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Senior Associate, Will, Trust & Estate Disputes

Nasima Ansary

Nasima is a Senior Associate in the Will, Trust & Estate Disputes team.

Nasima trained at a Legal 500 regional firm and successfully completed her training contract in 2004. She is an experienced litigator with over 18 years’ experience. Nasima joined Thomson Snell & Passmore’s Dispute Resolution department in September 2021.

She advises on all aspects of estates and trust litigation including challenges to the validity of wills, applications for rectification and interpretation of testamentary documents, Inheritance Act claims, actions against trustee and executors including applications for accounts and removal and replacement of PRs, disputes between executors including applications in the administration process and disputes relating to the beneficial ownership of property.

Nasima works closely with her clients to understand their desired outcome and advises early on whether this is achievable and if not, why not. She is experienced in various forms of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) and where possible, she will work to resolve matters out of court to minimise time and cost being incurred. If court proceedings cannot be avoided, Nasima will provide clear pragmatic advice and costs information.

Nasima is a member of Thomson Snell & Passmore’s Charity and Not for Profit Sector and advises charities on legacy disputes.

Nasima Ansary

Specialisms & expertise

  • Nasima acts for executors, administrators, trustees, beneficiaries, charities and individuals involved in estate and trusts litigation.
  • Contested will claims
  • Claims under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 (“Inheritance Act Claim”)
  • Disputes relating to the administration of estates and trusts
  • Actions against trustees and personal representatives
  • Proprietary estoppel, resulting trust and constructive trust claims
  • Trust disputes between co-owners of property (“TOLATA claims”).

Examples of work

Acted for a minor beneficiary who had her inheritance significantly reduced

Acted for a son of the Deceased who was a discretionary beneficiary of his late father’s Will trust.

Acted in a complex dispute in relation to the beneficial ownership of two properties

Successfully defended a complex mutual Will claim

Acted for a charity in defending an Inheritance Act Claim

Advising executors on a claim to set aside a property transfer

Achievements & other appointments

  • Nasima has completed her Association of Contentious Trusts and Probate Specialists (ACTAPS) Diploma though the University of Law and regularly attends ACTAPS seminars and networking events
  • Nasima has been recognised as a ‘Rising Star’ by The Legal 500
  • Nasima is a member of ConTrA: the Contentious Trusts Association, a network for Contentious Trusts Associates. Nasima regularly attends their seminars, networking events and also their annual international conference each year
  • Nasima is listed as a Citywealth Leader
  • Nasima is a member of Thomson Snell & Passmore’s Charity and not for profit sector and advises charity on legacy disputes
  • Nasima is passionate about social responsibility and is a volunteer fundraiser for Demelza Hospice Care for Children
  • Nasima is also a former trustee and director of Bromley & Croydon Women’s Aid retiring after 10 years’ service
  • Nasima is also a member of the Charity Law Association and the Institute of Legacy Management.
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Education

Nasima graduated with a degree in Law and completed her Legal Practice Course at the University of Law, London. Nasima was admitted as a Solicitor in October 2004.

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