Private Client

Hadgkiss Hughes & Beale offer a comprehensive service in this field from experienced practitioners. The department is headed by partner Gordon Keir.

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Hannah Finnegan LLB

Solicitor admitted 2020 ~ Hannah has been working in the department since qualification in 2020. She specialises in advising on Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney, and the administration of estates.

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James Norton LLB

Consultant, Solicitor admitted 1992 ~ A Non-contentious lawyer experienced in property matters and Wills and Probate. He joined the Firm in 2001 and became a Partner in February 2004. Now a consultant solicitor with the firm with a large client base.

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Nicola Hancox CILEX - IOP Fellow

A recognised CILEX member IOP Fellow who joined the firm in 2001 ~ Based at the Moseley office assisting in the Probate Department, she has experience in Wills and Probate, and residential property.

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Roderick Brindley LLB

Consultant, Solicitor admitted 1973 ~ A non-contentious practitioner specialising in Probate and Trusts (Rod was a Member of the Law Society’s Probate Section and the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners), Property Law and the acquisition and disposal of businesses. Formerly the Senior Partner. A busy practitioner with a loyal client following built up during over 40 years with the Firm.

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Wills, Probate and The Administration of Estates and Trusts

Preparation of Wills
Obtaining Grants of Probate and Grants of Letters of Administration
Administering Estates and Trusts
Inheritance Tax Planning and Advice

Lasting Powers of Attorney

Preparation and registration of Lasting Powers of Attorney for Property and Financial Affairs and Health and Welfare
Registration of Enduring Powers of Attorney

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— MA

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— AG

Thank you for all your effort and time you put into this case for me. You are a man who goes above and beyond for his clients.

— JL

It is impossible to put into words my gratitude for the amazing support you have given me during the last 12 months

— JA

I couldn’t have wished for more. Thanks again for everything you and your colleagues have done for me.

— GR

Treated me like a person and not a number. Everything I was told came true. Did not over promise.

— SD

All aspects of service dealt with efficiently and professionally. Excellent service.

— CW

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— C

Your kindness and support will never be forgotten

— HF

Once again sincere thanks for all your help now and in the past

— AE