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Contentious probate & inheritance solicitors in London

Our probate experts provide clear, practical advice on disputed Wills, inheritance, estates and trusts for clients across the Greater London region.

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London’s contentious probate specialists

The contesting of Wills, estates and trusts is a highly unique and specialised area of law. Our solicitors are nationally recognised for their work in this field.

The team focuses exclusively on contentious trusts and probate. This gives us the experience, insight and acumen to solve any dispute quickly and sensitively. 

We offer strategic, pragmatic and practical advice around:

  • Disputed Wills — you may have concerns about whether a Will accurately reflects a deceased person’s last wishes. We cover the investigation, interpretation and contesting of Wills, as well as support for those looking to defend challenges to a Will.
  • Inheritance Act claims — we act for claimants and defendants in claims brought by a person who doesn’t receive reasonable financial provision under a Will (or under the intestacy rules, if no Will exists).
  • Executor and trustee misconduct disputes — we assist beneficiaries in obtaining their inheritance and with removing executors who are failing to fulfil their duties when administering an estate. We also provide advice to executors facing such claims or those with concerns about what's required.
  • Financial abuse claims — those who require assistance with their finances can be vulnerable to exploitation. We advise in circumstances when suspicions are aroused, whether during the lifetime of the alleged victim or after they've passed away.

Our London contentious probate team includes some of the country’s leading experts in this area. We’ve worked on probate cases of all types, including high-net-worth and landmark cases involving complex estates and trusts.

These disputes can be emotionally challenging. We’ll guide you through the process sensitively and help you to develop a bespoke strategy for securing a fair outcome.

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Nicola Turner

We find solutions to inheritance disputes & all other life issues

Our “extremely knowledgeable” contentious probate and trusts team is one of the country’s most experienced and celebrated, by clients and peers alike.

It’s led by Nicola Turner, described as a “stand out practitioner” in The Legal 500, noted for her “kind, thoughtful, understanding legal counsel” and tireless attention to detail. 

We cover the entire Greater London region and beyond. Our state-of-the-art office space at 60 Cannon Street can be the perfect environment for potentially difficult personal discussions.

We’re a multidisciplinary team, with over 500 experts delivering the full range of legal services. Through Brabners Personal, we bring together specialist advice across private client matters such as estate planning and dispute resolution to help you plan and protect your future.

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Nicola Turner

Nicola Turner

Partner, Head of Contentious Trusts and Probate

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Danielle Pawson

Senior Associate

Georgina Vokes

Georgina Vokes

Solicitor

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“Brabners' contentious trusts and probate are extremely knowledgeable... an invaluable service which is prompt and always professional... empathetic and understanding.”

Client feedback, The Legal 500 2026

“Nicola Turner has been very efficient with all my legal needs... kind, thoughtful, understanding legal counsel... [she] works tirelessly for her clients, has passion and dedication to ensure the best possible outcome is achieved.”

Client feedback, The Legal 500 2026

“The specialist contentious trusts and probate team at Brabners advises domestic and international clients on a broad range of matters relating to the resolution of disputes and the administration of estates, including challenges to the validity of Wills, Court of Protection proceedings and Charity Act matters involving trustees. The ‘engaging and solution-focused' practice head Nicola Turner is a contentious trusts and probate expert with strong commercial capabilities.”

The Legal 500 2025

“Nicola Turner took instructions and immediately formulated a strategy to deal with what became a lengthy and difficult case. At each stage, she had a clear vision of what the next stage looked like and was able to drive the other parties’ responses with great skill — allowing her to carry out in-depth comparisons of the responses and evidence provided by the other party. She advised and managed my expectations, so any decisions made were fact-based and provided a pathway to the eventual result. I have no hesitation in recommending Nicola.”

Will validity challenge defendant

“I'd like to take this opportunity to personally thank you for agreeing to take on our situation, the support and guidance you have given to us and your professionalism at all times. It has been a very difficult time... reading your emails and following your suggested route to proceed has kept us strong and more determined, which we sincerely thank you for. We can't express in words how much we appreciate everything you've done.”

Will & inheritance disputes client

“Thank you so much, Nicola [Turner]. Please know that you have made a huge difference to my son’s life and my own — and we are hugely grateful for all that you have done. This is truly the first time in over four years where I don’t feel like I am carrying a ton of lead weight with me everywhere. We can finally begin to live again.”

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