Mitchells Solicitors

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Mitchells Solicitors: Expert Legal Services in York

Mitchells Solicitors, established in York since 1936, combines traditional values with contemporary legal expertise to deliver tailored client-focused solutions. Our specialist lawyers provide first-class services in contentious probate, family law, property transactions, and civil litigation, supported by over 40 years of combined experience. We prioritise accessibility, offering a free 30-minute consultation to demystify legal processes during challenging times. Our team, led by Philip Chapman, a solicitor with extensive expertise in inheritance disputes and ACTAPS membership, has secured landmark rulings in the High Court and County Court. We maintain high standards through individualised client care, building trust through transparent communication and a commitment to resolving complex legal matters efficiently. Our reputation extends beyond Yorkshire, serving clients nationwide and internationally, with a track record of successful outcomes in contested wills, probate administration, and property conveyancing.

We adhere to rigorous professional standards, regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority, and provide clear cost structures, including fixed-fee and no-win-no-fee options, to ensure legal services remain accessible and cost-effective. Our approach balances empathy with technical proficiency, particularly in sensitive areas like bereavement support and lasting power of attorney arrangements. By maintaining a balance between tradition and innovation, we ensure clients receive both stability and modern legal insights. This commitment to excellence has fostered client loyalty, with many referrals from satisfied individuals and organisations.

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Challenging a Will Property Transactions Wills and Probate Lasting Power of Attorney Civil Litigation Buying a Home Selling a Home Remortgaging Inheritance Claims Estate Administration

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Year established: 1936

Highlights and features

We have over 40 years of experience in probate and litigation.
Our team includes ACTAPS-registered specialists in contested wills.
We offer fixed-fee probate services starting at 400 plus VAT.
We provide free 30-minute no-obligation legal consultations.
Our solicitors have secured landmark rulings in the High Court.

Associations and certifications

Solicitors Regulation Authority

What people say

Excellent service Guidance through process Excellent work carried out Speedy response Brought calm and common sense

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Services

Challenging a Will

Our specialist team handles contested wills and inheritance claims, providing expert legal representation for beneficiaries or dependants seeking reasonable financial provision. We operate on a no-win-no-fee basis where possible, leveraging ACTAPS expertise to challenge invalid wills due to lack of capacity, undue influence, or drafting errors. Clients benefit from our proven track record in High Court and County Court rulings.

Probate Administration

We offer comprehensive probate services including asset collection, debt settlement, and estate distribution. Fixed-fee options start at 400 plus VAT for straightforward cases, with hourly rates (275/hour) for complex estates. Our solicitors assist executors with tax returns, court applications, and dispute resolution, ensuring compliance with HMRC requirements and minimising delays in estate administration.

Lasting Power of Attorney

We draft and register LPA documents for health, welfare, and financial decisions, ensuring your affairs are managed by trusted individuals if mental capacity is lost. Our service includes certificate provider coordination, registration with the Office of the Public Guardian, and guidance on appointing multiple attorneys with joint or independent powers to maintain flexibility and security.

Property Transactions

Our conveyancing team handles residential and commercial property sales, purchases, and remortgages. With over 40 years of experience, we provide clear cost breakdowns and timely progress updates, managing leasehold transfers, equity releases, and new build acquisitions while ensuring compliance with Land Registry requirements and mitigating transaction risks.

Civil Litigation

We represent clients in civil court cases covering contractual disputes, property conflicts, and inheritance claims. Led by Philip Chapman, our solicitors combine strategic negotiation with courtroom expertise to achieve favourable settlements or judgments, focusing on cost-effective resolutions while maintaining rigorous advocacy in complex litigation matters.

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Philip Chapman

Solicitor

With over 40 years of legal experience, Philip specialises in contested wills, probate disputes, and civil litigation. He is an ACTAPS-registered specialist who has secured landmark rulings in the High Court and County Court, including successful inheritance claims under the 1975 Act.

Questions

How can I contest a will in the UK?

Contact our ACTAPS-registered solicitors to assess your claim's validity based on grounds like lack of capacity or undue influence. We offer no-win-no-fee options where applicable.

What are probate fees?

Our fixed-fee probate service starts at £400 plus VAT. Complex estates may incur hourly rates (£275/hour) depending on asset numbers and disputes.

Do you offer free legal consultations?

Yes, we provide a free 30-minute no-obligation consultation to discuss will disputes, probate, or property matters with our specialist solicitors.

How do lasting powers of attorney work?

We draft LPAs for health, welfare, or financial decisions, ensuring your chosen attorneys can manage affairs if mental capacity is lost. Registration with the Office of the Public Guardian completes the process.

What areas do you cover?

While based in York, we serve clients across the UK and internationally, handling legal matters from contested wills to property transactions nationwide.

Can I claim inheritance as a dependant?

Under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975, spouses, children, or dependants may claim reasonable financial provision if excluded from a will.

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Pham Thanh

Dec 23, 2021 Report

I changed form L. Solicitors after 3 moths not get me to anywhere to Celia at Mitchells solicitor for help to buy my new home at Number 28 R. St. It is very quick and fixed price the same as the other. I Strong recommend. Thank you

Georgina Worsley

Oct 29, 2021 Report

Critical: Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness, Value Not good at all, o don't recommend at all, a lot of time wasting and lack of communication

Jeremy Urquhart

Jul 16, 2021 Report

I've just used Mitchells to help with a house purchase. I found Celia Earley to be efficient, responsive and extremely helpful throughout the transaction.

Paul Johnson

Apr 24, 2021 Report

Critical: Professionalism, Quality I called asking if they would witness a Statutory Decleration, woman who answered phone sounded like she'd just woken up, said no they couldn't do it and just hung up. Avoid

Tony Clark

Nov 21, 2020 Report

Incompetence at the highest level! Nigel Harbinson and others unhappy at losing thousands - look at SRA compaint asap! Contact Solicitor's Disciplinary Tribunal to find out about Mr Chapman's misconduct in 2010. He was made to pay about 22000 total in fines/compensation for similar. 1. Whilst acting under a Registered Power of Attorney the Respondent provided a service to his client that was so poor as to amount to professional misconduct, in breach of Practice Rule 1 of the Solicitors Practice Rules 1990 ("the SPR"); 2. Whilst acting as Co-Executor of the Estate of the same client the Respondent provided a service so poor as to amount to misconduct in breach of Rule 1 of the Solicitors Code of Conduct 2007 ("the SCC") in that he failed to deal timeously or at all with a complaint raised by his Co-Executor; and 3. The Respondent failed to comply with the duty to co-operate with the Legal Complaints Service in breach of Rule 20.05 of the SCC I hope this helps.

Nigel Harbinson

Aug 13, 2020 Report

This group of clowns have messed me around for 9 years, yes 9 long years I have lost over 30,000 my share of my mothers estate. One minute they work on my case then nothing they wont communicate with me then after a year or so they pick the case back up again do a little work then leave it again. Please please be very aware of this firm they will cost you money

Will Roberts

Aug 12, 2019 Report

I was recommended to Celia Earley when purchasing my house. Informative, attentive and conscientious Celia ensured I understood where we were throughout the process. I could not be happier with the service.