John Breeze

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John relocated from Stoke-on-Trent in 2000 and obtained a degree in Law and a diploma in Legal Practice at the University of Sheffield. After working as a paralegal in family disputes and civil litigation, John completed his training contract and qualified as a Solicitor in 2009. In 2013 John moved into the niche practice area of contentious probate and further qualified as a Registered Contentious Trust and Probate Specialist. He rose to the head of a Will, Trust and Inheritance Disputes team in 2019, before joining Wake Smith to establish a new specialist department in January 2023. Main Areas of Work: Acting for any party in connection with: Disputes regarding the validity of Wills Claims against deceased estates under the Inheritance (Provision for Family & Dependants) Act 1975 Disputes arising in the administration of estates and Trusts, including applications for the removal and substitution of executors or trustees Applications for construction or rectification of Wills Claims regarding the beneficial ownership of estate property Disputes regarding powers of attorney Great / Notable achievements at Wake Smith: John is recognised as a Leading Individual in Contentious Trusts and Probate in the Yorkshire and Humberside region by the Legal 500, one of just four lawyers in the region to be awarded that accolade for 2024.

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Regulator ID: 378097

  • Based in Sheffield, South Yorkshire
  • Licensed for 17 years

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John relocated from Stoke-on-Trent in 2000 and obtained a degree in Law and a diploma in Legal Practice at the University of Sheffield. After working as a paralegal in family disputes and civil litigation, John completed his training contract and qualified as a Solicitor in 2009. In 2013 John moved into the niche practice area of contentious probate and further qualified as a Registered Contentious Trust and Probate Specialist. He rose to the head of a Will, Trust and Inheritance Disputes team in 2019, before joining Wake Smith to establish a new specialist department in January 2023. Main Areas of Work: Acting for any party in connection with: Disputes regarding the validity of Wills Claims against deceased estates under the Inheritance (Provision for Family & Dependants) Act 1975 Disputes arising in the administration of estates and Trusts, including applications for the removal and substitution of executors or trustees Applications for construction or rectification of Wills Claims regarding the beneficial ownership of estate property Disputes regarding powers of attorney Great / Notable achievements at Wake Smith: John is recognised as a Leading Individual in Contentious Trusts and Probate in the Yorkshire and Humberside region by the Legal 500, one of just four lawyers in the region to be awarded that accolade for 2024.

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Regulator ID: 378097

  • Based in Sheffield, South Yorkshire
  • Licensed for 17 years

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Monday 09:00–17:00
Tuesday 09:00–17:00
Wednesday 09:00–17:00
Thursday 09:00–17:00
Friday 09:00–17:00
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No 1 Velocity, 2 Tenter Street, Sheffield, S1 4BY

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Excellent Probate and Estate Administration Support

I would highly recommend Wake Smith Solicitors for probate and estate administration matters. Wake Smith supported the administration of my late mother’s estate over a prolonged and at times complicated period. In particular, I dealt with John Breeze and Rachel, who provided clear, measured and professional guidance throughout the process. For over a year, while I was also working full time, Wake Smith managed the legal side of the estate extremely well. Their involvement provided structure and direction at a time when there were a number of legal and practical matters that needed to be worked through carefully. What I particularly appreciated was their patience and their ability to remain focused on the facts. Advice was always clear and balanced, with the legal position explained properly along with the different options available, including the advantages, disadvantages and possible consequences of each course of action. Rachel, as the legal representative dealing with the matter, was professional, responsive and very good at keeping the administration moving forward. John also provided valuable legal guidance when more complex issues arose. I never felt pushed towards a particular course of action. Instead, the advice was practical and proportionate, with a clear focus on the proper administration of the estate and achieving progress in a sensible way. The estate has now moved forward significantly, the property has been prepared for sale, is on the market and an offer has been received. I am very grateful to John, Rachel and the Wake Smith team for their patience, professionalism and support throughout what was a lengthy probate process. Their calm, factual approach and clear legal guidance made a real difference, and I genuinely do not think I could have got through the process without their help.

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Thank you for your lovely review, we are delighted to hear that you are happy with how John and Rachel alongside the wider team have helped you during a difficult time. We wish you all the best for the future.

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Excellent service

John handled a contentious probate issue in a sensitive, compassionate and patient way. He listened to my concerns, offered advice and was very reassuring. He handled the matter swiftly and the service I received was very efficient.

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Thank you for your 5- star review, we are delighted to hear that you are happy with John from our team.

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Clear advice

Used John Breeze for advice about a legal matter .Found John to be very professional and easy to understand, He had great legal knowledge and a pleasure to deal with. Would definitely use again and recommend to friends and family

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We're pleased to read that John was able to make the process easy to understand and was a pleasure to deal with. Thank you for recommending Wake Smith Solicitors!

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Estate administration - difficult executor

I would like to express my gratitude for the professional service provided by John and his team at Wake Smith Solicitors in the administration of my late parent’s estate. Throughout what was often a challenging process due to difficulties arising from a co-executor’s conduct. John remained patient, calm and highly professional. John’s knowledge of probate law, attention to detail and clear communication helped ensure that matters progressed as smoothly as possible. John’s focus and guidance throughout the process was invaluable. I would highly recommend his services to others dealing with estate administration matters.

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Thank you for your kind words about John Breeze and our contentious probate team. We understand that this can be a difficult time, and we appreciate the importance of having a calm and patient professional to guide you through it. We’re pleased John was able to support you throughout the process. Thank you again for choosing and recommending Wake Smith.

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Thank you

We engaged wakesmith solicitor’s to advise and help us navigated a difficult family matter. John and the Team worked hard to fully understand our circumstance and offered timely informed legal guidance at all stages. I felt like we were in good legal hands. Thank you John and Team.

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Thank you for choosing Wake Smith to guide you through a difficult time. We're pleased to read that you were confidently reassured by John's expertise in this area of law.

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