Contentious Trusts & Probate Solicitors
Recognised as leaders in our area with top rankings in the legal directories, our team is led by the highly rated Partners, Michelle Rose and Fiona Lawrence.
The team are recognised as contentious probate experts, committed to providing a first class legal service at competitive rates. Every member of the team brings a unique personal strength to our contentious probate offering, whether it’s pragmatism, compassion or tenacity.
Losing someone close to you is hard enough without the added strain of disputes over their estate.
These disagreements, often fuelled by increasing property values or evolving relationships, can be painful and emotionally charged. In these moments, choosing expert solicitors with a blend of legal expertise and understanding can make all the difference.
At VWV, we specialise in contentious probate legal advice, helping clients like you navigate disputes arising from Wills and estates. Our approach is straightforward, jargon-free, and tailored to your unique circumstances. We understand the importance of acting quickly to protect your position, assess the strength of your claim and outline clear steps forward.
Court proceedings are very much a last resort. Our solicitors are committed to achieving the very best possible outcome for you in the most cost effective way, which often results in negotiated out of court settlements.
Whether your situation involves contesting a Will, disputes over executorship, or other estate matters, our goal is to guide you towards the best possible outcome in a supportive, cost-effective way.
Our expertise
At VWV, we are recognised leaders in contentious probate law, with a proven track record of helping clients resolve complex estate disputes.
Our team combines deep legal expertise with practical, empathetic support to guide you through the often difficult process of challenging or defending a Will.
You can rely on us for pragmatic, strategic solutions, ensuring you are supported every step of the way. Our approach is client-focused, ensuring you are never left in the dark and always fully informed about your options and the progress of your case.
VWV's contentious probate team provided exceptional representation in our complex estate matter, demonstrating strategic excellence and robust defence that led to the opposition withdrawing their claim entirely. Their proactive approach, combined with tactical expertise in managing disclosure requests and challenging deadlines, resulted in a swift and favourable resolution while protecting our interests throughout.
Our work highlights
We represented three beneficiaries in a dispute over their late mother’s £2 million farmhouse, where another beneficiary claimed it had been promised to him.
With complex partnership and proprietary estoppel issues at play, we successfully resolved all disputes through mediation, avoiding a costly and contentious court battle.
We represented three adult children after their father left his entire estate to his cleaner, disinheriting them.
Challenging the Will on grounds of undue influence, lack of capacity due to dementia, and lack of knowledge, we worked with experts to resolve complex issues, securing a swift settlement and avoiding trial.
In any one year we recover millions of pounds for spouses, cohabitees and adult children who have been inadequately provided for.
