Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Stoke-on-Trent
Established in 1919, we are a respected legal practice serving Stoke-on-Trent and surrounding areas. Our expertise spans residential conveyancing, wills, probate, lasting powers of attorney, and elderly client advice. With over a century of combined experience, our team prioritises client care through accessible services including home visits and flexible appointment options. We maintain membership in the Law Society's Conveyancing Quality Scheme and utilise advanced case management systems to ensure efficiency without compromising personal service.Our directors, including Managing Director Alan Whitmore, have deep local roots and professional expertise dating back to 1970. We operate from accessible premises with free parking options and ground-floor interview rooms, maintaining transparency in all our fee structures.
Services
Conveyancing
Wills & Trusts
Probate Services
Lasting Power of Attorney
Court of Protection
Re-Mortgage Assistance
Property Transfers
Declaration of Trust
ID1 Forms
Details
- Year established: 1919
Highlights and features
- We offer over 100 years of combined legal expertise in Staffordshire
- Our team includes specialists in residential conveyancing and elderly client care
- We provide home visits for clients unable to travel
- We maintain Law Society Conveyancing Quality Scheme membership
- Our directors have practiced locally since 1970
Associations and certifications
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
Services
Residential Conveyancing
Our conveyancing specialists handle residential property transactions with minimal client stress. We offer in-person and digital appointments while maintaining Law Society quality standards. Our case management system ensures efficient processing without compromising personal service, with transparent cost breakdowns available for all transactions.
Wills & Trusts
We create legally sound wills and trusts tailored to individual circumstances. Our private client department securely stores documents and facilitates amendments as life circumstances change. Particular expertise exists in protecting cohabiting partners' interests through proper estate planning.
Lasting Power of Attorney
We prepare both property/financial and health/welfare LPAs to ensure client affairs are managed by trusted appointees. Our process includes proper registration with the Office of the Public Guardian and guidance on appropriate attorney selection for future care decisions.
Probate Services
We assist executors and administrators with grant applications and estate management. Our services cover both testate and intestate situations, providing clear guidance through complex legal processes while handling necessary court submissions and asset distribution.
Court of Protection
We advise on legal matters concerning individuals lacking mental capacity. Our services include deputyship appointments and ongoing compliance support, ensuring proper management of financial and welfare decisions while maintaining regulatory requirements.
People
Alan E. Whitmore
Managing Director
Qualified solicitor with over 50 years' local legal experience since joining the firm in 1970. Specialises in residential conveyancing and business management.
Victoria L. Whitmore
Finance, Compliance & Practice Manager
Senior legal professional overseeing financial operations and regulatory compliance. Ensures adherence to solicitors' practice standards across all firm activities.
Stephanie J. L. Tams
Licensed Conveyancer
Specialist conveyancing expert managing property transactions. Provides practical guidance on residential property transfers and equity changes.
Nadine Forrester
Private Client Solicitor
Legal specialist in wills and lasting powers of attorney. Advises clients on estate planning and future care arrangements.
Amanda Boote
Private Client Assistant
Supports private client services with administrative expertise. Assists with documentation and client communication for estate planning matters.
Questions
What areas do you cover?
We serve Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, Newcastle-Under-Lyme, Staffordshire Moorlands, and Uttoxeter from our Meir office.
Can you help with property sales?
Yes, our conveyancing team handles residential property sales with transparent pricing and flexible appointment options.
Do you offer home visits?
We provide home visits for clients unable to travel to our accessible Stoke-on-Trent office.
How do I make a will?
Contact our private client department to arrange a consultation for creating or updating your will.
Are you regulated?
We're authorised by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (number 8005194) and follow all legal practice standards.
What parking options exist?
We offer limited free rear parking, on-street parking on Penfleet Avenue, and nearby pay-and-display facilities.
