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Samantha is an Associate in our Dispute Resolution team, specialising in Wills, Trusts, and Estate claims.
She advises clients on a wide range of contentious matters, including inheritance disputes under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975, executor and beneficiary disagreements, trust disputes, validity of wills, funeral disputes, and proprietary estoppel claims.
Known for her pragmatic and straight-talking approach, Samantha works closely with clients to achieve practical solutions, often navigating complex claims that involve jurisdictional elements.
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Samantha joined Flint Bishop in September 2025, having previously worked at a nationally recognised law firm in Yorkshire specialising in estate litigation.
She acts for clients both nationally and internationally, bringing a wealth of experience in defending and pursuing complex claims. Notable cases include Lettice v Lettice [2022] EWHC 3013 (Ch), where she successfully defended an Inheritance Act claim, resulting in the claimant losing and being ordered to pay indemnity costs.
Samantha is a member of CONTRA (The Contentious Trusts Association) and a full member of ACTAPS (Association of Contentious Trust and Probate Specialists), reflecting her commitment to professional development and expertise in this specialised area.
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From the very beginning, through the first telephone conversation and e-mail, Samantha understood the reality and difficult situation I was in.
I was very pleased working with Sam as she is very professional, hard working, and has a calm and understanding manner. She helped me through some very difficult times and steered the case for the best possible outcome.
Sam has an understanding of how things can be very challenging for an individual and made it easy for me to provide my input and information to help build up a case.
Private Wealth Dispute Client
I was deeply impressed with Samantha’s professionalism and assistance in my case at all times, and would not hesitate to use the services of Flint Bishop in the future.
Private Wealth Dispute Client
I would like to take this opportunity to thank Sam for her long and stustained hard work, professionalism and friendship, in bringing this case to a satisfactory conclusion. You have given us our lives back.
Private Dispute Client
“I recently used Sam Hirst for a probate dispute and from the initial consultation through to the resolution of the case, I was impressed by her professionalism, expertise, and approachable manner. Her communication was prompt and clear, ensuring I was well informed throughout the process. Sam provided excellent support, and I would highly recommend her.”
Private Client
“Sam Hirst represented me in an inheritance act claim and went above and beyond to get me a resolution I was happy with. This was a very emotional and difficult case, and I would have been lost without Sam’s guidance and advice. Sam is extremely professional and informative whilst also showing so much care and empathy. She was always available should I have any questions explaining each step, so I understood and provided solutions throughout always keeping the costs as low as possible.
I was put at ease straight away, any worries that I had were answered and I felt listened to. Sam made a very hard situation so much easier with her caring and calm manner. I would highly recommend Sam to anyone in the same situation. A fantastic solicitor and a very lovely person. Thank you.”
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