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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  • Risdons Solicitors

    Solicitor

    May 2021 - Present 5 years and 5 months

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Italian

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)

18 Fore Street, Williton, Somerset, TA4 4QD

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Pamela Smith

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Wills, Trusts & Probate

First Class Service - Highly Recommend

Dealt with my Will & LPA. Kept informed throughout, nothing is too much trouble for them. Honest and down to earth. Would recommend to anyone. Will use again.

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Dear Pamela, thank you for leaving a review. Great to hear that you found our team honest and down to earth.

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Martin White

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Wills, Trusts & Probate

Preparation of Will

From initial contact to signing of Wills, we were impressed with friendly and professional service

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Dear Martin, thank you for your review. We are pleased that you found our team friendly and professional.

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Sally Dabner

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Wills, Trusts & Probate

Very Professional

Sailed through my POA without any problems. I trust these solicitors as they seem very professional. Everything was explained to me.

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Barbara C Wilkins

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Great Service

I was very pleased with all the service and advice I was given, everyone is so friendly.

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Everyone that I dealt with were friendly, professional and a pleasure to deal with.

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