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ADC, November 2023

“I have no reservations in highly recommending your firm and record my heartfelt thanks for your excellent work. Grateful to both James and Charlotte for their professional advice and for making the whole process seamless and efficient.”

Wills, tax and trusts


Haden-Scott, August 2023

Charlotte (and James McMullan) dealt with our Wills and POAs very efficiently and diligently. Everything was explained clearly and actioned without delay. Good job!”

Wills and LPAs


Mrs S Wale, August 2023

“We needed an LPA for my elderly father, James was kind, courteous, helpful and professional from the beginning to the end. He made a difficult process easier and explained each decision that had to be made throughout the process. Thank you.”


Andrea Jennings, August 2023

“The setting for my discussions with RIAA Barker Gillette (RIAABG) arose from a natural progression of their assistance in the preparation of my Will, Probate requirements, Property Title Transfer and finally to the preparation of my Powers of Attorney for property & finance & health & welfare. I wanted a solicitor who was willing to work alongside my brother and my 2 children and to freely share all discussions with them, and I was made to feel comfortable that RIAABG would meet this role at all times.

I valued that RIAABG encouraged communication by phone, e-mail and face-to-face for the final sign-off of documents. At all times, the lead solicitor could be contacted easily. Indeed, the entire task of the LPA’s was made to look simple as it was noted that background preparation was always meticulously carried out to make the discussions very focused and to minimize any recycle of discussions. The explanations were important for me as I wanted to understand the significance of the legal language used without receiving a lecture and I got the confidence these documents would be completed correctly and in accordance with my wishes.

At all times, the communication was received within 2 days on pending issues with an explanation on the options to consider or suggestions to move forward whilst maintaining my wishes. The briefings were always clear, and we felt comfortable asking simple questions. The explanation of the role of the Office of the Public Guardian and the role of my appointed Attorneys were valuable when discussed as a group with our solicitor to fully understand the reasons and consequences of selected options.

So I must thank our solicitor for the politeness and responsiveness showed to us and the informed professional views we received at all times. We were made to feel welcome. Thank you.”

Wills & LPAsCharlotte Barbaroussis and James McMullan




Ray Meerabeau, September 2022

“The setting for my discussions with RIAA Barker Gillette (RIAABG) arose from a natural progression of their assistance in the preparation of my Will, Probate requirements, Property Title Transfer and finally to the preparation of my Powers of Attorney for property & finance & health & welfare. I wanted a solicitor who was willing to work alongside my brother and my 2 children and to freely share all discussions with them and I was made to feel comfortable that RIAABG would meet this role at all times.

I valued that RIAABG encouraged communication by phone, e-mail and face to face for final sign off of documents.  At all times the lead solicitor could be contacted easily. Indeed, the entire task of the LPA’s was made to look simple as it was noted that background preparation was always meticulously carried out to make the discussions very focused and to minimize any recycle of discussions. The explanations were important for me as I wanted to understand the significance of the legal language used without receiving a lecture and I got the confidence these documents would be completed correctly and in accordance with my wishes.

At all times, the communication was received within 2 days on pending issues with an explanation on the options to consider or suggestions to move forward whilst maintaining my wishes.  The briefings were always clear and we felt comfortable asking simple questions. The explanation of the role of the Office of the Public Guardian and the role of my appointed Attorneys were valuable when discussed as a group with our solicitor to fully understand the reasons and consequences of selected options.

So I must thank our solicitor for the politeness and responsiveness showed to us and the informed professional views we received at all times. We were made to feel welcome. Thank you.”

LPAs


Rehana Khan, September 2022

James dealt with the probate for my late brother-in-law …I would highly recommend this firm.”

Probate


Graham Wills, March 2022

“Thank you for the sympathetic way you have eased me through the intricacies of probate and executing a Will. It was far from straightforward and [James McMullan‘s] expertise and guidance has meant that I have been a passenger and observer.”

Wills, tax and trusts


Michael Constable, March 2022

“The service that I received was professional. friendly and efficient from all members of the team.”


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