Last Updated on 27th April 2026
Using ‘virtual mediation’ to resolve UK Inheritance disputes involving Canadian or US residents.
We employ ‘virtual mediation’ to assist Canadian and US residents in resolving Inheritance disputes and Inheritance Act claims involving estates in England and Wales. By utilising ‘virtual mediation, we are able to resolve contentious probate cases conveniently, quickly, and cost-effectively.
Inheritance disputes and contested Wills are our specialist areas, and our team of expert lawyers is here to bridge the geographical gap between those across the Atlantic and their affairs back here in the UK.
We regularly assist parties in the United States and Canada. Here is a testimonial we have received from a satisfied client based in the USA:
“I live in the United States when I learned that my mother had passed. The estate was in a really bad mess and things became very hostile and contentious with my only sibling. I consider myself very lucky that Slee Blackwell agreed to take my case. Considering that I reside across the pond communication was smooth and swift. It was a long road to travel but I could not have completed this chapter without the help from Anya and Slee Blackwell Solicitors LLP. I highly recommend this firm and Anya Hoyland should you ever need a lawyer to deal with a contentious inheritance.”
We have nine fully qualified lawyers who work exclusively in this niche area of law, making them one of the largest and most experienced inheritance dispute teams in the country. Our expertise has been recognised by the independent guide to the legal sector in the UK, the Legal 500, which had this to say about us:
“The strengths of the team is their ability to be thoroughly knowledgeable, stand for no nonsense, and do their absolute best for their client.”
It has also described team leader and ACTAPS member Naomi Ireson as, ‘simply perfect’ and ‘a legend in the making’.
We are familiar with the particular challenges of handling disputes where a party resides in a different part of the globe, and will do everything we can to ensure that the geographical distance does not prejudice their legal position.
We always strive to find solutions to problems and are proud of our track record of success in resolving disputes on favourable terms for our clients.
Mediation is a particularly effective way of resolving disputes where a party is located overseas. Since the pandemic, we have pioneered the use of ‘virtual mediation’, so it is no longer necessary for all the parties to a dispute to travel and attend a mediation in person. Because the whole process can now take place online, it’s an ideal solution for those located in Canada or the US who do not wish to travel back to the UK to sort out a legal dispute. The time difference can sometimes present a challenge, but we are happy to try to work around this, and in any case, the lower costs and speed of ‘virtual mediation’ more than make up for any inconvenience.
We offer a range of funding options to those living in Canada and the USA, and we are often able to work on a No Win, No Fee basis.
If you would like further information about how we can help to resolve UK Inheritance disputes involving Canadian or US residents, then get in touch with us.