Amy Wilford
Senior Associate, Contentious Probate
- Phone: 01892 701306
- Email: amy.wilford@ts-p.co.uk
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Specialisms & expertise
- Contentious will, trust and estate disputes.
- Claims under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975.
- Professional negligence claims relating to the above areas.
Client stories & examples of work
- Advising in a probate dispute arising from a will executed by a testator who had mental capacity issues
- Acting for the litigation friend of a minor beneficiary of an English law trust in a contentious application for the appointment of a judicial trustee
- Assisting a partner at the mediation of a 1975 Act claim involving an aggrieved spouse
- Assisting in a multi party contested statutory will application to the Court of Protection
- Acting in a professional negligence claim arising out of the failure by a solicitor to bring a 1975 Act claim in time.
Types of client
Mainly private individuals such as executors, trustees, beneficiaries under wills, and disappointed and forgotten beneficiaries.
Profile
Amy graduated from the University of Leeds with a 2:1 in English Language and Linguistics. She went on to complete the Graduate Diploma in Law and Legal Practice Course at BPP Law School, with distinction.
Amy joined the firm in February 2016 from a niche private client practice in the West End, where she qualified as a solicitor in February 2014. She is a member of ACTAPS (Association of Contentious Trust and Probate Specialists), a member of ConTrA, a network for Contentious Trusts Associates, and was until recently, a student mentor for the Social Mobility Foundation, mentoring year 12 students on its Aspiring Professionals Programme, for those interested in a career in the law.
Amy was efficient and thorough
Client
Amy Wilford is conscientious and hard-working with a great depth of knowledge.
The Legal 500 2020
Amy Wilford is very bright and thorough; she is a reliable practitioner and handles each case with skill.
The Legal 500 2020
Amy Wilford handled my case efficiently, professionally and sympathetically. I knew where we were at every step of the journey.
The Legal 500 2020
As a family, we wish to let the company know what an excellent job Amy has done for us. This as been a difficult time, but this has been made so much easier with Amy as our solicitor.
Client
The advice given was clear and exactly what I required. The whole matter was dealt with in a professional and sympathetic way.
Client
Felt very confident that I had made the right choice from the very first meeting. I was informed how long the process was likely to take and the cost and updated every step of the way. Made me aware of the time frame and cost from the outset. Updated me every step of the process. Very efficient in obtaining information and statements from others and chasing when responses not received. Making sure everything was covered so only one High Court hearing was necessary to obtain desired result.
Client
We found her to be professional in her work, showing great sincerity, giving excellent pragmatic advice and with meticulous attention to detail in her correspondence.
Client
Always gave me time to make my own considerations never rushed me.
Client
Amy Wilford, I honestly say I could not fault her at any level. She kept very firm pressure on my siblings. Did not rise to any nonsense. Kept me informed at every stage and how we should go forward.
Client
The continual advice and back up from all the specialist in different departments was reassuring for me and my family.
Client
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