Ellis v Ellis: Probate challenges carry real costs risk Body Katie Alsop, Partner and Head of Disputed Wills, Trusts and Estates for Leamington Spa, and Charlotte Kahrman, Associate, both of HCR Law, examine the judgments in Ellis v Ellis (in which they acted for the successful Claimant) and the practical lessons they offer on both evidential scrutiny and costs risk. Ellis v Ellis & Ors (Re Care,