Solicitor To Contest A Will: Experts In Contested Probate Claims

If you are looking for experienced solicitors to represent you with a contested Will, then contact our team of experts for a free case assessment and details of no win, no fee funding.

What should you look for when choosing a solicitor to contest a Will?

Does the solicitor practice exclusively in the area of contentious probate?

The most important consideration when choosing a solicitor to contest a Will is whether they are a genuine specialist in the field of contentious probate law.

Contesting a Will involves complex legal principles. It is therefore crucial that the solicitor dealing with the case is an expert in this area.

We have a large team of solicitors and lawyers who deal exclusively with contentious probate law, devoting 100% of their time to it. This means that they are not a ‘Jack of all trades’, undertaking contested Will cases alongside other areas of legal practice, but are true specialists, with a wide range of experience within this niche area of law.

It pays to have an experienced specialist lawyer on your side; someone who has encountered the sort of issues you are facing many times before; someone who is able to get straight to the heart of the matter and will know what options you have.

Our team of team of specialist solicitors and lawyers

Naomi Ireson leads the team. Her successes include the Court of Appeal case of Ely —v— Robson and the case of Williams —v— Praine.
Chris Holten is a solicitor and partner specialising in Inheritance Act claims.
Hayley Bundey is a consultant and an ACTAPS member who specialises in beneficial interest claims involving proprietary estoppel. She represented the claimant in Smith —v— Fraser.
Sabrina Morey is a solicitor with extensive litigation and court-based experience who deals with invalid Wills.
Anya Hoyland, who trained with us before becoming a solicitor, specialises in cases involving trusts and executor conflicts
Kara Shaw is a solicitor who deals with Inheritance Act claims and TOLATA disputes.
Bronte Pettifer is a solicitor specialising exclusively in contentious probate law and trusts disputes.

The team is assisted by a number of experienced paralegals and trainee lawyers.

Other factors to take into account when appointing a solicitor to contest a will

Regulation: Our solicitors are regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority and abide by the SRA Code of Conduct.
Client Care: The Law Society has awarded us Lexcel accreditation for excellence in client care.
Legal 500 Recommended: Our contentious trusts and probate solicitors are recommended by the Legal 500, the independent guide to leading UK law firms.
5-Star Rated: We have a 5-star rating on ReviewSolicitors, with more than 1,800 independent client reviews.
ACTAPS Members: Members of our team belong to the Association of Contentious Trusts and Probate Specialists.
Funding Options: We offer a range of funding options, including No Win, No Fee, ‘pay at the end’ and fixed fee schemes.
Free Consultations: We provide a free 30 minute initial consultation with a member of our specialist contested wills team.

Call us on 0333 888 0409 or email info@contesting-wills.co.uk

Choosing a solicitor to contest a Will

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. “Executor dispute and contentious Will mediation”

“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. “Expertise and Understanding”

“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. “Positive experience”

“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. “Challenge to the validity of a will”

“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! “Defending a claim made against Estate”

“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. “Contentious Probate – Establishing Paternity”

“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! “Dispute – Breach of Trust”

“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 “Fantastic Solicitor”

“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. “Kind and Informative”

“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 “Excellent”

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