Specialist Contesting Wills Solicitors: Regulated & Recommended.

10 reasons why clients feel confident instructing our specialist contesting wills solicitors

Why choosing specialist contesting wills solicitors matters

This website has been created by award-winning law firm Slee Blackwell Solicitors LLP, one of the UK’s leading specialists in contentious probate disputes.

If you are thinking about challenging a will, it is important to choose solicitors with the right expertise, regulatory protection, and proven experience. Here are ten reasons why clients feel confident instructing our specialist contesting wills solicitors.

1. We are regulated solicitors

Our solicitors are regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority.

The SRA Code of Conduct requires us to:

act in your best interests at all times
provide competent legal advice
act with honesty and integrity
keep your affairs confidential
explain legal costs clearly

This provides clients with important protection when pursuing a contested will claim.

2. We specialise exclusively in contested wills and probate disputes

The solicitors in our contentious trusts and probate team work exclusively in this complex area of law.

Unlike many other firms that handle contested will disputes alongside other work, we focus entirely on contested will disputes, giving clients confidence their case is in experienced hands.

3. We have a proven track record of success

We have successfully resolved a wide range of contested will disputes.

you can visit our contesting wills case studies page to read a selection of real claims we have handled.

If you cannot find a case study that mirrors your own situation, then please contact us, as there are very few legal scenarios that we have not previously navigated.

4. We offer the highest standards of client care

The Law Society has awarded our firm Lexcel accreditation for excellence in client care.

This reflects our commitment to delivering a high standard of legal service.

5. We act for clients across England and Wales — and internationally

We represent clients throughout England and Wales and also assist clients based overseas who are involved in disputes concerning estates located in the UK.

6. We are recommended by the Legal 500

Our contentious trusts and probate solicitors are recommended by the Legal 500, the independent guide to leading UK law firms.

In the 2026 edition, it says this about team leader Naomi Ireson:

“Naomi Ireson – a legend in the making. Her calm and unflappable approach is only outdone by her knowledge and experience. Clients’ trust and confidence in Naomi are very well earned.’’

7. We have over 1,700 independent five-star reviews

We have a 5-star rating on ReviewSolicitors, with more than 1,700 independent client reviews.

This reflects consistently positive feedback from people we have helped.

8. Our team includes members of ACTAPS

Members of our team belong to ACTAPS, the Association of Contentious Trusts and Probate Specialists, a recognised professional association for lawyers specialising in contentious probate disputes.

9. We offer flexible funding options.

We offer a range of funding options for your contested will case. This includes our highly popular No Win, No Fee scheme, as well as our ‘pay at the end’ and fixed fee options.

These options can make pursuing a contested will claim more accessible.

10. We offer a free initial consultation

We provide a free 30 minute initial consultation with a member of our specialist contested wills team.

During the consultation, we will:

assess your contested will case
offer guidance on your options
consider the likely prospects of success
explore funding arrangements

Phone 0333 888 0409 or email 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

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10 reasons to feel confident instructing our contesting will solicitors