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Solicitors Contesting a Will

  • Challenging validity: Arguing that the will is invalid due to issues such as lack of capacity, undue influence, or failure to adhere to legal formalities.
  • Disputing interpretation: Addressing ambiguities or discrepancies in the wording of the will that may not reflect the deceased’s true intentions.
  • Exclusion claims: Asserting that a dependent or rightful heir has been unfairly excluded or inadequately provided for.
  • Gathering evidence: Collecting documentation, witness statements, and other evidence to support the claim that the will should be contested.
  • Contentious probate proceedings: Engaging in formal court processes if negotiations or mediation fail to resolve the dispute amicably.

A specialist in wills, trusts, and estate disputes can:

  • Review and assess your claim: Examine all relevant documents and evidence to determine if you have valid grounds for contesting the will.
  • Advise on legal strategy: Outline the best approach—whether to negotiate a settlement or proceed to litigation—and explain the potential risks and outcomes.
  • Represent you in court: Prepare your case for contentious probate, ensuring that your arguments are clearly presented and supported by evidence.
  • Negotiate settlements: Engage in mediation or settlement discussions to resolve the dispute without the need for prolonged court proceedings.

Costs vary depending on the complexity of your case and the solicitor’s experience. Hourly rates typically range from £150 to £400, with fixed-fee or staged-fee arrangements sometimes available for specific stages of the process. An initial consultation—often free or offered at a reduced rate—will help you understand your legal position, get an estimate of expenses, and determine the best course of action for contesting the will.

Contesting a will in the UK involves legally challenging the validity or terms of a deceased person’s will. Disputes may arise when beneficiaries or dependents believe that the will does not reflect the true intentions of the deceased—whether due to undue influence, lack of testamentary capacity, procedural errors, or fraud. This process can be emotionally taxing and legally complex, so it’s essential to have experienced legal representation. The solicitors and lawyers listed below are highly experienced and fully competent in handling will contests and estate disputes.

Contesting a Will Solicitors

Wendy Tsang

Staffordshire B79 7JS

Wendy Tsang solicitor Contesting a Will Staffordshire

Contesting a Will Solicitor Staffordshire

10 years of experience

From 195 £ and 195 £

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : Wendy Tsang is an experienced solicitor based in Staffordshire, specializing in wills, trusts, and estate matters. With a strong background working at two Legal 500 and Lexcel-accredited firms, she brings a high level of legal expertise and a reputation for outstanding client care to her current role at GloverPriest, where ...

Joy Edu

London SE13 6EE

Joy Edu solicitor Contesting a Will London

Contesting a Will Solicitor London

17 years of experience

From 150 £ and 267 £

Accepts legal aid

At a glance : Joy Edu is an experienced solicitor based in London, specializing in family law, including both private and public children law, as well as immigration, wills, trusts, and estate matters. With 16 years of experience, Joy is an Accredited Specialist Family Lawyer and a member of The Law Society’s Family Law Panel, holding sp...

Mark Cairns

Derbyshire DE55 7DD

Mark Cairns solicitor Contesting a Will Derbyshire

Contesting a Will Solicitor Derbyshire

42 years of experience

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : With 41 years of experience, Mark Cairns is a seasoned solicitor specializing in residential and commercial conveyancing, wills, trusts, estates, and neighbour disputes. Having joined Rickards & Cleaver in 1986 and later becoming a Partner, he has a wealth of experience across various legal fields. Areas of Expertise Re...

Jamie-Lee Hampson

Liverpool L13 5SG

Jamie-Lee Hampson solicitor Contesting a Will Liverpool

Contesting a Will Solicitor Liverpool

9 years of experience

From 100 £ and 217 £

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : Jamie-Lee Hampson is a dedicated solicitor based in Liverpool with over 8 years of experience in the legal field. Specializing in personal injury, wills, trusts, and estates, Jamie-Lee is known for her commitment to providing expert legal assistance to clients dealing with a range of personal and family-related matters. She...

Calum WHELAN

Liverpool L5 6PX

Calum WHELAN solicitor Contesting a Will Liverpool

Contesting a Will Solicitor Liverpool

9 years of experience

From 185 £ and 185 £

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : Calum Whelan is an experienced solicitor based in Liverpool, specializing in family law, divorce, and wills, trusts, and estates. With eight years of legal experience, he is a key member of Paul Crowley & Co, where he has been practicing since 2019, focusing exclusively on divorce, separation, and financial matters aris...

Paul Britton

Hove BN3 2BP

Paul Britton solicitor Contesting a Will Hove

Contesting a Will Solicitor Hove

From 200 £ and 300 £

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : I am the Owner, Director and a Solicitor at my firm, Britton and Time Solicitors. Britton and Time is a law firm based in Brighton and Hove which focuses on a multitude of legal areas. Before creating Britton and Time, I worked in another central London law firm and also in business development roles in my early 20's. I hav...

Jan MARZEC

London GU7 1JX

Jan MARZEC solicitor Contesting a Will London

Contesting a Will Solicitor London

26 years of experience

From 290 £ and 290 £

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : Jan MARZEC, an independent lawyer in London, specializes in fraud, employment litigation, bankruptcy, neighbor disputes, and healthcare law. With over 25 years of experience, Jan MARZEC provides comprehensive legal services in various areas, including: Neighbor Disputes: Assisting clients in resolving conflicts with neighbo...

Jennifer Owusu-Barnieh

Middlesex HA1 3RA

Jennifer Owusu-Barnieh solicitor Contesting a Will Middlesex

Contesting a Will Solicitor Middlesex

16 years of experience

From 250 £ and 250 £

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : Jennifer Owusu-Barnieh is a senior solicitor and co-founder of Danbar Solicitors, based in Middlesex. With over 15 years of experience, she is a highly skilled lawyer specializing in employment law, civil litigation, family law, and immigration matters. As the head of the Immigration Department at Danbar Solicitors, Jennife...

Heather Meakin

Liverpool L3 1HU

Heather Meakin solicitor Contesting a Will Liverpool

Contesting a Will Solicitor Liverpool

8 years of experience

From 161 £ and 161 £

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : Heather Meakin is a solicitor based in Liverpool with seven years of experience in Family Law, Divorce, Wills, Trusts, and Estate matters. She provides expert legal guidance tailored to the needs of individuals and families, ensuring clarity, efficiency, and a client-focused approach. Heather does not accept legal aid. In D...

Lauren MCINTOSH

Hampshire PO16 7BL

Lauren MCINTOSH solicitor Contesting a Will Hampshire

Contesting a Will Solicitor Hampshire

14 years of experience

From 255 £ and 255 £

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : Lauren MCINTOSH, a lawyer based in Hampshire, specializes in wills, trusts, and estate law, bringing over 13 years of experience to the field. Lauren is dedicated to providing comprehensive legal services in various areas, including: Will Writing: Drafting wills tailored to clients' specific needs and wishes. Contesting a W...

Hollingsworth Edwards Solicitors solicitor Contesting a Will London

Contesting a Will Solicitor London

5 Solicitors

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : Hollingsworth Edwards is a highly reputable and successful law firm based in West London, representing clients across the UK and internationally. With expertise in a wide range of legal areas, including criminal law, fraud, employment, family law, divorce, immigration, wills, trusts, estate planning, and litigation, the fir...

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Thushara Collins

Benfleet SS7 5LD

Thushara Collins solicitor Contesting a Will Benfleet

Contesting a Will Solicitor Benfleet

19 years of experience

From 100 £ and 250 £

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : Thushara Collins, a lawyer based in Benfleet, brings 18 years of experience in family law, property matters, and estate planning, providing dedicated legal services to clients. Fluent in English, French, Hindi, and Punjabi, Thushara specializes in various areas, including: Family Law & Divorce Advising clients on divorc...

Christopher SHEPHERD

London SW19 INE

Christopher SHEPHERD solicitor Contesting a Will London

Contesting a Will Solicitor London

From 280 £ and 330 £

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : Fluent in English and German, Christopher Shepherd is a highly skilled solicitor specializing in civil litigation, dispute resolution, and estate matters. As a Partner with extensive experience representing clients up to High Court level, he is dedicated to delivering strategic and effective legal solutions. Areas of Expert...

Debra Williamson

Buckinghamshire SLP 0BG

Debra Williamson solicitor Contesting a Will Buckinghamshire

Contesting a Will Solicitor Buckinghamshire

33 years of experience

From 225 £ and 225 £

Accepts legal aid

At a glance : Debra Williamson is a highly experienced solicitor based in Buckinghamshire, with 32 years of legal expertise. She specialises in wills, trusts, and estate matters, as well as driving and motoring offences. As the founder and head of MDW Solicitors, Debra is committed to providing a modern legal approach tailored to the nee...

Kay WINSTON

Bristol BS7 8BH

Kay WINSTON solicitor Contesting a Will Bristol

Contesting a Will Solicitor Bristol

45 years of experience

From 200 £ and 200 £

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : With 44 years of experience in the legal profession, Kay Winston is a highly skilled solicitor specializing in Wills, Trusts, and Estate matters. A graduate of Aberystwyth University College of Wales, Kay has worked extensively within the Private Client sector for over three decades. Kay’s practice covers a wide range of se...

Sophie DONOVAN

West Midlands DY14 9HZ

Sophie DONOVAN solicitor Contesting a Will West Midlands

Contesting a Will Solicitor West Midlands

13 years of experience

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : Sophie Donovan is an experienced solicitor based in the West Midlands, specializing in a wide range of legal areas, including family law, Wills and probate, debt recovery, and residential conveyancing. With 12 years of experience in the legal profession, Sophie has built a strong reputation for providing professional, relia...

Elizabeth Middleton

Reading RG5 4AE

Elizabeth Middleton solicitor Contesting a Will Reading

Contesting a Will Solicitor Reading

22 years of experience

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : Visiting a solicitor should be, welcoming and friendly experience, which is why I pride myself on offering a sympathetic, professional environment, based on listening and empathy. It’s important to me that clients have time to explain their problems so that I gain an understanding of their circumstances so that I can offer ...

Emeka Ezekwe

Ilford IG1 2SD

Emeka Ezekwe solicitor Contesting a Will Ilford

Contesting a Will Solicitor Ilford

26 years of experience

From 250 £ and 300 £

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : Emeka Ezekwe is a highly experienced solicitor based in Ilford, with 25 years of expertise in family law, divorce, litigation, and wills, trusts, and estate matters. Since qualifying in 2000, he has built a strong reputation for providing tailored legal solutions that clients can trust when making crucial decisions in both ...

Shah Ali

London E1 2LX

Shah Ali solicitor Contesting a Will London

Contesting a Will Solicitor London

14 years of experience

From 150 £ and 229 £

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : Shah Ali is a highly accomplished solicitor based in London, with 13 years of experience in family law, immigration, intellectual property, bankruptcy, conveyancing, and wills, trusts, and estates. As the founding Senior Partner of Waterstone Solicitors, he has built a reputation for delivering strategic and results-driven ...

Karen Rieveley

London SW11 4HY

Karen Rieveley solicitor Contesting a Will London

Contesting a Will Solicitor London

34 years of experience

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : Karen Rieveley is a highly experienced solicitor based in London, with over 33 years of expertise in conveyancing, wills, trusts, and estate matters. As a Director of Hodders Law Limited, she has played a pivotal role in the firm since training with Hodders and qualifying as a solicitor in 1992. She currently leads the Conv...

Reina D'Costa

Harrow HA5 1BN

Reina D'Costa solicitor Contesting a Will Harrow

Contesting a Will Solicitor Harrow

From 150 £ and 300 £

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : Reina D’costa, the founder of Bizlaw UK, is a savvy, practical and proactive UK Solicitor (dual qualified in the UK and India). She has many years of legal experience and great testimonials. She has a proven track record with multinationals, and start-ups and achievements across new territories and services. Reina has advis...

Diarmuid McKeown

Belfast BT1 3GN

Diarmuid McKeown solicitor Contesting a Will Belfast

Contesting a Will Solicitor Belfast

48 years of experience

From 150 £ and 220 £

Accepts legal aid

Free first consultation of 30 min

At a glance : Areas of Practice Personal Injury My firm McKeowns is recognised as a leading Personal Injury practice within Northern Ireland. Our approach to handling claims has been centred entirely on caring for clients. From the moment of instruction until the settlement of claim and payment of damages, each of our clients embarks upo...

Merlin BATCHELOR

Norwich NR1 2NG

Merlin BATCHELOR solicitor Contesting a Will Norwich

Contesting a Will Solicitor Norwich

13 years of experience

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : Merlin Batchelor is a highly experienced solicitor advocate, notary public, and managing director at Notary Near Me, based in Norwich. Specializing in conveyancing and probate, Merlin has a broad range of experience handling legal matters, from straightforward house sales and purchases to more complex lease purchase option ...

Deborah Reynolds

Pentre CF41 7LY

Deborah Reynolds solicitor Contesting a Will Pentre

Contesting a Will Solicitor Pentre

42 years of experience

From 75 £ and 325 £

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : Deborah Reynolds is a highly experienced solicitor based in Pentre, with 41 years of legal expertise. Specialising in family law, litigation, and wills, trusts, and estates, she has built a long-standing reputation for providing professional and client-focused legal services. Her extensive experience spans residential conve...

Claire Lawler

Liverpool L13 5SG

Claire Lawler solicitor Contesting a Will Liverpool

Contesting a Will Solicitor Liverpool

29 years of experience

From 100 £ and 217 £

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : Claire Lawler is an experienced solicitor based in Liverpool with 28 years of legal practice. Specializing in wills, trusts, estates, and personal injury claims, Claire has been an integral part of the team at Mackrell & Thomas for over 22 years. She is particularly skilled in handling personal injury claims and holds a...

Sarah Clowes

Stoke-on-Trent ST2 7HA

Sarah Clowes solicitor Contesting a Will Stoke-on-Trent

Contesting a Will Solicitor Stoke-on-Trent

21 years of experience

From 250 £ and 250 £

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : Sarah Clowes is a highly experienced solicitor based in Stoke-on-Trent, with 20 years of expertise in wills, trusts, and estate matters. As a partner at Clowes & Co. Solicitors, she provides specialist legal advice in areas such as will writing, probate, estate planning, trust disputes, contentious probate, and trust ad...

Sherry Taylor

London SW18 1GN

Sherry Taylor solicitor Contesting a Will London

Contesting a Will Solicitor London

From 275 £ and 295 £

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : Sherry Taylor is an experienced lawyer based in London, specializing in wills, trusts, and estate matters, including will writing, contesting a will, contentious probate, and probate. She does not accept legal aid cases but provides expert, personalized legal advice to individuals navigating complex estate-related issues. S...

Alexandra Bradbury

Stoke-on-Trent ST2 7HA

Alexandra Bradbury solicitor Contesting a Will Stoke-on-Trent

Contesting a Will Solicitor Stoke-on-Trent

11 years of experience

From 180 £ and 180 £

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : Alexandra Bradbury is a highly skilled solicitor based in Stoke-on-Trent, with 10 years of experience specializing in conveyancing, wills, trusts, and estate law. She provides expert legal guidance to individuals and families, ensuring they receive tailored and proactive support for their property and estate planning needs....

Marc White

Bristol BS7 8BH

Marc White solicitor Contesting a Will Bristol

Contesting a Will Solicitor Bristol

28 years of experience

From 200 £ and 200 £

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : With 27 years of experience, Marc White is a highly regarded solicitor specializing in Litigation, Wills, Trusts, and Estate matters. Fluent in English, French, and Spanish, Marc offers a unique ability to communicate clearly and effectively with a diverse range of clients, providing tailored legal solutions to meet their s...

Syd Brown

Belfast BT1 3GN

Syd Brown solicitor Contesting a Will Belfast

Contesting a Will Solicitor Belfast

29 years of experience

From 110 £ and 150 £

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : Syd Brown is an experienced lawyer based in Belfast, renowned for his expertise in property law, wills, trusts, estate matters, and dispute resolution. With 28 years of legal practice, he has developed a solid reputation for delivering high-quality legal services tailored to meet the needs of his clients. Over the course of...

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Prashant Chaudhary

Southall UB1 3DB

Prashant Chaudhary solicitor Contesting a Will Southall

Wills trust and estate Solicitor Southall

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : Prashant Chaudhary is a specialist solicitor based in Southall, offering expert legal services in Family Law, Wills, Trusts, and Estate matters. With a wealth of experience, he provides comprehensive legal support tailored to his clients' needs, handling everything from family-related disputes to estate administration. In F...

Sushil Gaikwad

London SE18 6FH

Sushil Gaikwad solicitor Contesting a Will London

Wills trust and estate Solicitor London

16 years of experience

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : With 15 years of experience, Sushil Gaikwad specializes in a wide range of legal areas, including employment, family law, commercial law, and financial services. He offers expert legal services in areas such as dispute resolution, immigration, intellectual property, and civil litigation. Areas of Expertise Employment & ...

Mark Hunter

Liverpool L11 1BX

Mark Hunter solicitor Contesting a Will Liverpool

Wills trust and estate Solicitor Liverpool

30 years of experience

From 100 £ and 217 £

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : Mark Hunter is an specialist personal injury solicitor and the owner of Mackrell & Thomas. Mark has considerable expertise in all types of personal injury claims, ranging from fatal accidents and catastrophic injuries to minor whiplash and sprains. Mark has over 20 years’ experience as a solicitor specialising in person...

Hallmark Solicitors Limited

Birmingham B4 6AT

Hallmark Solicitors Limited solicitor Contesting a Will Birmingham

Wills trust and estate Solicitor Birmingham

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : Hallmark Solicitors Limited is a law firm based in Birmingham, UK, providing expert legal services in family law, financial disputes, and private client matters. The firm assists clients with a wide range of family-related issues, including divorce, nullity, disputes between cohabiting partners, and matters involving childr...

Liz Garratt

Derbyshire DE55 7DD

Liz Garratt solicitor Contesting a Will Derbyshire

Wills trust and estate Solicitor Derbyshire

19 years of experience

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : With 18 years of experience, Liz Garratt is a highly skilled Private Client Solicitor specializing in Conveyancing, Wills, Trusts, and Estates. Having been in the legal profession since 2007, Liz offers a compassionate and client-focused approach to legal matters, particularly in the areas of Wills, Probate, Lasting Powers ...

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