Contested Wills Case Studies - Contesting Wills

Defending a will dispute Our team has successfully defended another will dispute after two previous firms of solicitors failed to resolve the case. Anya Hoyland, a specialist contested wills solicitor and ACTAPS member, has recently succeeded in defending another will dispute. The long-running case… Read more
Defending a contested Will We have recently scored another success in defending a contested Will. If you are the executor of an estate and find yourself facing a challenge to the validity of the Will, our recommendation is to consult a specialist inheritance lawyer… Read more
Defending the validity of a Will Successfully defending the validity of a Will: A real-life case study. Contentious probate lawyer, Naomi Ireson, has succeeded in defending the validity of a Will. When her client's father died, his Will was challenged by her brother. He alleged that… Read more
Challenging the validity of a will For guidance on challenging the validity of a will contact our team of contentious probate lawyers for a free review of your case and details of No Win, No Fee funding. Call our legal helpline on 0333 888 0409 or… Read more
Can I contest a will containing a no-contest clause? Are no-contest clauses effective? We recently challenged a will containing a no-contest clause, recovering £185,000 for our client, instead of the £5,000 she had been left in the will. To find out where you stand, contact us for a free… Read more
Daughter contests the will of her late father If you wish to contest a will then our experienced lawyers are here to help and are often able to work on a No Win, No Fee basis. Call our legal helpline on 0333 888 0409 or email us for… Read more
Contesting your partner’s will Are you thinking about contesting your partner's will? Our team of specialist inheritance lawyers have just won a six-figure settlement for the unmarried partner of a man she had been living with for over 10 years who failed to make… Read more
What can I do when an executor is refusing to cooperate? In this real-life case study, we look at what you can do when confronted by an uncooperative executor. We offer a free 30 minute consultation on any contested will case, including situations when an executor is not co-operating. This is a… Read more
Executor dispute settled out of court Real-life case summary of an executor dispute that was settled out of court. We deal with executor dispute cases nationwide, offering practical cost-effective advice. Call our free legal helpline on 0333 888 0409 or email info@contesting-wills.co.uk This is a real-life… Read more
Dispute on the interpretation of a will If you require experienced legal help with resolving a dispute on the interpretation of a Will, then call our free legal helpline on 0333 888 0409 or send us an email We recently represented Mr J in a dispute on… Read more

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

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