Top 10 of 3,713 law firms for Business Succession Planning, Wills, Trusts & Probate

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This work covers planning for the orderly transfer of a business during the proprietor’s life or after death, to protect continuity, value and jobs. It includes arranging shareholder or partnership structures, buy-sell provisions, trust-based succession, and associated tax planning within wills, trusts, and estate provisions. A solicitor in this area drafts and reviews deeds, shareholder agreements, and in-specie transfers, coordinates with accountants, and helps organise lasting powers of attorney and testamentary arrangements to secure a smooth handover. Practical steps often hinge on tax reliefs, business asset transfers, and anticipated future control of the enterprise.

What a solicitor handles in these matters

The solicitor handles drafting and reviewing shareholder or partnership agreements, buy-sell mechanisms, and trusts that preserve business control and value. They coordinate with tax advisers on reliefs like inheritance tax Business Property Relief where relevant, and they ensure executors and successors understand ongoing obligations and governance structures during the transfer.

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Andrea Ashton

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Andrea and her secretary Lisa have been very helpful and approachable. Would use Maxwell Hodge again.

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Bethany Willis

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Bethany provided a very professional, outstanding value for money and an efficicient service from start to finish. Bethany is a very down to earth and approachable person, who genuinely has her clients best interests at heart. She takes time out to get to know her clients while providing a professional service. I've never felt rushed at any meetings in person or over the phone. I would highly recommed Bethany who also shows compassion and will definitely use her services again.

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Samuel Jones

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We both found our experience helpful, informative and a pleasure. The process was clear and understanding. A big thank you to Samuel

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