Wills & Life Planning

We offer a full range of services from drafting Wills to advising on complicated tax planning and trust work.

Wills & Life Planning

Everyone needs legal advice at some point in their life. You want to be sure you’re getting the best possible advice and feel your legal affairs are in safe hands.

Our Private Client team is widely recognised for its expertise, with many years of advising individuals in the South West.

We offer a full range of services from drafting Wills to advising on complicated tax planning and trust work.

Protecting your wealth has never been more important, so whatever your needs and issues are, you can rely on us for efficiency and peace of mind.

Our specialist team of lawyers can assist in a wide range of will & life planning matters.

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Laura Clarke

Laura is a pleasure to work with and is our first port of call with all our legal requirements. We always get a first rate professional service all rounded off with a lovely personal approach.

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Anne Keate

Anne Keate was warm and welcoming. Professional and communicative. Very impressed.

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Caroline Maunder

We have always been extremely satisfied with every aspect of Caroline’s help and advice, and will definitely contact her in the future should we have any further needs.

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Janice Courtenay

Janice was very helpful and professional.

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Kerry Curd

I would also like to thank you for the way in which you dealt with the whole situation, you made me feel totally at ease. Thank you for an excellent letter and such brilliant service.

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Carla Eagleson

Carla Eagleson was always very helpful and quick to respond to any query.

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Ashton Partridge

We will be sure to recommend Ashton to anyone we know! Her communication throughout has been fantastic and likely what saved us the sale. Thank you.

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Suzanne Millage

May I just say a huge thank youfor all your help and guidance throughout the sale of our Cottage. It has been refreshing dealing with genuine people who want the best for their client, it is very much appreciated.

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Suzanne Millage

Thank you ever so much for your help; we appreciate how smooth sailing you have made the whole process!

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Donna Rowland

Donna is an engaging and personable professional who listens to clients and undertakes to ensure that they fully understand each proposed action and consequence. She is thoughtful and considerate, producing excellent results. I recommend her highly.

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Peter Richards Peter Crawley

Many thanks to yourself and Jacqui for your professionalism and comprehensive understanding of the brief.

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Emma Oakley

Emma was very friendly, very knowledgeable and gave very good advice. I would happily recommend her to anyone who was wanting to make a Will.

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On 1st October 2026, Luisa Nicholson Solicitor merged with WBW Solicitors. Find out more →

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