Leicester Will, Trust & Probate Dispute Solicitors
Specialist support for inheritance and probate disputes
Inheritance, will and trust disputes often arise at emotionally challenging times. Our experienced probate dispute solicitors support individuals and families in Leicester with clear, practical advice, helping you resolve disputes efficiently and with confidence.
Based in Leicester, our team advises on a wide range of contentious probate matters, combining technical legal expertise with a calm and compassionate approach tailored to your circumstances.
Helping you navigate probate and inheritance disputes
Disputes involving wills, trusts and estates can quickly become complex, particularly where family relationships or significant assets are involved. Our probate dispute solicitors work closely with clients across Leicester and Leicestershire to provide measured, strategic advice focused on achieving the best possible outcome.
Whether your dispute relates to the interpretation of a will, the administration of an estate or concerns about fairness in inheritance, our Leicester‑based solicitors will guide you through your options step by step.
How we can support you
We regularly advise Leicester clients on a broad range of will, trust and probate disputes, including:
- Challenges to the validity of a will
- Inheritance Act claims for financial provision
- Executor, trustee and beneficiary disputes
- Disputes involving lifetime gifts or allegations of undue influence
- Trust disputes and disagreements over estate administration
- Removal or replacement of executors or trustees
- Professional negligence claims relating to wills and estate planning
- Issues involving mental capacity or powers of attorney
Our Leicester probate dispute solicitors take time to understand the wider context of your dispute, not just the legal issues.
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A sensitive and solutions‑focused approach
Clients in Leicester often come to us during periods of bereavement or family tension. We recognise that probate disputes are about more than legal principles, they affect relationships, finances and peace of mind.
Where appropriate, our solicitors seek to resolve Leicester probate disputes through negotiation or mediation to reduce stress, cost and delay. If court proceedings are necessary, we prepare cases thoroughly and explain each stage clearly so you always know what to expect.
Why clients choose our team
Our probate dispute solicitors are trusted by Leicester clients because we offer:
- Extensive experience handling complex and high‑value probate disputes
- Support from a nationally recognised contentious probate team
- Clear, upfront advice on costs, risks and timescales
- Access to flexible funding options where suitable
- A practical, empathetic and outcome‑focused service
Although your matter may be based in Leicester, you benefit from the strength of Freeths’ wider private client and litigation expertise.
Local knowledge with national expertise
While we support clients locally in Leicester, many probate disputes involve assets, family members or interests beyond the region. Our solicitors regularly assist Leicester clients with estates that include business interests, farming assets or property across the UK.
This combination of local understanding and national capability allows us to deliver advice that is both grounded and strategically robust.
Speak to our probate dispute solicitors
If you need advice on a will, trust or inheritance dispute in Leicester, our probate dispute solicitors are here to help. We offer an initial, no‑obligation discussion to understand your situation and outline your options clearly.
Get in touch with our Leicester team today to find out how we can support you in resolving your dispute with clarity, confidence and care.
Client settlements
Defending a testamentary capacity claim involving a £6.5m estate
We defended a challenge to the testamentary capacity of a prominent businessman whose final will governed an estate valued at £6.5 million. The case attracted significant media attention and required careful handling of medical and factual evidence.
Outcome: The will was successfully defended, preserving the deceased’s final wishes.
Acting for an independent administrator on a £20m+ estate
We act for the independent administrator of the England & Wales estate of a notable US businesswoman valued at over £20 million. The estate includes offshore structures, company shares, high‑value property, artwork and specialist fashion items, alongside an underlying will validity challenge.
Outcome: Ongoing administration and dispute management of a complex, multi‑jurisdictional estate.
Advising trustees of a £50m+ trust
We advised trustees managing assets valued in excess of £50 million following claims by beneficiaries that resulted in deadlock and the removal of previous trustees. Our advice focused on trustee duties, risk management and restoring effective governance of the trust.
Outcome: Trust administration stabilised and trustees supported in managing ongoing beneficiary issues.
Acting for executors on a £19m land sale
We acted for executors seeking court approval for the sale of development land valued at £19 million. The matter required a blessing application to ensure the executors were protected when exercising their powers.
Outcome: Court approval obtained, enabling the sale to proceed with executor protection.
FAQs
We advise on will challenges, inheritance claims, executor and trustee disputes, lifetime gift issues, drafting errors and professional negligence claims.
Yes. Clients often contact our Leicester team at an early stage. We will assess your circumstances and explain your options in clear, straightforward terms.
We act for beneficiaries, executors, trustees and individuals who believe they have been unfairly treated or excluded from an estate.
No. Many disputes are resolved without court involvement. If proceedings are required, our Leicester probate dispute solicitors will guide you through each stage and explain the risks and costs involved.
Costs depend on complexity and how the dispute is resolved. We provide clear information from the outset and keep you informed throughout.
Yes. Where suitable, we can explore options such as no win no fee, deferred fees, insurance or third‑party funding.
After an initial conversation with our Leicester probate dispute team, we will outline a clear strategy, confirm next steps and explain what information we need to move forward.
Testimonials
"There is real depth of experience and expertise within Freeths across all their offices. They are extremely approachable and have a very practical...
The Legal 500, 2026
"I have found Freeths to be professional, courteous and proportionate in discharging their obligations to clients and also beneficiaries of estates...
The Legal 500, 2026
"Freeths are market leaders for trusts and estates matters, particularly for high net worth individuals."
The Legal 500, 2026
"Freeths enjoy an excellent reputation for contentious trusts and probate advice and have superb lawyers within the team."
The Legal 500, 2026
"I have been treated with the utmost kindness and respect at a difficult moment in my life. There has also been humour and humanity, which does mak...
The Legal 500, 2026
"There are a wide range of experts within the Freeths practice, and I gained an overall feeling of professionalism and trust in the team. Issues ar...
The Legal 500, 2026
"Freeths stand out for the wealth of experience offered by their team and excellent resourcing. I would rank them highest among Midlands firms for...
The Legal 500, 2026
"Freeths is an extremely strong presence in the market: it is large enough to have all the expertise and resources which a dispute of this nature m...
The Legal 500, 2025
"Freeths is an extremely strong presence in the market: it is large enough to have all the expertise and resources which a dispute of this nature m...
The Legal 500, 2025
"The team at Freeths are my go-to for this practice area. Always extremely knowledgeable and pragmatic in their approach and their client communica...
The Legal 500, 2024
"The stand out aspect of this firm is the breadth of experience in this field, with excellent resources behind them. They have top quality partners...
The Legal 500, 2024
"Freeths is one my favourite firms and this team is no exception. They really know their stuff and go the extra mile for their clients. They focus...
The Legal 500, 2024
"Freeths are a leading player in the field of Contentious Trusts and Probate. The specialist team sits within an organisation that is very well res...
The Legal 500, 2023
"Good national coverage, large and experienced team of specialists who are all down to earth and approachable."
The Legal 500, 2023
"They offer an excellent service across the whole range of contentious trusts and estates and Court of Protection work. Always focused on the clien...
The Legal 500, 2023
"The whole team is well-informed and professional. Whenever I spoke with any staff member in this team, they were extremely helpful and genuinely c...
The Legal 500, 2023
"The team deals very sensitively with very delicate matters, they are able to communicate difficult matters sympathetically and they try to reduce...
The Legal 500, 2023
"From my perspective it has a great deal of inhouse specialist knowledge, including a very strong private client offering. Thus the private client...
The Legal 500, 2023
"Freeths has a well-established and well-regarded private client team. The strength of the team transcends the regional offices. It is often involv...
The Legal 500, 2023
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