I cannot say more, I was satisfied by Pickerings in every way and heartily recommend them.
JS Mar 2024I found Carly to be kind, considerate and efficient and I appreciated her patience.
Anon, Mar 2024
We came to Pickerings for a slight revision in our wills. Carly took the time to explain things precisely and easily. We felt no time pressure and all wills were provided in a timely manner. Altogether an excellent and efficient service.
BJS Mar 2024
My family used the services of Pickerings Solicitors at a difficult time after my father passed away. Carly was helpful and made the process much easier to understand and deal with. Carly's efficiency ensured that a very stressful situation was made much easier. Thank you.
Anon Mar 2024
I was super happy with my experience with Pickerings Solicitors. Lisa was friendly, professional and helpful, which made the experience a lot less stressful. I have already recommended the firm to others!
Anon Mar 2024Lucy was always very pleasant and welcoming as well as very professional at all times. The service was over and above what I expected. Anon Mar 2024
I was very satisfied with the professional service I received. Alexa Holgate was very thorough and ensured that my interests were looked after in the purchase of my property. I would certainly use Pickerings Solicitors again in the future.
JF Mar 2024I have been in business for 43 years and have been using Pickerings solicitors for all that time, dealing with purchasing properties, Leases, Health and safety issues, Wills, probate, everything that you need a solicitor for, even a divorce. I have never had a problem they couldn’t help me with, they’re easy to deal with, friendly, and extremely professional. I would recommend this company on all levels and take this opportunity to thank them for 40 years of service.
KC Mar 2024The reception area is spacious and the staff are friendly and welcoming.
Anon Mar 2024Emma is always friendly, polite, respectful and extremely efficient.
Anon Mar 2024We were very pleased with the excellent service from Carly for an LPA application, she made the whole process really easy and simple to understand.
Anon Mar 2024The service from Pickerings is consistently high, being both friendly and professional. The communication is clear, concise and timely. The staff are also happy to follow-up if there is any further explanation needed.
Anon Mar 2024We had an excellent experience using Pickerings for the sale of my mothers property and the purchase of her new home. Pickerings were efficient, kept us updated and explained anything we didn't fully understand. I would definitely recommend them.
CR Mar 2024Sophie was always friendly and helpful. She was excellent at explaining and reducing any anxieties we had. She responded promptly to my emails and phone calls and kept us up to date throughout with any developments. I have already recommended Sophie to two sets of friends and I would definitely use her for conveyancing in the future.
SR Mar 2024Lucy was clear, helpful and professional. All information was conveyed clearly and in sufficient detail. Many thanks Lucy for all of your help and advice when arranging our wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney.
Anon, Feb 2024Marie was excellent in every respect. She visited my home to save me from visiting the office. She was professional at all times and gave me good advice. This could have been an emotionally difficult time for me but she eased me through the process and made it all flow smoothly. I would recommend Pickerings to others.
KW, Feb 2024Emma kept me informed throughout and was friendly and efficient. She was very considerate and helpful and took time to listen to me. I would always be happy for her expertise in the future.
AT, Feb 2024My wife and I were very pleased with the service provided by Emily. She was professional and easy to talk to. We would definitely recommend Pickerings Solicitors.
Anon, Feb 2024
Trust, Wills and Probate
- Administering Estates - Procedures and Pitfalls A recent survey has shown that more than one in ten people who are thought to have died intestate (i.e. without leaving a will) may actually have made a will and that a similar number of those who leave a will which is initially believed to be the last will...
- Asset Valuation Problems - Chattels When dealing with an estate, an increasing problem for executors is the valuation of assets in the form of the chattels of the deceased. In probate terminology, chattels are the ‘everyday’ assets such as furniture and ordinary possessions, as...
- CGT and Shares in Estates Valuation Trap In the UK, there are quite generous exemptions from Inheritance Tax (IHT) which apply to business assets. One problem with making use of such exemptions is the effect this may have on the subsequent value of the relevant assets for Capital Gains Tax (CGT)...
- Changing Wills For Benefit A will expresses the final wishes of the deceased person and it is commonly thought that a will is irrevocable after death. However, provided everyone agrees, it is normally possible to vary a will provided that the application is made within two years of...
- Cohabitees and Death - Who Can Claim? When one member of a cohabiting couple dies, it can come as an unpleasant surprise to the bereaved partner to discover that not all of their late partner’s estate will pass to them in the absence of a will. It is only when this happens that many people...
- Dealing With an Insolvent Estate One of the rules that applies to the administration of estates is that whilst a person appointed as executor under a will can refuse to accept the appointment, once an executor ‘intermeddles’ in the estate, in principle he or she cannot then...
- Estates - What Happens if Values Fall? One of the biggest problems now facing executors is that assets can fall in value as well as increase, which can mean that the value of an estate for Inheritance Tax (IHT) purposes is greater than the market value later on. Where assets are disposed of at...
- Heir Hunters - Take Advice! Until the recent publicity afforded by television shows on the subject, many people might not have realised that ‘heir tracing’ companies exist, let alone that they research ‘promising’ estates by looking at public records and then...
- Helping Your Executors Being an executor is a demanding job at the best of times and a task that is made all the more difficult when the deceased has not given proper thought to the problems their executors will face. Here are some of the things you can do to make sure your...
- How do I Leave Money to Charity in My Will? It's easy to include a charity in your will, but you should always consult your solicitor before you write or change your will to be sure it reflects your exact intentions and that you understand its implications. Before you call your adviser, take a...
- Making Your Will - Guidance It is easy to keep putting off making a will. However, having a valid will is the only way to guarantee that your estate goes to who you want it to when you die. If a person dies having made a will, the distribution of their estate is normally...
- What Happens on Intestacy? The Inheritance and Trustees’ Powers Act came into force in late 2014. It changes intestacy law in England and Wales to allow a deceased's estate to pass to their widow, widower or civil partner absolutely where there are no children. The intestacy...
- What is a Lasting Power of Attorney? In October 2007 there was a fundamental change on the way in the way powers of attorney are created and the powers that they can give attorneys, when the Enduring Power of Attorney (EPA) was replaced by the Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA). EPAs are no longer...
- What is a Trust? A trust comes into effect when a ‘settlor’ places money, land or other assets in the hands of trustees. The trustees are the legal owners of the property but are obliged to hold and manage the property for the benefit of a person or a group of...
- Who is Under the Influence? The law recognises that some people (such as solicitors or accountants) have a high degree of influence over other people (their clients), since clients hire their professional advisers for the specific purpose of giving advice. However, it is not normally...