Sue Medder
Partner
- Education: University of Bristol,
- Admitted: England and Wales, 2000
- Year joined: 1998
- Year became partner: 2008
Overview
Sue is a partner in the Contentious Trust and Succession Group. She specialises in all types of trust (offshore and domestic) and probate disputes, acting for both beneficiaries and trustees or personal representatives, including disputes relating to the validity of wills, Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 claims, construction and rectification of wills and trusts, and disputes over estate and trust administration including professional charges and investment disputes. Sue also advises trustees, husbands/wives where trusts are challenged on divorce.
Citywealth 2011 - Sue is listed in Leading Lawyers List as a 'prominent figure' within Contentious Trusts.
Chambers 2012 - describes Sue as "a household name as a wills expert, having presented 'Can't Take It with You', a TV show advising on will making and avoiding the pitfalls of intestacy.
Highlights
Sue starred in the six part BBC series 'Can't Take It with You' alongside Sir Gerry Robinson. Click here to view our Can't Take It with You feature.
Publications and speaking engagements
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A regular lecturer on contentious trust and probate matters both domestically and internationally
- Co-author of the chapter on 1975 Act Claims in the Law Society's Probate Practitioner's Handbook
- Contributor to Jordans International Trusts and Divorce Litigation
- Contributor to Legal Network Television Programmes
Memberships
- The Charity Law Association
- Association of Contentious Trust and Probate Specialists
On a personal note
Before becoming a lawyer Sue had a career cooking for the rich and famous.
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