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Alistair Rustemeyer

Consultant Solicitor

Alistair is a Contentious Probate Solicitor who qualified in 1994. Before joining Cognitive Law, he was a Partner in a leading regional law firm.

Alistair Rustemeyer

Alistair is a Contentious Probate Solicitor who qualified in 1994. Before joining Cognitive Law, he was a Partner in a leading regional law firm.

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Alistair exclusively advises clients on all disputes relating to wills, probate, inheritance, and trusts. His approach is to preserve estates and avoid costly, court action. Alistair’s dedication to this niche area allows him to provide a compassionate approach towards his clients whilst robustly representing their interests.

Alistair approaches all estate disputes equally, regardless of size, and consistently delivers results within agreed budgets.

Expertise

Experience

  • Disputes between beneficiaries/PRs(executors)/trustees including:
    • Resolving disputes
    • Removal of PRs/Trustees
    • Challenging Trustees’ decisions
  • Disputes regarding the validity of a Will including:
    • Testamentary capacity
    • Knowledge and approval
    • Fraud or undue influence
    • Due execution
    • Caveats & Citations
  • Claims for financial provision under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 by:
    • Minor/adult children and dependants
    • Spouses/former spouses/civil partners and cohabitants
  • Disputes arising out of lifetime transaction including:
    • Financial abuse and recovery of misappropriated funds
    • Claims against attorneys
    • Predatory marriages
  • Other disputes, including:
    • Constructive trusts
    • Distribution under the Intestacy Rules

Alistair provides personalised and effective legal solutions for his clients, ensuring their peace of mind during challenging times. If you need expert advice on any contentious probate matters, feel free to reach out to him at alistair.rustemeyer@cognitivelaw.co.uk

Practice areas

Posts by Alistair

Moving Executors Along

Sometimes, executors (professional or otherwise) are frustratingly slow at applying for a grant of probate. There may be legitimate reasons for this, however, sometimes it’s just procrastination or a desire to avoid a long-brewing probate dispute. This can lead to delay and a strain on beneficiaries who are keen to obtain the grant as soon as possible. When... Read more »

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Strategies to minimise Inheritance Act claims

With the increase of blended families, testators are increasingly seeking ways to reduce the risk of a potential claim under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 which enables the court to make financial provision out of the estate of a deceased person for his or her family and dependants. Whilst there are... Read more »

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How to remove a caveat?

It has recently been made possible to apply for a caveat online which has led to a surge in entries. However, it is altogether more challenging to remove a caveat. Here we investigate the processes and options available. What is a caveat? A caveat is a notice used to prevent a grant of probate from... Read more »

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Explaining probate actions: which one is right for you?

Disappointed beneficiaries often find themselves navigating a complex web of potential probate claims against an estate. Some of the most common probate claims involve challenging testamentary capacity, asserting undue influence, bringing a proprietary estoppel claim or pursuing various trust-based claims. Claims under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 (“the 1975 Act”) are often... Read more »

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