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Will, Trust & Estate Disputes

Will, Trust & Estate Disputes

We provide a friendly and sympathetic service to our clients to achieve a resolution, advising on probate, Will disputes and estate administration.

Losing a loved one is always a difficult time. A dispute can make things so much more painful and unpleasant. These types of disputes are inevitably personal, emotional and hugely important to all concerned. As each person and each family is unique, so are the disputes. Our clients are unique.

At TWM, we are here to be a trusted adviser, to explain and professionally guide you through the process in a friendly and sympathetic way, offering practical advice and pragmatic solutions. Our Wills, Trust and Estate Disputes team provides the specialist expertise and experience to achieve the best outcome we can for you.

Will, Trust and Estate Disputes (also known as Contentious Trusts and Probate or Private Wealth Disputes) describes a wide range of specialist work in the following areas:

Forming part of our Dispute Resolution department we have a specialist team of solicitors dealing with Will, Trust and Estate Disputes led by Stuart Downey. The team includes Chris Unsworth and Rebecca Westwood.

The Will, Trust and Estate Disputes team works closely with the firm’s excellent Dispute Resolution department and the firm’s large and highly regarded Private Client team to deliver advice and expertise to trustees/executors, individuals and charities across a wide range of trust and Will/estate disputes.

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What our clients say...

Thank you Simon Burdett-Dixon at TWM for your extremely professional and friendly approach in resolving a boundary dispute. I would thoroughly recommend TWM and Simon Burdett-Dixon.

Google Review - January 2026

I cannot praise Simon Burdett-Dixon of TWM Solicitors enough. He has worked hard over the last 7 years to bring a favourable conclusion to a long going matter. I would without any hesitation recommend Simon and TWM to anyone looking for a specialist in boundary disputes.

Trustpilot review - December 2025

I contacted TWM for advice and support with a dispute regarding the estate of my late Father. Mr Stuart Downey handled my case. He was superb, always available if needed to discuss things and handled the case with a high level of professionalism and effectiveness leading to the successful conclusion of the matter. Highly recommended.

Trustpilot review - November 2025

I used TWM Solicitors, who are tier 1, to assist with a Dispute Resolution pertaining to a Will. My initial meeting with Stuart Downey in the Guildford office was impressive, and he covered all the bases with regard to the circumstances. Subsequent communications with Stuart and Rebecca Westwood offered clear and helpful advice and direction. I was pleased that I had a positive outcome from the litigation, but even if that had not been achievable, I would still be happy to recommend TWM to others. The backroom staff were also competent, and prompt.

Google Review - June 2023

Simon Burdett-Dixon is able to find solutions which other rival solicitors seem unable to think of. If something needs to be researched he is able to do it very well. He has always served us well.

The Legal 500 - 2024

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