Hugh Thompson
Partner & Head of Wills, Probate, Tax & Trusts (North)
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At Flint Bishop, our Estate Planning Solicitors provide advice across every stage of later life planning, estate planning and estate administration. We help with wills, lasting powers of attorney, probate, Court of Protection applications, deeds of variation, inheritance tax planning and trusts, as well as more complex estates involving business interests or assets overseas.
These decisions are rarely just about paperwork. They can involve family relationships, financial security, vulnerable loved ones, property, tax, business succession and deeply personal wishes for the future. We will take time to understand what matters to you, explain your options in plain English and help you make informed decisions with care and confidence.
With Estate Planning Solicitors in Birmingham, Derby, Leeds, Sheffield, Swansea and York, Flint Bishop supports clients across England and Wales. Our private client team is recognised as one of the leading teams in the Midlands, with several members acknowledged by leading legal directories and accredited as specialist legal advisers for elderly and vulnerable people, their families and carers.
Whether you are planning ahead or need guidance during a difficult time, our Estate Planning Solicitors will listen carefully and explain the next step clearly. Contact our team today and we will help you understand what to do next.
For details of our fees and services in relation to the estate administration and Grant of Probate, please click on the relevant drop-down option on our Pricing page which can be viewed here.
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Additionally, we also have extensive experience in advising on high-value estates with international assets. This has enabled us to gain in-depth knowledge and understanding of the unique challenges and complexities that these situations can present, allowing us to deal with such cases in an efficient and cost-effective manner.
Several members of our Wills, Probate, Tax and Trusts team are acknowledged as experts in their field by leading legal directories, alongside a number of our solicitors being accredited specialist legal advisors for elderly and vulnerable people, their families and their carers.
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“Absolutely brilliant service. They answered all my questions in a way I could understand and were a great help in getting me through this difficult time.”
Private Client
“I received both friendly and highly professional service. Everything was fully explained during my first appointment. I was very impressed when I first contacted Flint Bishop; after explaining my situation, I was given an appointment the next day. Thank you.”
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“Polite and courteous service. Excellent communication and quick responses to all our enquiries. Very satisfied.”
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“The service was absolutely outstanding. I would certainly recommend Flint Bishop. Great service delivered with care and understanding.”
Lisa Clarke
“The professionalism of the will writers involved, and the way everything was explained, made the whole process much easier for me to understand. I would certainly recommend the firm without hesitation.”
Rosamund Smith
“Claire is very empathetic and sensitive to difficult personal circumstances.”
“Will offers excellent service at all times – he is always quick to respond to any questions and he is fully effective and supportive throughout the process.”
“William is so professional, prompt and helpful. He has a friendly manner, operates in straightforward English and is always gracious. He is a competent pair of hands.”
“William Harper is very productive, quick at resolving issues, easy to talk to and knowledgeable.”
“I have dealt with William Harper and he has been exceptional in keeping me informed on the relevant issues as they have occurred and fully explaining the steps needed to resolve them. I would not hesitate in using William again should the need arise in the future.”
“Flint Bishop has always supported me in terms of legalities. Always there for me, by considering my needs and situation sympathetically.”
“Claire Rudkin was very efficient, and a hard worker. Excellent communication – explanations and communication at one-to-one meetings over complex issues were first rate.”
“I always received prompt, efficient attention from William Harper. I was never left waiting. Very approachable and kind, while retaining full professionalism. I had total confidence in Mr Harper, and would recommend wholeheartedly.”
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“Although we had no face-to-face contact we built up a good relationship with Will Harper who we dealt with exclusively. He answered the phone personally and promptly and replied to emails usually the same day.”
Private Client
“Excellent service, have recommended you to friends.”
Private Client
“Very impressed with the response I received from start to finish.”
Private Client
“My mum, brother and I consulted Flint Bishop last July after my father passed away. My parents Will was made with Flint Bishop so it seemed right that we would consult them when my father passed away. It was a scary time for me, as my mum relied heavily on me to deal with the aftermath of my fathers death, funeral, Will etc. but Flint Bishop totally took the worry and strain away. Wwe dealt with Samuel Balmbra and from the start of the consultation he was professional and honest. We knew exactly the cost involved and what was happening at every stage. He made something daunting for us seem very simple. I would recommend Flint Bishop and I will use them again if and when the time arises.”
Private Client
“Will Harper provided advice to me in relation to my mother’s Grant of Probate which was very complexed. I feel extremely fortunate to have had Will to guide me through this process at an extremely difficult and distressing time of my life. Will’s response to my enquiries was immediate, he always displayed compassion to my personal situation and would explain things in a way I could understand. Having not gone through the procedure before I had lots of questions and Will always took the time to listen to my concerns and I never felt rushed. This isn’t always the service you get with solicitors, however, after every contact I had with Will I felt more reassured. I have already recommended Will to a close friend and will continue to recommend his exemplary service.”
Private Client
“Flint Bishop routinely acts on tax planning for high-net-worth individuals, and it also covers wills, estate administration, probate, trusts, Court of Protection and elderly client matters. Led by Claire Rudkin, the practice is increasingly active in cross-border matters and represents business owners, entrepreneurs and farmers, among others.”
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