Contesting A Will? - Specialist Contested Will Dispute Solicitors

Contesting Wills is a specialist legal service provided by Slee Blackwell Solicitors LLP.

We are an award-winning firm of solicitors and have been recommended in the field of Contentious Trusts and Probate by the independent guide to the legal profession, The Legal 500, which in its 2024 edition has this to say about us:

“The ‘thoroughly knowledgeable‘ team at Slee Blackwell is well placed to advise clients on a range of disputes, including a number of Court of Protection cases. Practice co-chair Naomi Ireson is noted for her extensive experience handling TOLATA cases. Other key figures include the ‘excellent’ Hayley Bundley, a prolific adviser on contentious probate work.”

And the publication cites this testimonial about our team leader:

“Naomi Ireson was quite simply perfect!’”

We are regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority and have been awarded Lexcel accreditation by the Law Society for excellence in client care.

We have a team of lawyers who specialise solely in contested will claims. They are genuine experts in this complex area of law and are highly experienced in all aspects of contentious probate.

We are very proud of our track record of success in contesting wills and you can read about some of our successful cases on this site by clicking here.

Our ability to obtain excellent results enables us to offer no win, no fee funding where other solicitors are wary to do so.

We operate a very popular case assessment service. If you are planning on contesting a will then can can provide you with an initial assessment of your case completely free of charge and let you know what funding options are likely to be available.

Simply phone us on 0333 888 0409 o r send us brief details by email at info@contesting-wills.co.uk

Client Testimonials

“Executor dispute and contentious Will mediation”

I was in a difficult position with a co-executor that left the estate idle and Slee Blackwell were excellent in navigating a resolution to achieve the appointment of an independent PR. In addition my father’s Will was being challenged by one of the beneficiaries against the largest recipient of the estate and Naomi Ireson was very solid in her advice and helped to arrange a successful mediation. Naomi was ably assisted by Sharnie Jenkins in this matter.

“Expertise and Understanding”

I was tentative about making enquiries from Australia with a UK group of solicitors, Slee Blackwell, about a claim on a deceased estate there as an ex-spouse. Right from the get go I was treated with respect and expert advice with Kristi. Anya was instrumental in guiding me through the whole process and I was very impressed with her expertise and obvious knowledge of the situation. If I lived in the UK I wouldn’t hesitate to use this firm again. Thank you to Anya and her team.

“Positive experience”

I contacted Kristi regarding an inheritance matter and she was swift to respond and the issue, which has been ongoing for three years now, was immediately resolved. I highly recommend.

“Challenge to the validity of a will”

Unfortunately, I had to defend a challenge to the validity of my fathers will. Naomi Ireson, with the help of Sharnie Jenkins and the rest of the team were absolutely amazing. It was such a stressful time but Naomi had my back through it all, and pursued the case relentlessly. Her expertise and competence in her field is exemplary and I never once believed that there would be a problem. The team kept me informed at all times and were always easy to talk to. I would recommend them in a heartbeat.

“Defending a claim made against Estate”

After receiving a claim against my late fathers estate, I was left feeling extremely anxious and frustrated. Chris was amazing, his knowledge and professionalism was impeccable. I immediately felt in safe hands and I received a prompt response to any queries I had. Sharnie was also amazing throughout the experience. I was so impressed with the service that I used Slee Blackwell for an eviction and conveyancing. I received outstanding service again. Thank you so much for relieving my stress, that is truly priceless!

“Contentious Probate – Establishing Paternity”

The brother of my grandfather died without children, and after a dispute with my family who said that I was not the son of my father, I read a very professional article written by Naomi Ireson that was very informative. I saw that I could ask some questions and her answer really helped. I later hired her and she resolved the accusation of my family. She is also very organized and is doing only what is necessary. Thank you for your work and to all the members of your team.

“Dispute – Breach of Trust”

I can’t express enough gratitude to Chris for his outstanding service over the past year. My case was especially challenging, but Chris handled it with compassion and the highest level of professionalism. The outcome was fantastic, and it wouldn’t have been possible without Chris’s expert advice and support. I would strongly recommend his services to anyone who is going through a difficult will dispute. Many thanks again Chris!

“Fantastic Solicitor”

Brontë, guided us through a very difficult time, and always gave the best advice even if it wasn’t what i always wanted to hear. I really appreciated her honesty,her knowledge and experience. I’d highly recommend

“Kind and Informative”

I emailed Kristi to ask some questions about contentious probate. She was very helpful and answered all my questions. Kristi followed up with me and I was able to ask further questions which really helped in my decision making process.

“Excellent”

Excellent advice and help with a complex probate issue. Advice was always timely and I was always kept well informed. I felt communication was always direct and friendly. Anya was always approachable, fair and quick to respond to questions and concerns. Would definitely return if future needs required legal advice or representation. Many thanks