Frances Buxton

Solicitor

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Frances joined Smith & Co Solicitors in August 2022. She initially studied law at Lincoln University and completed her Legal Practice Course in Chelmsford. She undertook her training contract at a firm in Felixstowe and qualified as a solicitor in 2019. Frances specialises in Private Client matters, including Wills and Lasting Power of Attorney matters. She also has extensive experience in residential property matters and she brings this understanding to her work in the Private Client department. Her clients say: “Frances couldn’t have been more helpful – she put in time to make sure we understood everything and kept in contact with us every step that was taken! Extremely happy with the service provided.”

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Regulator ID: 477875

  • Based in Ipswich, Suffolk
  • Licensed for 6 years

Accepting new clients via ReviewSolicitors

Frances joined Smith & Co Solicitors in August 2022. She initially studied law at Lincoln University and completed her Legal Practice Course in Chelmsford. She undertook her training contract at a firm in Felixstowe and qualified as a solicitor in 2019. Frances specialises in Private Client matters, including Wills and Lasting Power of Attorney matters. She also has extensive experience in residential property matters and she brings this understanding to her work in the Private Client department. Her clients say: “Frances couldn’t have been more helpful – she put in time to make sure we understood everything and kept in contact with us every step that was taken! Extremely happy with the service provided.”

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Regulator ID: 477875

  • Based in Ipswich, Suffolk
  • Licensed for 6 years

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4.9
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Communication 4.9/5
Initial Impressions 4.6/5
Approachability 4.9/5
Documentation Accuracy 4.9/5
Legal Knowledge 4.9/5
Value for money 4.7/5
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Experience

  • Fairstep Solicitors Limited

    Assistant

    Until September 2022

  • Smith & Co Solicitors

    Solicitor

    September 2022 - Present 3 years and 9 months

Languages spoken

  • 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)

Clarence House, 21 St. Margarets Green, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 2BN

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Vera Burrell

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Wills, Trusts & Probate

Update Will

Everything was dealt with brilliantly and Frances was very friendly. No problems at all. Will use again.

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We really appreciate you taking the time to leave Frances a 5 star review. Her attention to detail means getting a Will updated is a smooth process and stress-free. We're happy to hear you found Frances as friendly as we do - she's a much valued member of our team.

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Peter Thompson

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Wills, Trusts & Probate

An excellent experience

An excellent experience, thank you!

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Your 5 star review is very much appreciated - thank you! Frances is an experienced solicitor who always takes the time to listen to her clients and deliver an excellent outcome. Receiving such positive feedback is always welcome for our Private Client team who work hard to deliver such great service. Please do get in touch again if we can help you in the future.

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Tina

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Wills, Trusts & Probate

Making a Will

Smith & Co made the process of making a Will easy and straightforward. Most useful and helpful was the initial chat about the process. After a brief introduction from the solicitor, imagine a Q & A session. Excellent. I would certainly recommend Smith & Co.

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Thank you so much for your 5 star review and positive feedback for our Will team. They pride themselves on being approachable, informative and knowledgeable which really helps their clients navigate the Will making process. We really value your recommendation.

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Vera Burrell

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Wills, Trusts & Probate

Great Service - Even Came to Mum's Home - Very Nice People

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M. Bale

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Housing & Property

A highly efficient service

I have just completed the sale of a managed property. It was a long journey to completion as there were complications along the way, but these were dealt with promptly and with determination and I felt supported and well-informed throughout the process. The initial information provided on the service was clearly set-out and easy to understand. Any questions or requests for information which I asked were dealt with immediately and in a friendly, helpful way.

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Your feedback is so helpful to us - it's great to hear how Frances and her assistant Lily were able to support you through the process of selling your property. They really are a great team and we're very proud to have them at Smith & Co. Thank you for taking the time to let us know about how satisfied you are.

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