Penny Smith

Senior Partner

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Penny qualified as a solicitor in 1980. Since 1992, she has focused on private client work dealing exclusively with Wills, administration of estates, Inheritance Tax, Powers of Attorney, Court of Protection, Trusts, and other related matters. She was a senior solicitor with Blake Lapthorn until joining Belcher Frost as a partner in 2002. Penny took over as senior partner in 2011 to manage both her private client team and the practice.

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Regulator ID: 81673

  • Based in Emsworth, Hampshire
  • Licensed for 45 years

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Penny qualified as a solicitor in 1980. Since 1992, she has focused on private client work dealing exclusively with Wills, administration of estates, Inheritance Tax, Powers of Attorney, Court of Protection, Trusts, and other related matters. She was a senior solicitor with Blake Lapthorn until joining Belcher Frost as a partner in 2002. Penny took over as senior partner in 2011 to manage both her private client team and the practice.

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Regulator ID: 81673

  • Based in Emsworth, Hampshire
  • Licensed for 45 years

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Communication 4.7/5
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Approachability 4.9/5
Documentation Accuracy 4.7/5
Legal Knowledge 4.9/5
Value for money 4.6/5
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  • Belcher Frost Solicitors Limited

    Compliance Officer for Legal Practice

    Until Present

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  • English

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)

3 West Street, Emsworth, Hampshire, PO10 7DX

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Barlow

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Wills, Trusts & Probate

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Very professional, courteous, friendly, effective service. thank you for making the process so straight forward.

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Will

I have recently used Penny Smith at Belcher Addison Solicitors to review my Will. Thank you and your team for your help advice and attention to detail. I highly recommend the firm for any legal work.

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David

Support through difficult times

Over the past few years Belcher Addison have provided an excellent supportive service with Wills, LPAs and, unfortunately, two applications for probate. Solid support, empathy and advice throughout.

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Carol Andrews CBE

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Thorough, clear by professional staff.

As my old solicitor firm had closed I decided to use a locally based solicitor in Emsworth. You definitely pay for the excellent, professional work undertaken but I know I will not have to worry about my estate for a while. I was kept informed by the solicitor, Penny Smith, at all stages. She clearly explained the options available and produced a will that covered my wishes. I was charged about £100 more than the top estimate given me which did cause a sharp intake of breath but after discussing the bill and getting a break down of the hours spent I accepted that £1086.90 was not too unreasonable.

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Andrew King

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Wills, Trusts & Probate

Support for Executor of Deceased Estate

I worked with Belcher Addison for a period of 18 months from October 2023 to March 2025 to ensure the correct execution of my Father's will and subsequently the disposal of his Estate. This involved obtaining copies of his will and grant of Probate through to the sale of a property and production of detailed Estate Accounts to cover assets, liabilities and final distribution of funds to beneficiaries. This work was led by a Director and Senior Partner supported by a Private Client Team Assistant and Solicitor Apprentice and involved contacting and supporting beneficiaries in the UK, Canada and New Zealand. Care and attention was provided to all concerned in an open professional and friendly manner.

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