:30 pm – Drinks & Networking
4:30 pm – Close
Date: Thursday 11th December 2025
Time: 11.30 to 16.30
Venue: St Philips Chambers, 55 Temple Row, Birmingham B2 5LS
This seminar is exclusively designed for professional clients. It is not open to members of the public, students, or individuals without relevant professional backgrounds.
