Partner at FBC Manby Bowdler LLP

Sara Simson

Partner

Working within the Wills, probate and lifetime planning team, Sara deals with a range of matters including powers of attorney, probate and the Court of Protection and hopes to help families through what can be a difficult time. In 2016 Sara became a full member of The Society of Trust and Estates Practitioners, the international professional body for advisers specialising in inheritance and succession planning.

7 Church Road, B97 4AD

Licensed for 4 years

Practice Areas

Wills, Trusts & Probate

4.9/5 87 Client Reviews 87
  • Wills, Trusts & Probate 100%
87 Client Reviews

4.9/5

Overall experience

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  • Communication
  • Initial Impressions
  • Approachability
  • Documentation Accuracy
  • Legal knowledge

Reviews summary

  • Excellent
    79
  • Very Good
    6
  • Average
    1
  • Poor
    1
  • Awful
    0

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S.K.Cooper
S.K.Cooper Added 2 weeks ago Report to admin
Collected whilst working at FBC Manby Bowdler LLP
April 09, 2024 20240409182513

Wills, Trusts and Probate

5

A thorough and professional service provided by Sara Simson and team at the Redditch office. All my requirements were dealt with promptly and efficiently.

Solicitor named in this review: Sara Simson

A representative from FBC Manby Bowdler LLP responded to this review on 10 April, 2024

Thank you for taking the time to leave your positive review. We really value every piece of feedback we receive from our clients and look forward to working with you again in the future should you require any of our services.

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Jonathan Fennell
Jonathan Fennell Added 1 month ago Report to admin
Collected whilst working at FBC Manby Bowdler LLP
March 10, 2024 20240310203242

Family

3

Case handling changed to many times lacked process continuity

Solicitor named in this review: Sara Simson

A representative from FBC Manby Bowdler LLP responded to this review on 12 March, 2024

Thank you for sharing your feedback Jonathan . We always aim to deliver a stellar service to our clients so we're sorry to hear you have had a frustrating experience. If you are able to contact Laura Jones, our Head of Client Experience on 01902 702017, we would really appreciate the opportunity to discuss this further, or if you would prefer to email laura.jones@fbcmb.co.uk with your details, Laura will arrange a convenient time to contact you. Thank you.

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Anonymous
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October 18, 2023 20231018164040

Wills, Trusts and Probate

5

I am completely satisfied with the service and friendly advice given. Everything was explained in a easy to understand manner.

Solicitor named in this review: Sara Simson

A representative from FBC Manby Bowdler LLP responded to this review on 19 October, 2023

Thank you for your positive review. We really value the feedback we receive from our clients to help us continually improve what we do as a business. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience.

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Anonymous
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October 15, 2023 20231015102754

Wills, Trusts and Probate

5

Very efficient service and mindful of the circumstances under which I needed a solicitor

Solicitor named in this review: Sara Simson

A representative from FBC Manby Bowdler LLP responded to this review on 16 October, 2023

Thank you for your positive review. We really value the feedback we receive from our clients to help us continually improve what we do as a business. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience.

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Jane Price
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October 02, 2023 20231002123510

Wills, Trusts and Probate

5

Sara was supportive and informative and helped us to decide what we wished to do. Sara is flexible and we found her, yet again, to be easy and friendly to deal with. Hannah her assistant is also very helpful and supportive

Solicitor named in this review: Sara Simson

A representative from FBC Manby Bowdler LLP responded to this review on 02 October, 2023

Thank you for taking the time to leave your positive review Jane. We really value every piece of feedback we receive from our clients and look forward to working with you again in the future should you require any of our services.

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Sue
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September 29, 2023 20230929124405

Wills, Trusts and Probate

5

The I needed was clearly explained to me and the necessary work was carried out swiftly and proficiently.

Solicitor named in this review: Sara Simson

A representative from FBC Manby Bowdler LLP responded to this review on 02 October, 2023

Thank you for taking the time to leave your positive review Sue. We really value every piece of feedback we receive from our clients and look forward to working with you again in the future should you require any of our services.

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Anonymous
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August 08, 2023 20230808132634

Wills, Trusts and Probate

5

From start to finish very professional.

Solicitor named in this review: Sara Simson

A representative from FBC Manby Bowdler LLP responded to this review on 08 August, 2023

Thank you for your positive review. We really value the feedback we receive from our clients to help us continually improve what we do as a business. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience.

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Anonymous
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August 04, 2023 20230804210934

Wills, Trusts and Probate

5

Sara was very helpful, proficient and friendly.

Solicitor named in this review: Sara Simson

A representative from FBC Manby Bowdler LLP responded to this review on 07 August, 2023

Thank you for taking the time to leave your positive review. We really value every piece of feedback we receive from our clients and look forward to working with you again in the future should you require any of our services.

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Anonymous
Anonymous Added 9 months ago Report to admin
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July 11, 2023 20230711112833

Wills, Trusts and Probate

5

Very professional, friendly and understanding. With the ailments I have I was grateful to be be made to feel calm and at ease. Thank you so much Sara Simson.

Solicitor named in this review: Sara Simson

A representative from FBC Manby Bowdler LLP responded to this review on 11 July, 2023

Thank you for your positive review. We really value the feedback we receive from our clients to help us continually improve what we do as a business. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience.

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K Woodhead
K Woodhead Added 10 months ago Report to admin
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June 30, 2023 20230630174232

Wills, Trusts and Probate

5

We were advised by Sara Simpson. She helped us clarify what we really wanted to achieve and came up with a solution that we were comfortable with.

Solicitor named in this review: Sara Simson

A representative from FBC Manby Bowdler LLP responded to this review on 03 July, 2023

Thank you for your positive review. We really value the feedback we receive from our clients to help us continually improve what we do as a business. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience.

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Laura
Laura Added 1 year ago Report to admin
Collected whilst working at FBC Manby Bowdler LLP
April 15, 2023
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Laura

5

Completed both my Will & LPA with Sara Simson in Redditch. Everything was explained really clearly and given back to me promptly

Solicitor named in this review: Sara Simson

A representative from FBC Manby Bowdler LLP responded to this review on 17 April, 2023

Thank you for your positive review Laura. We really value the feedback we receive from our clients to help us continually improve what we do as a business. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience.

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About Sara Simson

Working within the Wills, probate and lifetime planning team, Sara deals with a range of matters including powers of attorney, probate and the Court of Protection and hopes to help families through what can be a difficult time. In 2016 Sara became a full member of The Society of Trust and Estates Practitioners, the international professional body for advisers specialising in inheritance and succession planning.

Languages Spoken: English

Contact Sara Simson

Address

FBC Manby Bowdler LLP

7 Church Road

B97 4AD



Phone 01527 588925

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WORK EXPERIENCE

Title

Name

Duration

Associate

FBC Manby Bowdler LLP

?-2021

Partner

FBC Manby Bowdler LLP

2021-present