James Duncan

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I am a Chartered Legal Executive in the Private Client Department and specialise in Estate Administration. I really enjoy that the varied nature of each estate means that no two days are the same. A number of the estates I deal with have complex unique issues (such as domicile or complicated trusts) and I enjoy researching and resolving these particular issues. I thrive on providing support to clients during, what is often, a very difficult time. I strive to provide high-quality service and carry out my role as best as I possibly can. I aim to ensure all clients enjoy a seamless experience and are well supported during difficult times. Each estate requires a bespoke approach and I am motivated to provide a tailored service which is unique to each client.

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Based in Blandford Forum, Dorset
  • Licensed for 4 years

Accepting new clients via ReviewSolicitors

I am a Chartered Legal Executive in the Private Client Department and specialise in Estate Administration. I really enjoy that the varied nature of each estate means that no two days are the same. A number of the estates I deal with have complex unique issues (such as domicile or complicated trusts) and I enjoy researching and resolving these particular issues. I thrive on providing support to clients during, what is often, a very difficult time. I strive to provide high-quality service and carry out my role as best as I possibly can. I aim to ensure all clients enjoy a seamless experience and are well supported during difficult times. Each estate requires a bespoke approach and I am motivated to provide a tailored service which is unique to each client.

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Based in Blandford Forum, Dorset
  • Licensed for 4 years

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Communication 4.9/5
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Approachability 4.9/5
Documentation Accuracy 4.8/5
Legal Knowledge 4.8/5
Value for money 4.6/5
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  • Blanchards Bailey LLP

    Legal Assistant

    2019 - 2022 3 years

  • Blanchards Bailey LLP

    Graduate Legal Executive

    2022 - 2023 1 year

Opening hours

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
Saturday (Closed)
Sunday (Closed)

Bunbury House, Stour Park, Blandford Forum, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 9LQ

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Alan

Wills, Trusts & Probate

Probate team

I am very pleased with the professionalism of the probate team (James,Shannon & Kielce ,they have guided me through the whole process,whilst keeping me informed on every aspect,can’t thank them enough,well done

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Thank you for your kind feedback Alan. Myself and the team are pleased to have been able to assist you during this time. If you require any further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact me.

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Clive

Wills, Trusts & Probate

Estate Administration - A first class service

Recently faced with the prospect of acting as executor for an estate, 80 miles away in Dorset, and having already engaged Blanchards Bailey (Tessa Perry) in Shaftesbury to handle the conveyancing of the related property, I chose to engage James Duncan and his team at the Blandford Forum branch to handle the estate administration on my behalf. I have rarely had such a high level of service, and could not have made a better choice. Everyone that I dealt with, from the receptionists to James and his team were good-humoured, approachable, and thoroughly knowledgeable and professional. James and Shannon dealt with all aspects of the administration process in a timely manner, removing all the worry and stress from me, and had no problem quickly responding to my email queries and phone calls. The whole experience left me 100% satisfied, and I have no hesitation whatsoever in highly recommending them.

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Thank you for your kind words Clive - Shannon and I are pleased to have been of assistance. If we can be of any further help, please do not hesitate to contact us.

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Judith

Wills, Trusts & Probate

Probate

We have worked with Blanchards Bailey over a 10 year period on three family probate processes and two linked house sales. The 'we' involves myself and 5 siblings and between us we variously had power of attorney's and executor roles across the three estates. I have always found our linked solicitors and teams extremely responsive, efficient and and approachable.

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Thank you for your kind words Judith - I am pleased to have been of assistance. If we can be of any further help, please do not hesitate to contact us.

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Roy

Wills, Trusts & Probate

Brilliant Blanchards Bailey

My wife was appointed executor to her Aunt's Estate. Many potential legal pitfalls and a great deal of stress involved with such a responsibility. The decision was made to involve Blanchards Bailey LLP (Blandford Forum) in the process. This turned out to be an excellent choice. James and Shannon and colleagues made the journey virtually stress free throughout the administration. All actions were executed in a timely and highly professional manner combined with excellent communication with ourselves. We have no hesitation in recommending the services of Blanchards Bailey.

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Thank you for your kind words Roy - Shannon and I are pleased to have been of assistance to you and Elaine. If we can be of any further help, please do not hesitate to contact us.

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Susan Kathleen

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Wills, Trusts & Probate

Grant of Probate

There is much paperwork to be done after a death which I was happy to produce however when it came to submitting it to the Court I handed the file over to Duncan. The application to the Court was made and the Grant of Probate issued in a matter of two or three weeks. I would not hesitate to recommend the services of Blanchard Bailey.

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Thank you for your kind words Susan - I am pleased to have been of assistance. If we can be of any further help, please do not hesitate to contact us.

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