News - Contesting Wills

Can a Will be valid if the witnesses have not signed it? Is a Will valid if the witnesses have not signed it? The Court of Appeal has clarified the law on whether a Will is valid if the witnesses have not signed it. The case concerned the validity of a Will… Read more
Grounds for contesting a will in the UK There are a number of grounds for contesting a will in the UK. A recent court case gives a useful overview of some of the different challenges that can be made. Background to the contested will dispute The case of… Read more
How much does it cost to remove an executor? We are often asked, 'How much does it cost to remove an executor?' Solicitor Lee Dawkins examines the complex but vitally important issue of legal costs in executor disputes. We offer a free 30 minute consultation on any contested will… Read more
Time limit for contesting a Will We specialise in contesting Wills nationwide on a No Win, No Fee basis and offer a free 30 minute consultation with a specialist contested wills solicitor. As we are often asked, 'What is the time limit for contesting a Will?' we… Read more
Can a murderer inherit from their victim? Can a murderer inherit from their victim in England and Wales? In the USA they call the principle that a murderer cannot inherit from his victim the 'slayer rule'. In England and Wales it's enshrined in the Forfeiture Act. In… Read more
How to revoke a Will How to revoke a Will: In England and Wales the law enables you to revoke a Will in three ways: 1. Revoking a Will by marriage Marriage - or a civil partnership - automatically revokes a Will. The exception is… Read more
What happens if a will cannot be found? The presumption of revocation When a will goes missing, is it presumed destroyed? We look at the law that governs what happens if a will cannot be found. The case of Whitton v Herman dealt with an area of law which rarely reaches the… Read more
Contesting a will made by text message The text message will: A modern will for a modern world. The Brisbane Supreme Court in Queensland Australia has ruled that an unsent text message is a valid will. The circumstances of the case are that a draft text message… Read more
Contesting a Will: Disputes over signing and executing a Will If you are involved in a dispute concerning the signing or execution of a Will then give our free legal helpline a call. Strict rules for signing and executing a Will must be followed. If these rules are not observed then Will… Read more
Does a beneficiary have a right to see estate accounts? If you are a residuary beneficiary and have been refused sight of the estate accounts, then contact our team of experts for guidance on your options. Inheritance lawyer, Naomi Ireson, looks at the circumstances in which a beneficiary has 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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