Izzy Fitzgerald
Paralegal
Dispute Resolution and Commercial Litigation
Izzy joined the firm in July 2023 as a Paralegal in the Dispute Resolution team.
Izzy graduated from the University of Birmingham in 2022 with a bachelor’s degree in law. She then went on to obtain her master’s in law. During her degree, Izzy volunteered at her university’s free legal advice group and was a law tutor. She aims to begin studying for the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) and to becoming a qualified solicitor.
Recent videos
CONTENTIOUS PROBATE
What will happen to my Estate if I don't have a Will - Who gets what?
Where someone dies without a Will, their Estate is distributed in line with a default legal framework called the Intestacy Rules. A flowchart setting out who inherits an Estate pursuant to the Intestacy Rules is set out below.
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Videos
If you fail to make a Will, your estate will pass according to intestacy rules, which might not be in line with your wishes.
09/08/2024
Insights
Our expert Contentious Probate team aim to bust common myths and ensure you know all the facts to avoid unnecessary conflict.
07/06/2024
Insights
The once lawful practice of remotely witnessing Wills is to be removed due to a surge in contentious inheritance disputes
20/02/2024
Insights
In this article we highlight the areas from which professional negligence claims most frequently arise, and some key considerations for protecting your position.
02/06/2026