The team is dedicated to these areas of law and therefore offers a high level of technical expertise together with practical solutions and plain spoken advice. We are happy to talk with you about the services we offer on a no obligation basis. Please contact us to discuss your situation further.
Our areas of expertise include:
- Wills
- Trusts
- Estate Planning
- Lasting Powers of Attorney
- Probate and the Administration of Estates
- Deputyship and Court of Protection Applications
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.
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!
Leathes Prior delivers outstanding service with coherent advice. Recommended is the timely and approachable Tessa Bonser, who provides advice of the highest quality.
They give sound and practical advice on a range of private client matters.
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.
The Cole & Co merger brought Barrie Baker’s 12 years’ experience to Leathes Prior’s accessible, prompt and reliable team. Friendly lawyer Tessa Bonser has a lovely relaxed style.
The Legal 500 recognises that the team listens carefully, is very professional and makes clients feel comfortable.
At Leathes Prior, STEP-accredited William Riley acts as executor for numerous high-value and complex estates and serves as a professional deputy for many individuals. Tessa Bonser is now a qualified member of STEP and leads the firm’s trusts work. Barrie Barker, who has more than 30 years’ experience in private client matters, focuses on wills and estate administration. Claire Woolliscroft mainly handles Court of Protection matters.
