Laura Rae

Laura joined Forbes Solicitors in August 2019, initially working as a Paralegal in the Public Sector Employment team before commencing her training contract with the firm in September 2020. She qualified as a solicitor in September 2022 and, following her qualification, joined the Wills, Trusts and Estate Disputes team in September 2024.

Laura graduated from the University of Lancaster in 2018 with a First-Class Honours degree in Law. She went on to complete the Legal Practice Course (LPC) alongside a Master of Laws (LLM) in Legal Practice, achieving a Distinction in 2019.

Within the Wills, Trusts and Estate Disputes team, Laura acts for a range of clients, including trustees, executors and beneficiaries. She advises on and represents clients in both bringing and defending disputes involving -

• Claims for reasonable financial provision under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975

• Contesting the validity of a Will, for example, based on a lack of formality, undue influence, lack of capacity, or lack of knowledge or approval of the terms of the Will

• Advising trustees on breach of trust claims

• Trusts of Land and proprietary estoppel disputes

Laura is committed to providing clear, practical advice and guiding clients through what can often be a sensitive and emotionally challenging area of law.