News - Contesting Wills

Contesting a forged Will What is required for a Will to be legally valid? The starting place for considering the law in relation to contesting a forged Will are the legal requirements for a Will to be legally valid. A Will is a legal… Read more
Do I need Legal Aid to contest a will? We are often asked, 'Do I need Legal Aid to contest a will?' The simple answer is that Legal Aid is no longer available for contesting wills. But the good news is that there are other funding options available. Contesting… Read more
Recommended will dispute solicitors The Legal 500 recommends our will dispute team. Our recommended will dispute solicitors are here to help you. For a free 30 minute consultation, and details of our popular No Win, No Fee funding scheme, contact our free helpline. The… Read more
Is legal aid available for a probate dispute? For a free consultation about your probate dispute, and details of the funding options available, contact our specialist team by phone or email. Appointing solicitors to deal with a contested probate case can be expensive, and one of the questions… Read more
Overturning a will We offer a free 30 minute consultation on overturning a will. Our specialist lawyers will review the legal merits of your case, tell you what your options are on having the Will overturned. We will also provide details of the funding… Read more
Can I contest a DIY Will? Yes, you are able to contest a DIY Will. Here is how you can do it. DIY Wills are extremely popular. But the consequences of cutting corners and saving a few pounds in legal fees can be far reaching, making… Read more
What happens if the executor named in the Will has died The executor named in the Will has died – What happens now? When drafting a Will, a testator will usually appoint one or several people to act as their executor. An executor is responsible for managing the administration of the… Read more
How do I challenge a Will? We offer a free 30 minute consultation on challenging Wills. We will review the legal merits of your case, tell you what your options are, and explain how to go about contesting the Will. We will also provide details of… Read more
Challenging a fraudulent Will How to challenge a fraudulent Will One of the cornerstones of the law of England & Wales is the concept of testamentary freedom. This gives a person making a Will (known as the testator) the freedom to dispose of their… Read more
Challenging an invalid will Hayley Bundey, a specialist inheritance and trust disputes solicitor, has been successful in challenging an invalid Will. It was a complex case involving heated dispute between siblings over the validity of their parent's Will. There was strong disagreement over the… 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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