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Succession & Estate Planning
Our experienced succession and estate planning solicitors are here to make the process straightforward, ensuring that you can protect your assets, support your loved ones, and preserve your wishes.


Effective estate planning ensures that your affairs are handled smoothly and tax-efficiently after your death. Without a plan, your estate could be subject to unnecessary delays, significant tax charges, and disputes among family members.
Our team will work closely with you to create a bespoke estate plan tailored to your circumstances. We can advise on:

Estate planning is not only about distributing your wealth; it is about protecting your family’s future security and minimising the burden they may face after your passing. A properly structured estate plan can provide lasting benefits to future generations, helping you to pass on family values as well as financial assets.
Additionally, we can assist with lifetime planning measures, such as preparing Lasting Powers of Attorney and making advance decisions about healthcare preferences. These documents ensure that, should you lose capacity during your lifetime, your wishes will still be respected and important decisions can be made on your behalf by trusted individuals.
Our succession and estate planning solicitors work closely with other professionals such as financial advisers and accountants to deliver a seamless service. Whether your estate is simple or complex, we provide clear, practical advice to give you peace of mind that everything has been taken care of properly.
Fees –
We offer clear, fixed-fee pricing for estate planning services and will provide you with a tailored quote following an initial consultation.
Department: Private Wealth
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Testimonials and Reviews
Thank you for your exceptional conveyancing service. Your professionalism, clear communication, and attention to detail make the process seamless. I truly appreciate your support and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend you.
The exceptional Chris Beames has huge experience, is empathetic and able to explain things in a way that is clear and intelligible.
Georgia is extremely good at keeping me informed and her explanations are thoughtful balanced and clear.
Always use Berry Smith for all Legal work, have done for over 15 years & will continue to do so. Never had a bad experience with them.
Whilst the contact was totally professional, I enjoyed the friendly, “down-to-earth” approach, we could talk on a human-to-human level without the technical speak that you sometimes meet with legal representatives. I also considered that there was a business like, practical attitude
What our clients say
Able to explain things
The exceptional Chris Beames has huge experience, is empathetic and able to explain things in a way that is clear and intelligible.
A B –
Very approachable
Christina is very approachable and responds very quickly to my queries. In the end, I got what I wanted
Gek L –
Couldn’t have done it without you
We are now happily settling into our new home and obviously couldn’t have done it without you, so thanks so much for all your work and help!
Keiran M –
Brilliant experience
Brilliant experience, Georgia and Sharon have been so helpful throughout, responsive to questions and kept me updated. The purchase wasn’t as straightforward as we thought but I was provided with all the advice I needed. Thank you very much!
Sophia L –
They are truly professional
Chris and Sharon have the patience to explain and communicate clearly with any questions. They will pick my calls or return my calls at any point in time and answer my questions. They are truly professionals and I will always use Berry smith LLP.
Alexander D R –
Whole process seemed seamless
Christina was a pleasure to work with – very efficient and the whole process seemed seamless and more importantly painless. I have no hesitation in recommending Christina and Berry Smith for conveyancing work.
Ravi N –
Outstanding from start to finish
Gemma was outstanding from start to finish. No question was too silly and every response was prompt. The estate agent we used even commented to us their happiness with how quickly they got responses from Gemma during this process. She did an excellent job of making it as painless as possible
Dai L –
Would definitely recommend
Christina was brilliant, very friendly and professional and moved very quickly for us. Would definitely recommend to friends and family. Thank you Christina for all of your help.
Bianca W –
Thoughtful balanced and clear
Georgia is extremely good at keeping me informed and her explanations are thoughtful balanced and clear.
Kate M-B –