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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Liz Rose

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I have just completed on the sale of my late mothers retirement flat. Liz Rose and her team have been wonderful, prompt responses to messages and emails and all the hassle taken out of a very administrative task! Thank you all.

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Georgina Christou

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Georgina Donellan did an excellent job when obtaining probate on my mother's estate. Her approachability, knowledge, efficiency and speed were first rate.

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Emma Marchant

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Emma was absolutely brilliant support for us when we lost our mum and had to sort out her estate and probate. She helped us through each step professionally but also with understanding and empathy. A fantastic service.

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4.9 187 Reviews

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Phil Turner

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From the moment Mr Turner took our case, we all felt confident that he would provide us with good service. This he did, right up to the case being closed. He always kept us fully informed of what was going on and how to proceed in the future. I actually met Mr Turner last year when I had to sign some documents, and we had a really good chat. A truly nice man.

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James Ambrose

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I recently needed advice over the wills of myself and my husband. I found the company to be extremely helpful, personable and professional. I needed their professional help once again after the death of my husband and once again they were there with their guidance and advice. I would definitely recommend them, and have done to my friends and family,

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Alexandra Bartlett

Tagged solicitor Alexandra Bartlett

We used Alexandra for the conveyancing on a probate sale. The process was simple and pretty much effortless for us, Alexandra dealt with everything. We were very pleased with the process.

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