Biography
Helen has over 20 years of litigation experience and has specialised in contentious probate for over 8 years. Helen is a Full Member of the Association of Contentious Probate Solicitors (ACTAPS) and was noted in Chambers in 2010 for her “balance of toughness and charm” and in Legal 500 in 2015 as “one to watch.” Helen is also a trustee at St Ann’s Hospice.
Helen has acted for a wide range of clients; individual claimants and defendants, minors, personal representatives, trustees and beneficiaries, and charities to name but a few.
Helen has also been appointed to act for attorneys in contentious Court of Protection applications and has been appointed to act for a deceased’s estate under-representation order. Helen also advises on issues of domicile and the contentious aspects of foreign estates.
Helen heads up the Private Wealth Disputes team, which has again received the prestigious ranking of Band 2 in the Chambers and Partners High Net Worth Guide. Helen has also received an individual Band 2 ranking in the guide, with a source describing her as 'bright, friendly and highly knowledgeable. A joy to work with'. Another states 'Helen should be commended for building a really strong probate team. She works tirelessly for her clients and is incredibly good at what she does in what can be seen as a difficult sector'.
Helen is described in the Legal 500 as a "First-class litigator".
Before joining Myerson in 2016, Helen was a Partner at SAS Daniels, where she was responsible for the firms’ contentious trust and probate work.
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Helen Thompson is a first-rate litigator and charismatic leader of the team.
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Blogs By Helen Thompson
Top Tips for Challenging a Will
If you are deciding whether or not to contest a Will , there are certain practical steps and tips you can consider beforehand. Before commencing any challenge to a deceased’s Will or intestacy, consideration should be given to the status of their...
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Minor Children and the Inheritance Act
Different categories of people can bring claims against an estate under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975. The Act enables an applicant to challenge a Will (or intestacy if there is no Will) on the basis that it has...
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Autism and Will Disputes – Essential Considerations
Estate disputes of whatever nature are legally and emotionally difficult. If such a dispute involves a person with autism, other factors need to be taken into account. Autism is a spectrum condition, and individuals may have varying levels of...
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Woman Who Moved Her Dying Mother's Hand to Sign a Will Loses in High Stakes Legal Battle
In a case that underscores the complexities of wills and the importance of ensuring proper legal processes, a woman who guided her dying mother's hand to sign a will has lost a high-stakes legal battle over a £700,000 estate. The court's ruling is...
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Am I Legally Entitled to an Inheritance?
The inheritance laws of England and Wales are complicated, with many rights based on laws established years ago. Understanding what rights you have can be hard to navigate, especially at a difficult and emotional time. Our Contentious Probate...
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The Court of Appeal overrules the High Court decision on undue influence in Rea v Rea
Where someone has made a Will, it can be challenged if it was produced as a result of "undue influence" by one of the beneficiaries. Our Contentious Probate lawyers explore a recent decision in a case called Rea v Rea which demonstrates how these...
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