Top tips to protect your assets after divorce

Cathryn Culverhouse and Gonzalo Butori write for Money Week to offer their advice on avoiding claims on your estate from an ex-spouse after your death.

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Cathryn Culverhouse

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Expert in a wide range of complex contentious probate disputes including 1975 Act claims, validity disputes and undue influence claims.
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Gonzalo Butori

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Specialises in domestic and international trust and estate litigation, including estate disputes under the Inheritance Act 1975.

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