Mark Goodson
Estate Practitioner & Head of department
Mark is a member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) and is joint Head of the Private Client department at BTMK Goodson, the Private Client arm of the of BTMK group, a general practice law firm serving clients both locally and nationally.
He is extremely experienced in non-contentious Probate, Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney and other legal services relating to elderly client law. He has specialised in this field since the early 1990’s and was a partner in the local firm of FWG before their take over by BTMK in May 2015.
Outside of work, Mark is married to Dawn, has 3 children, 3 stepchildren and a dog. He loves cooking, eating out, going to the cinema or theatre and is a Southend United fanatic, having supported the club since August 1969. In his younger days he was a keen sportsman, playing football and cricket to a reasonable standard, is a published author having written the Fools Guide to Investment Clubs for the financial website The Motley Fool and is a musician in a long established function band, “The Alvin Jones Band” (although the gigging opportunities these days are few and far between). Currently, he is most likely to be found somewhere on a golf course trying to get his handicap down and is so social he will attend the opening of an envelope.
BTMK Goodson, 1 - 5 Church Hill, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 2DE
Licensed for 3 years
Practice Areas
Wills, Trusts & Probate
Estate/probate
It was a complicated Estate with assets across several countries, but Mark and Megan (with whom I dealt primarily) took this all in their stride, seeking outside expertise as necessary, eg other country legal and tax issues, bringing everything to a satisfactory conclusion, with minimum stress or worry to myself. They were a pleasure to deal with, and always available to offer sensible advice or guidance.
Partway through this Estate work, because I was happy with the service being provided, I engaged Mark to rewrite my will and also to prepare Lasting Powers of Attorney for myself and my father. Again, this work was handled quickly and efficiently, with minimum effort necessary by myself!
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A representative from BTMK Solicitors Limited responded to this review on 15 April, 2024
Dear Caroline, Thank you, for your detailed feedback regarding your complex Estate matters. We're delighted to hear that Mark and Megan provided exceptional service, navigating legal complexities across multiple countries with ease. We appreciate your trust in engaging us for further legal services, and we're pleased to have delivered these efficiently. We'll pass your feedback over to Mark, Megan and the team; If you require assistance in the future, please feel free to reach out. Best Regards, BTMK Solicitors
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Grant of Probate
BTMK acted for us in obtain the Grant of Probate. Mark Goodson handed us over to Megan McKinlay senior case worker. They acted completely professionally and kept us advised every step of the way. We would have no hesitation in recommending BTMK they were excellent throughout. We would also like to state that we also used their sister company in Southend for the conveyancing for the probate property concerned.
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A representative from BTMK Solicitors Limited responded to this review on 02 February, 2024
Dear Stephen, Thank you for your review! We're delighted to hear that Mark, Megan, and the team provided excellent service throughout your probate process. Your recommendation means a lot to us. Best regards, BTMK Solicitors Limited
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BTMK have been amazing
BTMK and especially Mark Goodson and Megan McKinlay have been truly wonderful dealing with my fathers will, estate and probate. Making the whole process as painless as possible at such a sensitive time. Megan, our caseworker, was extremely helpful handling the whole process making sure every T was crossed and I was dotted.
If ever you need professional advice these are the people to see.
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A representative from BTMK Solicitors Limited responded to this review on 05 July, 2023
Hi Gary, thank you for your heartfelt feedback! We're honored to have assisted you with your father's will, estate, and probate matters during such a sensitive time. It's wonderful to hear that Mark and Megan provided truly wonderful service, making the process as painless as possible. We're glad that Megan, your caseworker, ensured that every detail was handled meticulously and that you felt supported throughout. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we're grateful for the opportunity to provide you with professional advice and support. If you ever require further assistance or have any other legal needs, please don't hesitate to reach out.
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Excellent service and great staff and team. Highly recommend
The service that Mark Goodson and his team, Megan and others is exemplary. Great communication and service throughout the whole process of Estate Planning & Wills.
Mark is very knowledgeable and delivers this with a very friendly, personable, pragmatic and helpful approach to what could be a complicated and daunting legal process.
Megan is excellent with her communications and efficiency and makes the whole process efficient and easy.
Solicitor named in this review: Mark Goodson
A representative from BTMK Solicitors Limited responded to this review on 03 July, 2023
Hi Alex, we are delighted to hear that you found our service to be exemplary and that the communication and assistance provided by Mark, Megan, and the team were exceptional. We take great pride in delivering comprehensive and efficient legal services, and it is gratifying to know that we were able to guide you through the potentially complex and daunting process of Estate Planning & Wills. We value your feedback and wish you all the best for the future.
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Exceptional Conveyancing & Probate services
From start to finish a white glove service! Thank you BTMK team.
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A representative from BTMK Solicitors Limited responded to this review on 01 February, 2023
Hello Robert, thank you so much for your positive feedback and for taking the time to post this review. Our client's views are important to us and help us constantly improve the way we do business. Thanks again for your review
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Wills, Trusts & Probate
Sandra recommends BTMK Solicitors Limited
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A representative from BTMK Solicitors Limited responded to this review on 19 June, 2020
Thank you for your review. We appreciate the positive feedback you have given us and look forward to working with you in the future.
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Extremely responsive
I have been dealing with Mark Goodson
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Thank you!
Mr Goodson was such a great help with my Will and Power of Attorney.
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Dear Mark, thank you so much for your kindness in making a generous phone call, which immediately explained so much to me that had previously been confusing and worrying.
I had read articles and heard discussions on the possibilities of providing help for my children, who like so many younger people have to struggle to meet the demands of modern life but so much of this advice was incomplete or conflicting. I am so so grateful for your ‘chat’ which was full of clarity and valuable information and also full of understanding to somebody without the grasp of financial matters can be quite fearful of making a disastrous wrong move. I took rough notes, which I am going to copy out carefully and if you haven’t already, I think you should write a book. You have your family’s kindness which is immensely reassuring. I will be in touch with you very soon. Best wishes.
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A grateful thanks to Mark Goodson for his help and guidance throughout
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