Bernadette Polkinghorne

Private Client Executive

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Bernadette Polkinghorne is an extremely capable practitioner and has been practising in Private Client since 2003. She is experienced in drafting Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney and dealing with Probates and Estate Management.

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Based in Truro, Cornwall
  • Licensed for 2 years

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Bernadette Polkinghorne is an extremely capable practitioner and has been practising in Private Client since 2003. She is experienced in drafting Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney and dealing with Probates and Estate Management.

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Based in Truro, Cornwall
  • Licensed for 2 years

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4.8
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Communication 4.7/5
Initial Impressions 4.8/5
Approachability 4.8/5
Documentation Accuracy 4.7/5
Legal Knowledge 4.8/5
Value for money 4.6/5
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  • Coodes LLP

    Private Client Executive

    Until Present

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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)

Elizabeth House, Castle Street, Truro, Cornwall, TR1 3AP

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Jan

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Lasting Power of Attorney

Advice and assistance on LPAs

Practical and down to earth advice on LPAs. Bernadette covered everything we needed to know.

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We truly appreciate your trust in us to look after this important matter. I will make sure Bernadette gets to see your kind feedback, Jan. Thank you again!

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Alice

Wills, Trusts & Probate

This person is not a Solicitor

Bernadette is not a solicitor and is in fact a paralegal - although she introduced herself to us as an “Associate Solicitor”. She sought to charge us £315 an hour (paralegal rate is £142 an hour) for total work of £30,000 when the website said would cost £3,000 - £4,000. They refused to provide a breakdown of costs. We complained to the firm and Sarah Cornish who took no action and had to escalate to the Regulators.

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We are disappointed to read this review. We should note that the reviewer is not a client of this firm. We act for the court-appointed independent administrator of an estate, of which the reviewer is a beneficiary. A formal complaint was raised, thoroughly investigated by our Complaints Partner, and rejected in full, with detailed written reasons. We are not able to discuss the specifics further, but we do not recognise the account given here. We would also address the suggestion that our colleague misrepresented her professional status. She is a Chartered Paralegal regulated by CILEX, a recognised legal qualification. The title Associate reflects an internal seniority grade at this firm, held by both legal and non-legal staff, and is not a professional designation. At no point did she describe herself as a solicitor. If the reviewer wishes to pursue matters further, the Legal Ombudsman is available to her.

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Wills, Trusts & Probate

Making our Wills

Coodes Solicitors were recommended to us and we were very pleased with the service. As we live a good distance from the nearest office the initial briefing via Teams was most appreciated to save travelling. Bernadette was extremely professional throughout and accurately produced our Wills in line with our wishes promptly at a reasonable fee. Would definitely recommend this firm to anyone.

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Thank you so much for your kind review. Bernadette is pleased that you found her professional and that your Wills were prepared promptly and accurately to reflect your wishes.

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anonymous

Wills and Lasting power of attorney

Everything explained fully and executed efficiently. Bernadette was very easy to talk to and very friendly.

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Thank you very much for your kind feedback. We are delighted to hear you were fully satisfied with the explanation and efficient handling of your wills and lasting power of attorney. Bernadette will be pleased to know you found her friendly and easy to talk to. If you need any further assistance in the future, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

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Cathy

willing lpa

A professional, friendly and efficient company, who guided us through the legalese with no problems.

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Dear Cathy, Thank you for your feedback. We’re pleased to hear that our team provided professional, friendly, and efficient guidance throughout the process.

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Jerry

Jerry

Great service from Coodes, I was recommended them to handle the affairs of my late mother. Bernadette dealt with the probate work and has been excellent in doing this, with good, professional, friendly communication all the way. Conveyancing for the sale of the house was handled by Sophie Jones and Debbie Mills. Again, they both provided an excellent, professional, helpful and friendly service. Thanks to all the Coodes team!

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Dear Jerry Thank you so much for this lovely review. We were delighted to be able to help you at what can be a stressful time. Regards. Coodes

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Helen

Bernadette was very helpful with our wills..

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Dear Helen Thank you for your kind review. Coodes

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