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Izzy Fitzgerald
Trainee Solicitor
Contentious Probate, Wills, Trusts and Estate Disputes
Izzy joined the firm in July 2023 as a Paralegal in the Dispute Resolution team. She became a Trainee Solicitor with the firm in September 2026 and is currently in her first seat, supporting the Contentious Probate team in Guildford.
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.
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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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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
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If you are part of a blended family consideration must be given to your estate and what happens to it after you pass away.
08/07/2026