Victoria Motley

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Victoria has worked as a private client solicitor since qualifying in 2000. She is a full member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) an accredited member of The Association of Lifetime Lawyers (Formerly Solicitors for the Elderly) and recommended solicitor for MENCAP. Victoria specialises in tax and estate planning for individuals and businesses and is renowned amongst clients, colleagues and referrers for her technical knowledge and experience. Her clients include many northwest based high net worth individuals, business owners and farming clients and she regularly advises on succession planning issues through Wills, Trusts and other structures and business Powers of Attorney. Victoria also has a particular expertise in trusts for the disabled and advises clients on planning for vulnerable family members.Victoria has significant experience dealing with trust work, advising settlors, trustees, and accountants on all matters relating to the setting up and ongoing administration of trusts. She also advises and deals with trust issues associated with family companies including advising on the establishment and management of Employee Ownership Trusts and trusts owning private company shareholdings as part of their corporate structures. She is also involved in advising clients on the use of Family Investment Companies as part of their wealth and succession planning.

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Regulator ID: 228824

  • Based in Preston, Lancashire
  • Licensed for 25 years

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Victoria has worked as a private client solicitor since qualifying in 2000. She is a full member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) an accredited member of The Association of Lifetime Lawyers (Formerly Solicitors for the Elderly) and recommended solicitor for MENCAP. Victoria specialises in tax and estate planning for individuals and businesses and is renowned amongst clients, colleagues and referrers for her technical knowledge and experience. Her clients include many northwest based high net worth individuals, business owners and farming clients and she regularly advises on succession planning issues through Wills, Trusts and other structures and business Powers of Attorney. Victoria also has a particular expertise in trusts for the disabled and advises clients on planning for vulnerable family members.Victoria has significant experience dealing with trust work, advising settlors, trustees, and accountants on all matters relating to the setting up and ongoing administration of trusts. She also advises and deals with trust issues associated with family companies including advising on the establishment and management of Employee Ownership Trusts and trusts owning private company shareholdings as part of their corporate structures. She is also involved in advising clients on the use of Family Investment Companies as part of their wealth and succession planning.

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Regulator ID: 228824

  • Based in Preston, Lancashire
  • Licensed for 25 years

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Communication 3.8/5
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Approachability 4.0/5
Documentation Accuracy 4.5/5
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Value for money 3.5/5
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  • Forbes Solicitors LLP

    Solicitor

    2004 - Present 22 years and 5 months

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  • English

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)

Gordon House, Sceptre Way, Walton Summit, Preston, PR5 6AW

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Colin

Wills, Trusts & Probate

Don't reply to emails or phone calls

I've been dealing with this company, directly with Victoria, since August 2023. Within the past 4 months numerous emails & phone calls have been ignored. My dealings were passed over to them from a previous solicitors, as it had been a very complex case, therefore I trusted this company. However, now I am very disappointed due to the lack of communication.

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Hi Colin, Victoria has been in contact with you to explain the position and has emailed to confirm the position. The matter is progressing. Thank you.

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Paul

Wills, Trusts & Probate

Probate Sale

Victoria saw me without an appointment when I called in to their Preston office when I was worried that I may have made a mistake whilst filling out a probate form. She was really reassuring and immediately put my mind at rest. Victoria along with Forbes conveyancing team then proceeded to help me with the legal side of the probate sale of my mother’s house. Victoria was very patient and helpful with all the questions that I had about the process. I would highly recommend Forbes and would personally like to thank Victoria for all her help and advice that she gave me over the past few months Paul Wilson

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Thank you for your review. We appreciate the positive feedback you have given us and look forward to working with you in the future.

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Liz James

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Wills, Trusts & Probate

Excellent Advice & Service

We are very happy with the advice and friendly service that we received from Victoria Motley at Forbes Solicitors. The whole process was fully explained to us and helpful advice given in respect of drawing up wills and power of attorney documents. Everything is now finalised and went to the expected schedule.

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Thank you Liz for a very positive review, we appreciate your feedback and are always happy to assist our clients.

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Robert

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Will

Victoria was really supportive and patient through the process of helping me write my Will.

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We are always happy to be of great service Robert, we appreciate the positive feedback.

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