Specialist Wills and Probate Solicitors

Helping you plan ahead, protect your family and organise your affairs with confidence.

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Protecting you and what matters most – at every stage.

Whether you are making your first will, reviewing inheritance tax exposure, putting powers of attorney in place, dealing with probate after a death or navigating an inheritance dispute, each involves important decisions that deserve careful consideration.

Proper planning prevents avoidable problems, like unnecessary inheritance tax, court processes, family conflicts and disputes.

Our wills and probate solicitors focus on you, your family, your assets and your long-term goals.

We take the time to understand your situation, lay out your options in plain language and help you set up the right structure.

Putting the right foundations in place

What you do today will determine what happens tomorrow.

  • The law decides who gets what if there is no valid will.
  • If you don’t plan your taxes correctly, HMRC may get more of your estate than necessary.
  • If you lose your ability to make decisions, your loved ones may have to wait and deal with problems if you don’t have lasting powers of attorney.

Careful planning reduces those risks.

We advise on straightforward estates and more complex arrangements involving business interests, property, trusts, agricultural assets and international connections.

Our role is to anticipate issues before they arise and to create robust plans that stand the test of time.

Why choose Thomas Mansfield wills and probate solicitors?

Choosing the right private client lawyer matters.

At Thomas Mansfield Solicitors, our private client team combines technical expertise with thoughtful, personal advice. Clients trust us to explain complex issues clearly and to guide them through important decisions with care and precision.

Here’s why individuals and families choose to work with us:

  • Specialists in private client law

    Estate planning requires technical precision and careful judgement. Our private client solicitors advise on wills, trusts, inheritance tax planning, probate and succession planning for families and business owners across  in London and the South East.

  • Accredited and trusted

    We are a Lexcel-accredited firm, recognised for strong client care and robust professional standards. Our team applies the same discipline to your estate planning – meticulous drafting, clear advice and careful attention to detail.

  • Clear, practical guidance

    We explain estate planning issues in straightforward terms and provide advice you can act on. Whether you are making a will, considering inheritance tax exposure or coordinating planning with financial advisers and accountants, our focus is on clear decisions and practical outcomes.

  • Advice that fits around you

    Our clients lead busy professional and family lives. We provide efficient, well-structured advice with flexible meetings in London and Kent, as well as remote consultations when that is more convenient.

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Our private client services.

  • Wills
    We prepare carefully drafted wills that clearly reflect your wishes and protect those you care about. Our solicitors advise on straightforward wills as well as more complex family and financial arrangements.
  • Inheritance and estate planning
    We help clients plan ahead so their assets pass efficiently and in line with their wishes. Our estate planning advice includes inheritance tax planning, lifetime gifting, family succession strategies and protecting assets for future generations.
  • Trusts – creating trusts and advising trustees
    We help protect and distribute wealth effectively through the creation of discretionary and lifetime trusts and guiding trustees in their role.
  • Lasting powers of attorney
    We prepare and register LPAs for property and financial affairs, health and welfare, and business use, so authorised people can step in if someone loses capacity.
  • Support for elderly and vulnerable clients
    We advise on later life planning, living wills, Court of Protection applications and safeguarding the interests of vulnerable individuals.
  • Probate and estate administration
    We support executors and administrators with applying for probate, managing estate taxes, distributing assets and resolving practical complexities.

For straightforward matters we offer fixed fees so you know exactly what the cost will be.

Fixed fee wills

Experienced solicitors prepare your will with care and clear advice, ensuring your wishes are properly recorded and legally valid.

Fixed fee LPAs

Put trusted decision-making in place with confidence, knowing the right people can act if you are unable to make decisions yourself.

Ready to talk things through?

Speak with our private client solicitors.

Whether you are planning ahead, dealing with probate or facing a dispute, our private client team is here to guide you. We provide clear, thoughtful advice tailored to your circumstances, helping you make informed decisions with confidence.

Complete our form to arrange an initial discussion, or call us to speak directly with our private client team.

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