Matthew Billingsley

Solicitor & Senior Associate

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I am a fully qualified Private Client solicitor with over 11 years’ experience advising individuals, families, business owners, trustees and attorneys. I help clients navigate complex and sensitive issues with clarity and confidence. My practice includes advising on trust structures , estate/succession planning (including farm partnerships), asset protection, Wills, LPAs, estate administration (including complex and high-value estates) and Deputyship applications. In particular I have specialist expertise in supporting families with disabled or vulnerable members. This includes the creation of bespoke trusts such as Disabled Persons Trusts, plus advising on Will structures, LPAs, Deputyships (Financial and Welfare) and long-term care planning that ensures future security for dependants with additional needs. As a full STEP member and Fellow of the Agricultural Law Association , I’m recognised for technical excellence in Private Client work and collaborate closely with financial advisers, care professionals and accountants to provide holistic support for my clients. I strongly believe that legal advice should be both technically robust and empathetic. Many clients face emotionally difficult situations and I offer clear, practical guidance closely tailored to each family.

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Regulator ID: 526771

  • Based in Sturminster Newton, Dorset
  • Licensed for 11 years

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I am a fully qualified Private Client solicitor with over 11 years’ experience advising individuals, families, business owners, trustees and attorneys. I help clients navigate complex and sensitive issues with clarity and confidence. My practice includes advising on trust structures , estate/succession planning (including farm partnerships), asset protection, Wills, LPAs, estate administration (including complex and high-value estates) and Deputyship applications. In particular I have specialist expertise in supporting families with disabled or vulnerable members. This includes the creation of bespoke trusts such as Disabled Persons Trusts, plus advising on Will structures, LPAs, Deputyships (Financial and Welfare) and long-term care planning that ensures future security for dependants with additional needs. As a full STEP member and Fellow of the Agricultural Law Association , I’m recognised for technical excellence in Private Client work and collaborate closely with financial advisers, care professionals and accountants to provide holistic support for my clients. I strongly believe that legal advice should be both technically robust and empathetic. Many clients face emotionally difficult situations and I offer clear, practical guidance closely tailored to each family.

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Regulator ID: 526771

  • Based in Sturminster Newton, Dorset
  • Licensed for 11 years

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  • Rutters Solicitors

    Solicitor

    2015 - 2017 2 years

  • Moore Blatch

    Solicitor

    2017 - 2019 2 years

Languages spoken

  • English

Opening hours

Monday 08:00–20:00
Tuesday 08:00–20:00
Wednesday 08:00–20:00
Thursday 08:00–20:00
Friday 08:00–20:00
Saturday (Closed)
Sunday (Closed)

Hillview House, Back Lane, Hazelbury Bryan, DT10 2DT

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Matthew was very good at explaining everything and answering any questions that arose regarding our wills. He was pleasant and informative. Would recommend him and use him again if the need arose

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Strongly recommend engaging Matthew to assist with provision of wills. Helpful, friendly, timely advice with no sales pressure.

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Excellent efficient help with new wills.

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Lisa Jane Lane

Thank you Kate for taking the time to leave a review, it was a pleasure working with you

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Excellent!

I first had dealings with this company, who were recommended, three years ago when they dealt with our Wills and Power of Attorney etc. Sadly my husband has since passed and they were tasked with dealing with Probate and associated issues. Handled most efficiently and professionally. Highly recommend.

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Thank you Mrs Mellor for your kind review, it was a pleasure to assist you .

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first class -easy to understand. Professional service carried in an easy and efficient manner. Would use again

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Thank you so much for your positive feedback and kind review, it was a pleasure working with you

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Anne

Wills, Trusts & Probate

Anne

Great place for sorting out a Will

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Thank you for your feedback, Anne. We're pleased you were happy with our service. Thank you for using us.

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Andy

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Andy

Rutters have been my family's solicitors for 3 generations in dealing now with mother's probate they've been very helpful- It's great to recognise that Matthew Billingsley, epitomizes the traditional values - integrity & personal service, principles on which this locally based firm is proudly based. I can thoroughly recommend Rutters

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Thank you Andy for your review. I will pass your lovely comments onto Matthew.

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Ilan

I recommend this law firm as a first choice in the Shaftesbury ,Sturminster Newton and Gillingham area They are always reliable, approachable, accurate ,conscientious and ethical. I must praise Matt Billingsley for his very thoughtful and kind approach to any client of mine he provides legal advice for I have recommended numerous clients to Rutters over the last 20 years and my clients feedback has always been positive

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Very helpful and professional service. Highly recommend this solicitor for all your needs.

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We last dealt with Rutters 30 years ago. Friendly, helpful fast response then and now, many years later the same high level of courtesy, interest in our issue and fast response. Many thanks to the kind receptionist at Stalbridge and the advice and action by Mathew Billingsley at the Sturminster office.

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