Rebecca Stapleton
Solicitor
Rebecca is a qualified lawyer specialising in contentious probate work including disputes about wills, trusts and inheritance.
Rebecca embarked on her legal career at Samuels Solicitors in November 2016 as an Office Assistant and swiftly progressed to become a Legal Secretary, a Paralegal and then Trainee Solicitor. Rebecca achieved a 2:1 Bachelor of Law (Honours) Degree with the Open University whilst working full time as a Paralegal and subsequently completed her Legal Practice Course at the University of Law in Bristol whilst working full time as a Trainee Solicitor.
Her academic journey culminated in the attainment of a Master of Laws (LLM) during which time she compiled a research report on the Office of the Public Guardian’s 2025 Transformation Programme and the protection of vulnerable donors in preparing lasting powers of attorney.
As a result of her training with Samuels, Rebecca has a wide breadth of experience in property litigation, residential and commercial conveyancing, professional negligence and private client work, but she now deals mainly with contentious probate claims. Her diverse skill set is invaluable to both her clients and colleagues.
Rebecca is dedicated to providing a compassionate and pragmatic approach in all of the matters she handles, whether contentious or non-contentious. She has a particular interest in challenges to the validity of wills, claims under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependents) Act 1975, breach of trust disputes and TOLATA proceedings but also offers effective will writing, Power of Attorney and estate administration services.
Currently readjusting to the luxury of weekends after 5 to 6 years of study, Rebecca has found a new love of Pilates and badminton.
Rebecca will call you back or you can send an email directly to: rls@samuels-solicitors.co.uk
Latest News
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Rebecca Stapleton
If a person who has died owed you money, how do you go about recovering it from their estate?06/11/2024 -
Rebecca Stapleton
Changes to Capital Gains and Inheritance Tax which apply after you pass away, could affect how much you pass on to your family.31/10/2024 -
Rebecca Stapleton
If you have lost out on your inheritance because a loved one gave their money away, you might be able to bring a challenge.21/10/2024 -
Rebecca Stapleton
Attorneys can have wide powers to deal with the cash and assets of a donor, under an LPA. But what rules are they subject to?08/10/2024 -
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A dispute concerning gifts made before a deceased's death will be considered by the Court of Appeal, using ancient Roman legal principles.21/08/2024 -
Rebecca Stapleton
An unregulated solicitor's very poor work has meant a man has been buried, contrary to the wishes he left in his will.06/11/2023