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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Abbi Hancock

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I cannot thank Abbi enough for the support and professionalism she showed while helping me deal with matters relating to my late father’s estate. This has been an incredibly emotional and difficult time for me, but Abbi handled everything with great care, patience, and understanding. Her guidance throughout the process was clear, reassuring, and highly professional. She took the time to explain things properly and was always responsive whenever I had questions or needed reassurance. Her compassion and respectful approach made a situation that felt overwhelming much easier to manage. I am truly grateful for the help and support she provided and would not hesitate to recommend her services to anyone needing a knowledgeable, reliable, and empathetic legal professional.

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Amy Harris

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My wife and I are in our 90s and needed to make final wills and appoint Powers of Attorney - quite overwhelming tasks at our age involving several visits to our home and much paperwork. This was done by Amy in a friendly but professional way and after many months waiting for the Office of the Public Guardian to approve and register the documents all is now in place. All very much very much appreciated.

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Louise Campbell

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I've done my will with Oakwood solicitors and my solicitor was Louise. She was amazing, the will took a place in a couple of weeks. I would highly recommend her.

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Rachel Fisher

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Really appreciated the support and guidance from Rachel, not just able to provide honest and clear guidance but was really just able to listen when I think that was what I needed the most. My concerns were treated compassionately and with empathy whilst giving me the direction I needed to move forward and I feel that I am back in control now. Thank you, cannot recommend highly enough!

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Craig Delaney

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Calthrops Solicitors were very professional throughout. Craig Delaney who handled our case was very knowledgeable and made us all feel very comfortable with his pleasant personality. We would definitely recommend them to anyone.

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Morgans

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Kirsten PhilpSamantha Kennedy

Tagged solicitors Kirsten Philp and Samantha Kennedy

From start to finish Morgans have been top class. From the valuer, the sales team to Kirsten in Conveyancing. Now dealing with Sam in the winding up of our mums estate which is a difficult time for us as a family however Sam is very compassionate and nothing is too much when asking questions. Morgans as a whole have been great and would highly recommend all departments.

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Claire ThompsonDavid Cornelius

Tagged solicitors Claire Thompson and David Cornelius

David and Claire were extremely helpful in administering my mother’s Grant of Probate. From our initial meeting with David, who explained the process and advised on our situation, to Claire, who responded quickly to any queries and was very efficient in finalising this matter for us. Many thanks.

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Niki Dunsby

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Niki Dunsby and Patrick Bluet have been incredibly helpful and understanding during the period after my Fathers death. Patrick helped my Mother Bernadette through the probate process and Niki has been amazing in helping Mum sell her house under probate. Niki is always available to talk and give advice and she does so in friendly and caring way that gave us peace of mind that we were in good hands.

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