Samantha Hirst
Associate Solicitor – Dispute Management
About Samantha
Samantha Hirst joined Lupton Fawcett in December 2020 as a Solicitor in the Dispute Management Team in Leeds. She studied Law at Staffordshire University and graduated in 2008.
Sam is a Contentious Trust and Probate specialist and advises on a wide range of wills, trusts and estate disputes.
These cases are emotionally challenging and upsetting for the people involved because they have often lost someone close to them. Sam will always explore the possibility of an early settlement. Sometimes this cannot be achieved, and court proceedings are necessary but Sam will fight hard to get the right result for clients.
Contact Samantha
“Sam (Hirst) represented me and my family in connection with some issues with my late fathers estate. We found Sam to be a good listener and could rely on her to come up with solutions to resolve the issues we faced, she was professional and reassuring at all times. Sam made a very hard time much easier to deal with and I would recommend her to anyone in a similar situation.”
“I strongly recommend and can provide references to anyone thinking of hiring Sam (Hirst) to help navigate a probate / family dispute. She is calm, expert and always on point. She is a complete star of a solicitor and I cannot recommend her more highly. Very satisfied clients.”
“Sam (Hirst) is one of the best probate dispute lawyers I have ever come across. Sam’s ability to calmly stride through complex legal and family issues – is a rare talent. She is also responsive, caring and cost aware at all time. A superb mix and I was very lucky to find her for my client.”
“I highly recommend Sam (Hirst) for conduct of family inheritance / property disputes. We would have been lost without her calm and wise manner. It is obvious from the get go that she is used to dealing with contested matters between relatives. Sam’s expertise and practical approach was both reassuring and effective to achieve the resolution that was in the best interests of everyone. She was also 100% accurate with her costs estimate! Very happy client, thank you Sam!”
“In my role as Executor of a late relative’s estate I recently sought legal assistance from Lupton Fawcett Solicitors for legal matters in connection with a dispute of the contents of the Will by another party preventing me obtaining probate and carrying out the instructions detailed in the Will. From the initial consultation to the resolution of the case, the solicitor Samantha Hirst demonstrated a deep understanding of the law and provided clear, concise advice.
Sam was very professional and empathetic, making me feel at ease throughout the process of reaching a satisfactory conclusion to the dispute. She explained each step in a way that was easy to understand; especially when the legal process and jargon often appeared confusing and made sure I was comfortable with each decision before proceeding.
The resolution of the situation was better than I had expected, thanks to the diligent work and attention to detail by Sam.”
-Allan Plumb