Wills, Trusts & Probate

Find an Expert
Get in Touch
Our specialist Wills, Trusts & Probate Team offer a high level of technical expertise paired with practical solutions and plain-spoken advice to make planning for your future simple.

The team offer a tailored approach to meet the individual requirements of you and your family, whether this be planning for you and your loved one’s future, or dealing with the death of a loved one.

We are happy to talk with you about the services we offer on a no-obligation basis. Please contact us to discuss your situation and requirements further. 

Our team can guide you through a variety of private client matters, including:

Wills

Making a Will is the only way to ensure that the people you wish to inherit your estate actually do end up inheriting it, the importance of having a Will cannot be underestimated, it’s one of the most important documents you could have.

Our specialist Wills solicitors offer a high level of Wills expertise, providing practical solutions and plain-spoken advice to clients, making creating a Will as easy as possible but also ensuring your estate will end up with those you wish to inherit it.

Find Out More
Trusts

We can help guide you through how to protect and manage your assets and the benefits of placing your estate into a trust.

From inheritance tax to the protection of family members to residential care home fees, trusts can be used to protect assets both during lifetime and after death through different types of trusts.

Find Out More
Estate Planning

Many future worries you might have including issues with complex family situations or tax can be lessened with careful estate planning, which our team can guide you through.

As no one knows what the future holds, we encourage clients of all ages to consider making arrangements for their and their family’s futures. Our team can help guide you through carefully planning your estate.

Find Out More
Lasting Powers of Attorney

Our experts can guide you through the process of putting a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) document in place, an essential document should you lose the mental capacity to make key health & financial decisions.

Find Out More
Probate & the Administration of Estates

Our team advises on all matters relating to this area of law from relatively straightforward estates involving few assets to large estates with complex inheritance tax issues or agricultural and business assets.

Find Out More
Deputyship & Court of Protection

Our specialist team regularly provide expert advice required to be able to handle applications to the Court of Protection. Our solicitors represent clients with a range of needs, including vulnerable adults who require members of the team to act as professional deputies for them.

Find Out More
Wills & Probate Disputes

Our dedicated Wills & Probate Disputes Team work with our Wills, Trusts & Probates Team when a contentious Wills or Probate matter arises. The team prides themselves on acting promptly and efficiently, on matters such as challenges to a Will, inheritance claims, claims against executors, undue influence claims and lack of testamentary capacity claims.

Get in touch with our Disputes Team here.

Find Out More

Leathes Prior recognises the importance of ensuring that older and vulnerable clients are treated with dignity, respect, and kindness at all times, and that this applies also to their families and people representing them. We realise that there is a need to assess whether such clients may require additional consideration by being both sympathetic and sensitive to any issues they may have. Please see our Older and Vulnerable Client Care Policy here for further information.

Some of the work will be carried out by a team of Paralegals or Probate Executives who do much of the day-to-day work on cases. Although they are not legally qualified, they have between a year and 17 years' experience, have received extensive training within our firm, and work under the direct supervision of a solicitor with at least 5 years post qualification experience.

Key Contacts

Claire Woolliscroft TEP

Partner

Louisa Shailes

Senior Associate

Bethany Slaughter

Senior Associate

Pat Gibney

Senior Associate

Billy Coughlin

Chartered Legal Executive

Charlie Watkins

Trainee Solicitor

James Iron

Trainee Solicitor

Make an Enquiry

By clicking submit, you agree to our Privacy Policy

Submit
Thank you! Your submission has been received!
Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.

What our clients say

Dealing with the death of a loved one and organising distribution of their estate is not an easy process. It can be time consuming and there are many avenues to explore and deal with. There may be pitfalls on the way and hurdles to negotiate but I can recommend Leathes Prior, particularly Pat and Billy and not forgetting Beth and Hannah who dealt with all aspects of my mother’s estate with the utmost care and consideration in a very professional and exemplary manner. Five stars and a ten out of ten rating are completely justified.

Google review

Once again, superb advice and wise counsel from Leathes Prior - this time a shout out for Patrick Gibney who has efficiently dealt with drafting our Wills in a most professional manner.

Google review

We used LP to undertake our first Wills and Jordan Walker couldn't have been more helpful and professional in providing advice and drafting our wills for us. Would thoroughly recommend.

Client feedback

We would like to thank you, albeit rather belatedly, for the professional, friendly and efficient service we received when reviewing our Wills. We really appreciated the clear explanations, particularly on Life Interest Trusts, and your patience answering our many questions. The flexibility of the Trust meets all our requirements and gives us peace of mind. We were also pleased with how quickly the whole process of redrafting our Wills was carried out. We would have no hesitation in recommending you to anyone who require a Will writing service.

Client feedback

My wife and I recently had new Wills prepared by Claire and Charlie.We were delighted with the friendly, expert and efficient service provided and would have no hesitation in recommending Leathes Prior. Many thanks.

Client feedback

Recommend Leathes Prior greatly. I used LP for a house sale previously and most recently to complete my Fathers probate and Will trusts. Jordan Walker completed the work for me and explained the whole process with great detail and in a way that was easy to understand. I was kept informed the whole way through and I never had to chase for any information or updates. The whole process which did have unusual complications was completed quickly and efficiently. A huge thanks to Jordan and all at Leathes Prior.

Google review

Dedicated private client team in the Norwich area known for acting for a number of wealthy individuals and families. Acts on the full range of legal services including trust and estate planning, wills, probate and powers of attorney. Also has strength in dealing with probate disputes, deputyship issues and Court of Protection matters.

Chambers & Partners

Our solicitor was Patrick Gibney but all staff were friendly. Very satisfied and they were very helpful and friendly. Would highly recommend.

Google review

Pat Gibney could not have been kinder, and more helpful and professional… A very nice man and a great solicitor… Thanks so much. Jan and David Austin.

Google review

We have dealt with Leathes Prior Solicitors for many years and have always been very satisfied. Recently we have updated our Wills and as we are fast approaching 80 years of age, we were especially pleased with their expert knowledge and kind and friendly approach. Everything was explained in a very understanding way. We highly recommend Leathes Prior Solicitors.

Google review

Excellent, professional and emotionally intelligent service provided around drawing up a will.

Google review

5 stars for 5 star service! THANK YOU, Patrick Gibney for your help and support.

Google review

Leathes Prior were recommended to me, and the level of service I have received has been excellent throughout. Pat Gibney’s communication has been outstanding. I never once had to chase for updates, which made dealing with my late brother’s estate so much easier during a very difficult time. Everything was handled with professionalism, care, and efficiency. Because of the excellent service we received, my husband and I later asked Pat to prepare our Wills. Once again, the process was completed very quickly, and everything was explained to us clearly and thoroughly, giving us complete peace of mind. I am so pleased that Leathes Prior were recommended to me. My sincere thanks to Pat and his colleagues for their consistently excellent service.

Client feedback

Thank you so much for everything! We think you have done a great job! We can't quite believe its all done, but we know it is, thanks to your clear explanations, and good communication. Best wishes to you.

Client Feedback

I would like to pass my appreciation for the help and guidance with this case, and how much I really valued from you, your clear explanations, and calm approach even when telling me something I really didn't want to hear!

Client feedback

I would just like to reiterate my words from the other day, we are very happy with the situation and frankly, pretty chuffed to draw the whole thing to a close. My thanks again to yourself and the rest of the team for a job well done. Very best wishes for the future.

Client feedback

Thank you to Billy for your professionalism in preparing our Wills. We requested these were drafted before our upcoming holiday and this was met in a timely manner. He put our minds at complete ease - thank you for your hard work!

Google review

May I take this opportunity to express my sincerest thanks to yourself and the team. Throughout the process we have benefitted from clear, concise communication for which we are grateful. I will also be telling people of our positive experience and expert guidance we have received.

Client feedback

Thanks again for all the contributions that you have both made. I have always felt very assured by the meticulous approaches and professionalism that you both display. I have greatly appreciated your advice, support and guidance, which has been invaluable. Your work has always been incredibly fair, reasonable, and comprehensive.

Client feedback

Insights & Updates

Stay informed with our latest legal insights.

View All