837 Wills, Trusts & Probate reviews 132 top marks for approachability this year
Reviewed for Wills (568)Probate (149)Lasting Power of Attorney (61)
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In England this work covers drafting and updating wills, creating lifetime and testamentary trusts, advising on powers of attorney and administering estates after death. A solicitor prepares wills and codicils, sets up trusts (discretionary, life interest and protective trusts), applies to HM Courts & Tribunals Service for grants of probate or letters of administration, collects and values assets, deals with HM Revenue & Customs on inheritance tax, draws estate accounts and transfers property at the Land Registry, and represents clients in contested probate and trust claims, including under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975.
837 Wills, Trusts & Probate reviews 132 top marks for approachability this year
Reviewed for Wills (568)Probate (149)Lasting Power of Attorney (61)
203 Wills, Trusts & Probate reviews 21 top marks for communication this year
Reviewed for Wills (128)Probate (54)Lasting Power of Attorney (21)
Leads the Wills, Trusts & Probate team
Kirsten Wood
Partner & Head of Wills and Probate



Works with Nelissa Hicks and 4 more
Above average for approachability this year
“My wife and I chose to appoint Rotheras to prepare two mirror wills only because they were local and not through any prior recommendation. We were so pleased that we did. The service provided by solicitor Eleanor Robinson and paralegal Anna Guy was prompt throughout, truly excellent in content and coverage, highly professional in every way and yet very friendly and supportive. Nothing was too much trouble and they made the process very easy for us. We would have no hesitation whatsoever in recommending them.”
725 Wills, Trusts & Probate reviews 154 would recommend them this year
Reviewed for Wills (605)Probate (80)Lasting Power of Attorney (61)
Leads the Wills, Trusts & Probate team
Claire Ellis
Partner and Head of Wills & Probate



Works with Sarah Jarrett and 4 more
Above average for communication this year
“Mr Smalley has a kind understanding manor, shows an interest without any pressure and is highly recommended. ”
110 Wills, Trusts & Probate reviews 31 top marks for approachability this year
Reviewed for Wills (84)Probate (15)Lasting Power of Attorney (10)
Leads the Wills, Trusts & Probate team
Jonathan Barber
LLP Member, Head of Wills and Probate



Works with Andrew Yates and 4 more
Above average for staying on budget this year
“We used Elliot Mather for rewriting our wills and land registry. Filip Feret couldn’t have been more helpful and patient. He offered helpful suggestions and kept in touch with us the whole time.”
93 Wills, Trusts & Probate reviews 16 top marks for communication this year
Reviewed for Wills (70)Probate (12)Lasting Power of Attorney (11)
Leads the Wills, Trusts & Probate team
Nadia Faki
Partner & Solicitor



Works with Helen Salisbury and 4 more
Above average for approachability this year
“Nelson's in Nottingham, especially Karen Salt offered a great service to my family. They provided very professional 'will and probate' advice during healthy times; and a very caring service to my mother and father, especially during the later stages of my father's life and post funeral. Everything was clear and easy to understand; always conveyed in the 'right' way. I would highly recommend the newly re-furbished Nottingham office for this very reason, let alone the easy to find location, ample parking and only a stones throw from bus stops/taxis for those who require public transport. For anyone with difficulties walking or require some assistance, the office layout is superb!. All the staff are also very kind, approachable and not stuffy in anyway, an important factor in stressful times. Many thanks for your support, Paul Murrin. ”
36 Wills, Trusts & Probate reviews 7 reviews this year
Reviewed for Wills (28)Lasting Power of Attorney (8)Probate (5)
17 Wills, Trusts & Probate reviews 1 review this year
Reviewed for Probate (6)Wills (6)
What Wills, Trusts & Probate clients highlight
“We knew where we stood throughout our family law case which was handled brilliantly. Also had my will and LPAs done with an equally great service from Rachel Watson”
99 Wills, Trusts & Probate reviews 9 reviews this year
Reviewed for Wills (61)Probate (28)Lasting Power of Attorney (9)
Leads the Wills, Trusts & Probate team
Rebecca Brough
Partner


Works with Abbie Kennelly and 4 more
“A fabulous experience once again with Hopkins, Natalie Barnett helped me write a will. Very professional service, much slicker and easier than I thought as we did the signing remotely. It's a beautiful old building in Sutton too, just be aware of the parking enforcement officers in the area. Thank you to all the Hopkins team for providing exemplary service.”
What Wills, Trusts & Probate clients highlight
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We have ranked 16 law firms for Wills, Trusts & Probate in Derby City Centre, listed in order on this page.