John Hugh Balchin

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Hugh is a Solicitor in the Private Client department working in our Williton Office. Hugh trained in the City of London and has worked both in-house for large commercial entities and, for the majority of his career, in private practice. Hugh deals with Probate Applications; Will writing; Powers of Attorney and, Court of Protection matters in our Williton office. Having worked in both commercial and private practice organizations, Hugh has developed many skills now applicable to his Private Client work with the firm. Wills and Probate work can often need a sympathetic touch when assisting the recently bereaved. Hugh's commercial awareness can be brought to bear when considering possible tax and other legal "problems" which might arise when client's are seeking advice on how best to structure their affairs both pre- and post- death. Hugh is a very keen gardener and is currently rejuvenating a long established garden on a hillside in the Somerset countryside.

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Regulator ID: 151782

  • Based in Taunton, Somerset
  • Licensed for 34 years

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Hugh is a Solicitor in the Private Client department working in our Williton Office. Hugh trained in the City of London and has worked both in-house for large commercial entities and, for the majority of his career, in private practice. Hugh deals with Probate Applications; Will writing; Powers of Attorney and, Court of Protection matters in our Williton office. Having worked in both commercial and private practice organizations, Hugh has developed many skills now applicable to his Private Client work with the firm. Wills and Probate work can often need a sympathetic touch when assisting the recently bereaved. Hugh's commercial awareness can be brought to bear when considering possible tax and other legal "problems" which might arise when client's are seeking advice on how best to structure their affairs both pre- and post- death. Hugh is a very keen gardener and is currently rejuvenating a long established garden on a hillside in the Somerset countryside.

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Regulator ID: 151782

  • Based in Taunton, Somerset
  • Licensed for 34 years

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Approachability 4.9/5
Documentation Accuracy 4.8/5
Legal Knowledge 4.9/5
Value for money 4.6/5
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  • Risdons Solicitors

    Solicitor

    May 2021 - Present 5 years and 3 months

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Italian

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Monday 09:00–17:00 (Open)
Tuesday 09:00–17:00
Wednesday 09:00–17:00
Thursday 09:00–17:00
Friday 09:00–17:00
Saturday (Closed)
Sunday (Closed)

18 Fore Street, Williton, Somerset, TA4 4QD

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Philip

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Professional and friendly

Very positive experience. Explanations given and all questions answered in a calm unhurried and very patient manner. Very friendly and professional.

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Monica Hazel Stiles Hall

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Wills, Trusts & Probate

Considerate and Helpful

All the staff were friendly and helpful, - easy to approach with any question no matter how trivial. Very considerate and will to listen to queries. I was kept well informed of all the decisions and progress of the matter.

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Alan Brackley

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Handling of Aunt's Estate

A bit frustrating at times, largely because several of the beneficiaries lived in New Zealand and although weren't known to me, it was left to me to provide details of addresses etc.

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Colin Draper

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Wills, Trusts & Probate

A new Will

Well received, good atmosphere, questions answered clearly and with patience! A good experience

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Dear Colin, thank you for leaving a review. We are pleased you had a good experience using our team.

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Paul Foreman

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Did what was needed - 5 stars

The solicitor did what was needed - 5 star review

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