Rory McFarlane

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I originally practised as an attorney for a large regional law firm in South Africa before moving to the UK twenty years ago requalifying as a solicitor under the Qualified Lawyers' Transfer Scheme. I then became a partner in 2001. I specialise in estate planning and wealth protection, focussing on complex Wills, estate administrations and inheritance tax issues. I regularly advise farmers and business owners as well as individuals with property in foreign jurisdictions. I like to think that I offer an innovative approach and I’m really passionate about creating a strong client service culture across the team. I’m lucky enough to live in a lovely picturesque village near Sherborne and away from the office, I enjoy gardening, walking, cycling and exploring the coast in my sea kayak.

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Regulator ID: 303571

  • Based in Sherborne, Dorset
  • Licensed for 26 years

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I originally practised as an attorney for a large regional law firm in South Africa before moving to the UK twenty years ago requalifying as a solicitor under the Qualified Lawyers' Transfer Scheme. I then became a partner in 2001. I specialise in estate planning and wealth protection, focussing on complex Wills, estate administrations and inheritance tax issues. I regularly advise farmers and business owners as well as individuals with property in foreign jurisdictions. I like to think that I offer an innovative approach and I’m really passionate about creating a strong client service culture across the team. I’m lucky enough to live in a lovely picturesque village near Sherborne and away from the office, I enjoy gardening, walking, cycling and exploring the coast in my sea kayak.

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Regulator ID: 303571

  • Based in Sherborne, Dorset
  • Licensed for 26 years

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  • Mogers Drewett LLP

    SRA-approved manager - Member

    Until October 2019

  • Mogers Drewett LLP

    SRA-approved manager - Member

    Until Present

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  • English

Opening hours

Monday 08:30–17:00
Tuesday 08:30–17:00
Wednesday 08:30–17:00
Thursday 08:30–17:00
Friday 08:30–17:00
Saturday (Closed)
Sunday (Closed)

Spring House, East Mill Lane, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3DP

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Sarah and Roger

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Wills, Trusts & Probate

Wills and LPAs

Rory was very knowledgeable on both the law and best practice, careful to make sure our Wills would not cause issues for our executors. He took time to understand our concerns and objectives and looked for practical solutions.

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Hello, thank you for leaving such positive feedback for Rory. It is great to see you receiving the service Mogers Drewett strives to provide. We look forward to working with you in the future!

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D Watts

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Probate

We received an exceptionally professional and proactive service, which ensured my mother’s estate was administered efficiently, in a timely and cost effective manner.

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Catherine and Michael

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Wills, Trusts & Probate

Sound Advice for our Wills

Rory McFarlane gave us sound advice and had really good suggestions for us to update our wills. We appreciated his breadth of knowledge and felt he wanted to ensure we had all eventualities covered.

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Mr & Mrs Langhare

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Wills, Trusts & Probate

Update of Wills

Straightforward and practical advice - would recommend!

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A M Jones

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Wills, Trusts & Probate

Preparation of Will & Powers of Attorney

Professional and practical advice. Would recommend

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SJM

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Wills, Trusts and Probate

Friendly professional service with willingness to answer questions in a way I could understand.

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Stephen Hall

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Wills, Trusts and Probate

Rory McFarlane deals with all our legal requirements, long may it last.

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Mr McFarlane and his team provide a first class service.

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Could not fault anything, pleasant, well explained details.

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This was a very straightforward transaction which went smoothly.

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