Beatrice Goford
Solicitor
- Education: Cardiff University, LL.B.
- Admitted: England & Wales, 2007
- Year joined: 2008
Overview
Beatrice acts for individuals, institutions and charities in a variety of contentious trust and succession cases, both domestic and international.
She advises on the validity of wills, including cases involving fraud, capacity, undue influence, construction, rectification, constructive trusts, proprietary estoppel and claims under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975. She also conducts Court of Protection work and professional negligence claims in relation to estate planning, trust and succession issues.
Highlights
Beatrice and Paul Hewitt act for the trustees in the Hastings Bass matter of Futter v Futter, arguing that an advancement should be set aside as a result of incorrect tax advice. HMRC successfully appealed and the trsutees have applied to the Supreme Court for permission to appeal. The Court of Appeal decision is reported at [2011] 2 All ER 450.
Publications and speaking engagements
- Contributor to the legal update for the Institute of Legacy Management
- Contributor to the Probate Practitioners' Handbook
On a personal note
Beatrice was an active caver at university, both in the UK and on expeditions abroad, but now concentrates on her horses. She enjoys hacking, dressage, show jumping, cross-country, and team-chasing. When she is not covered in mud, she enjoys the theatre, films, reading, cooking and eating.
