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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Alessandro Mancini

Tagged solicitor Alessandro Mancini

We had an online meeting for half an hour or so. This was really helpful and informative in helping us to put our wills together. The communication from Mancini’s was really quick and efficient and we conducted the whole matter far more easily than we had anticipated!

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GHP Legal

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Pomphreys

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Alan Douglas

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Alan Douglas has managed the estate of a deceased family member in a highly professional way. He has been prompt, informed, courteous and thoughtful. I have been so impressed that I am now using the practice for all my legal affairs.

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Bhumika ParmarLucy PayneReema Patel

Tagged solicitors Bhumika Parmar, Lucy Payne and Reema Patel

We used the BP Legal team to complete our commercial lease contract and to update our Wills. Thank you Bhumika, Lucy, Reema and Bhavin for a swift and excellent service.

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Alastair Hargreaves

Tagged solicitor Alastair Hargreaves

Meadows Ryan has helped us with both Probate and Conveyancing. Both issues were complicated and Meadows Ryan has been superb in dealing with everything. They are professional and measured in everything they do and we have been delighted with them. Faultless ! No hesitation in recommending!

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Kirsty Strong

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Kirsty Strong drafted mine and my partners Wills, service was attentive, professional and thorough throughout! Would certainly recommend Kirsty and the team!

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