Contested Will Solicitors Barnstaple

Our team of contested Will Solicitors in Barnstaple offer a sensitive and sympathetic service when it comes to inheritance disputes and contested probate law and they’re determined to achieve the best results for clients across the UK. The team offer a range of funding options, including No Win – No Fee and deferred fees.We also offer a FREE HELPLINE for inheritance disputes so you can get a free case assessment. Please just call 0333 888 0404, or send an email to [email protected].

Leading inheritance dispute experts

When it comes to inheritance disputes, contested Wills, and contentious probate claims, we’re proud to be one of the few firms in the country that offer a dedicated team of lawyers who specialise in these areas. The team of Will solicitors in Barnstaple include three partners who exclusively deal with inheritance claims and offer decades of experience, as well as an excellent track record of success.

The team regularly deals with all aspects of contentious probate law. This includes claims under the Inheritance Act, contesting the validity of Wills on grounds such as mental capacity, undue influence and fraud, and dealing with disputes with executors or beneficiaries. We’re also very experienced in dealing with disputes that include assets abroad and claims based on proprietary estoppel.

Don’t delay in seeking expert legal advice 

We understand the pain and emotion involved in losing a loved one but we also stress how important it is to seek specialist legal advice quickly when an inheritance dispute arises.

Contacting our team of contested Will solicitors in Barnstaple quickly could ensure that you don’t lose the ability to challenge the distribution of the estate or validity of a Will.

The benefits of mediation

Judges will always encourage families to resolve inheritance claims and will disputes before they’re forced to reach the courtroom and at Slee Blackwell we’re strong advocates of alternative dispute resolution, particularly mediation. Mediation is not only cheaper and faster than court action, but it also offers a better chance of restoring family relationships.

Funding

Our team often work on a No Win – No Fee basis, and are always happy to review the suitability of any potential case free of charge. We can also work on a ‘deferred fees’ basis where payment of the legal costs is deferred until the estate has been administered.

Areas of Specialism:

The team at Slee Blackwell are massively experienced in dealing with cases where the validity of a will is disputed. We’re proud of our track record of success; which includes claims involving mental incapacity, undue influence, and fraud.
Our team of Wills Solicitors in Barnstaple have achieved huge success in bringing and defending Inheritance Act claims, many of which were multi-million pound estates.
Disputes between executors or trustees are common, and when these matters reach crisis point and legal intervention is required, our specialist team is here to offer expert guidance.
If you need specialist legal advice with a caveat, warning, or appearance, then our highly experienced lawyers will give you the guidance you need.
Have you lost out as a result of someone going back on their word? Have you been made a financial promise that hasn’t been honoured? Has a loved one been persuaded to transfer their interest in a property to somebody else? Our specialist team are experienced in dealing with this complex area of law.
We have a proven track record in both bringing and defending Inheritance Act and beneficial interest claims, on behalf of the LGBT community. Speak to specialist solicitor Chris Holten about how we can help you.

Work with our team:

Naomi Ireson
Partner
Naomi’s areas of practice include legacy disputes, Inheritance Act claims, challenges to the validity of wills, and beneficial interest claims involving estoppel, constructive trusts and TOLATA.
Hayley Bundey
Partner
Hayley Bundey is a partner specialising in inheritance and trusts disputes. She has extensive experience in claims under the Inheritance Act 1975, challenges to the validity of wills, trust & executor disputes and beneficial interest claims.
Naomi Ireson
Partner
Naomi’s areas of practice include legacy disputes, Inheritance Act claims, challenges to the validity of wills, and beneficial interest claims involving estoppel, constructive trusts and TOLATA.
Hayley Bundey
Partner
Hayley Bundey is a partner specialising in inheritance and trusts disputes. She has extensive experience in claims under the Inheritance Act 1975, challenges to the validity of wills, trust & executor disputes and beneficial interest claims.