Chris Kelly

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Chris is a partner and Head of the Private Client team at Leonard Gray. He has over 17 years’ qualified experience as a Solicitor undertaking private client work, specialising in Wills and Probate. Chris is an experienced, friendly and professional Solicitor who understands the needs of local clients in today’s economic climate. He applies a proactive and practical approach to his work in order to achieve the swift resolution of matters. In addition to his expertise in the Wills, Inheritance Tax and Probate work, Chris also specialises in acting for clients in a range of matters; including estate planning, long-term care costs planning, Trust drafting, the preparation of Lasting Powers of Attorney, Deputyship applications with the Court of Protection and the registration of Enduring Powers of Attorney.

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Regulator ID: 393487

  • Based in Chelmsford, Essex
  • Licensed for 17 years

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Chris is a partner and Head of the Private Client team at Leonard Gray. He has over 17 years’ qualified experience as a Solicitor undertaking private client work, specialising in Wills and Probate. Chris is an experienced, friendly and professional Solicitor who understands the needs of local clients in today’s economic climate. He applies a proactive and practical approach to his work in order to achieve the swift resolution of matters. In addition to his expertise in the Wills, Inheritance Tax and Probate work, Chris also specialises in acting for clients in a range of matters; including estate planning, long-term care costs planning, Trust drafting, the preparation of Lasting Powers of Attorney, Deputyship applications with the Court of Protection and the registration of Enduring Powers of Attorney.

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Regulator ID: 393487

  • Based in Chelmsford, Essex
  • Licensed for 17 years

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  • Leonard Gray LLP

    SRA-approved manager - Member

    Until Present

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  • English

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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)

72-74 Duke Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1JY

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Helpful and uncomplicated advice

Excellent support from Chris with changing my Will and guaranteeing security for my daughter in the future.

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Professional, caring and friendly. Everything clearly explained with helpful advice.

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Clear professional advice. Questions answered clearly and where required further clarification given. Timeline for completion explained. Very satisfied Bridget

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Mr Chris Kelly was fantastic in every way ,very professional,friendly and efficient I thank him very much

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Excellent service. Clear information and easy to understand.

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I used Leonard Gray for my probate affairs, an I can’t thank Chris Kelly enough for everything he done for me, he was very professional an always there to help me throughout all of my affairs 5 * to you Chris Kelly @ Leonard Gray

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Peter

We needed new wills as previous versions were dated 1988 and our family has grown. Had a great meeting with Chris who answered all our questions before drafting our new wills for us to sign three weeks to the day from our first appointment. We were very impressed with the service and attention provided to us. Thanks

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Ben

Chris handled our wills in a very professional and friendly way. Good advice and helped us consider and work through important topics. My personal view is with something so important it’s worth using an established, trusted and knowledgeable firm - Leonard Gray hits the spot nicely on that

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Andrew

Chris Kelly provides a very professional and efficient service. His knowledge and experience means that the advice he provides is always very practical and is communicated in an easily understandable way.

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The service my husband and I received from Chris Kelly at Leonard Gray Solicitors was excellent and we would not hesitate to recommend them, having previously used them in 2011.

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