Solicitor at Hay & Kilner LLP

Tom Bridge

Solicitor - Solicitor

SRA ID: 641894

Associate at Hay & Kilner LLP | Legal 500 recommended lawyer | LawNet's 30 under 30 Rising Star finalist Tom qualified as a solicitor in 2019 and provides advice in relation to a wide range of Private Client related matters, including Wills, Powers of Attorney, Estate Administration, Trusts, Inheritance Tax Planning and Court of Protection matters. Tom regularly acts on behalf of High Net Worth Estates and also provides advice in relation to Deputyships, Statutory Wills and Court of Protection matters. Experience: Advising on and drafting Wills Advising on the preparation of statements under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 Advising clients in relation to Inheritance Tax Planning. Preparing Lasting Powers of Attorney and General Powers of Attorney Registering Lasting Powers of Attorney and Enduring Powers of Attorney with the Office of the Public Guardian Advising clients on lifetime gifts Advising on the Administration of Estates, including High Net Worth Estates Advising on applications for resealed Grants Advising on Post-Death Variations Advising on and preparing Trusts, together with the administration of ongoing trusts Registering Trusts with HMRC’s Trust Registration Service Court of protection: Advising and preparing Court of Protection applications for property and financial matters Advising on and preparing applications in relation to Deputyships Applications to buy and sell property on behalf of Deputies

The Lumen, St. James’ Boulevard, Newcastle Helix, NE4 5BZ

Licensed for 5 years

Practice Areas

Wills, Trusts & Probate, Housing & Property, Money & Tax

5.0/5 46 Client Reviews 46
  • Wills, Trusts & Probate 91%
  • Money & Tax 6%
  • Housing & Property 3%
46 Client Reviews

5.0/5

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  • Legal knowledge

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Deidre
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July 16, 2025 20250716144926

Preparation of Will and Lasting Powers of Attorney

5

Great value for money, would recommend and easy to understand.

Lawyer named in this review: Tom Bridge

A representative from Hay & Kilner LLP responded to this review on 16 July, 2025

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Janice & Chris Clarke
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July 08, 2025 20250708112837

First Class

5

Thanks to Tom's friendly approach and expert professionalism, the drawing up of our Wills and LPAs was an actual pleasure.

Lawyer named in this review: Tom Bridge

A representative from Hay & Kilner LLP responded to this review on 10 July, 2025

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July 08, 2025 20250708103548

Wills & Severance of Joint Tenancy

5

Pleasure to deal with, straightforward and sensible advice.

Lawyer named in this review: Tom Bridge

A representative from Hay & Kilner LLP responded to this review on 10 July, 2025

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July 02, 2025 20250702121825

Lasting Powers of Attorney

5

Friendly, approachable, smooth process, direct contact with my solicitor, honest, straightforward and sensible advice.

Lawyer named in this review: Tom Bridge

A representative from Hay & Kilner LLP responded to this review on 10 July, 2025

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June 12, 2025 20250612151626

Preparation of Will

5

Friendly and direct contact with my solicitor. Would recommend and would use again.

Lawyer named in this review: Tom Bridge

A representative from Hay & Kilner LLP responded to this review on 10 July, 2025

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June 09, 2025 20250609160223

Professional

5

Pleasure to deal with

Lawyer named in this review: Tom Bridge

A representative from Hay & Kilner LLP responded to this review on 10 July, 2025

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May 28, 2025 20250528164805

Probate - Complex

5

Hay & Kilner have provided excellent service during a very complicated probate resolution. I could not have asked for a better team, led by Tom Bridge.

Lawyer named in this review: Tom Bridge

A representative from Hay & Kilner LLP responded to this review on 10 July, 2025

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May 27, 2025 20250527120217

My Will

5

Tom listened to what I wanted my will, was happy to make amendments to wording based on my needs and opinions, but make sure everything was right legally so my Will was robust. I was kept up to date the entire time and Tom was very friendly and down-to-Earth. He was very patient with me when filling out things on paper and explained it all to me. Thank you to Tom's trainee Anna too.

Lawyer named in this review: Tom Bridge

A representative from Hay & Kilner LLP responded to this review on 10 July, 2025

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April 30, 2025 20250430165059

Estate Admninstration

5

Professional, knowledgeable and pleasure to deal with.

Lawyer named in this review: Tom Bridge

A representative from Hay & Kilner LLP responded to this review on 12 May, 2025

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April 30, 2025 20250430161525

Will update

5

Professional & Efficient.

Lawyer named in this review: Tom Bridge

A representative from Hay & Kilner LLP responded to this review on 12 May, 2025

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About Tom Bridge

Associate at Hay & Kilner LLP | Legal 500 recommended lawyer | LawNet's 30 under 30 Rising Star finalist Tom qualified as a solicitor in 2019 and provides advice in relation to a wide range of Private Client related matters, including Wills, Powers of Attorney, Estate Administration, Trusts, Inheritance Tax Planning and Court of Protection matters. Tom regularly acts on behalf of High Net Worth Estates and also provides advice in relation to Deputyships, Statutory Wills and Court of Protection matters. Experience: Advising on and drafting Wills Advising on the preparation of statements under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 Advising clients in relation to Inheritance Tax Planning. Preparing Lasting Powers of Attorney and General Powers of Attorney Registering Lasting Powers of Attorney and Enduring Powers of Attorney with the Office of the Public Guardian Advising clients on lifetime gifts Advising on the Administration of Estates, including High Net Worth Estates Advising on applications for resealed Grants Advising on Post-Death Variations Advising on and preparing Trusts, together with the administration of ongoing trusts Registering Trusts with HMRC’s Trust Registration Service Court of protection: Advising and preparing Court of Protection applications for property and financial matters Advising on and preparing applications in relation to Deputyships Applications to buy and sell property on behalf of Deputies

Languages Spoken: English

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Address

Hay & Kilner LLP

The Lumen

St. James’ Boulevard

Newcastle Helix

NE4 5BZ



Phone 0191 232 8345

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Rising Star 30 under 30 Finalist

2023/24