Business Details
Trusted Solicitors in Cardiff Since 1865
Established in 1865, Merrils Ede Solicitors is one of Cardiff's oldest legal practices, with a branch in Penarth. Our firm combines historical expertise with modern legal solutions, offering a personal touch to individuals and businesses across Wales. We specialise in probate, wills, trusts, family law, property transactions, and business legal matters. Our team of solicitors provides comprehensive support at every life milestone, from estate planning to family disputes and property conveyancing. With offices in central Cardiff and Penarth, we ensure accessibility through convenient parking and public transport links. Our commitment to client care is demonstrated through our 'cradle to grave' service model, addressing legal needs at all stages of life. We maintain regulatory compliance as an SRA-authorised practice (No. 637006), ensuring professional standards in all our services. Our probate and wills department handles estate administration, disputed probate cases, and tax-efficient inheritance planning.In family law, we resolve divorce proceedings, child custody matters, and financial settlements with sensitivity and legal precision. Our property team manages residential and commercial transactions, including lease extensions and re-mortgages. We offer Lasting Power of Attorney services for both personal and business affairs, ensuring continuity during incapacity. Our settlement agreement specialists provide expert legal verification for employment-related agreements. During the pandemic, we adapted to remote consultations via telephone and video conferencing while maintaining service quality. We provide transparent pricing information through direct contact with our accounts department. Our experienced solicitors also handle Court of Protection matters, acting as deputies when required. We maintain professional development through continuous legal education in evolving areas like trust taxation and mental capacity law.
Services
Probate Services
Wills & Trusts
Family Law
Property Transactions
Power of Attorney
Settlement Agreements
Highlights and features
- We have over 150 years of continuous legal practice in Cardiff
- Our solicitors specialise in complex probate and inheritance tax planning
- We provide dedicated family law services with child welfare focus
- Our property team handles both residential and commercial transactions
- We offer Court of Protection expertise with appointed deputies
Associations and certifications
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
Services
Probate Services
Our probate specialists assist executors with estate administration, including Grant of Probate applications, asset valuation, and tax-efficient inheritance distribution. We handle disputed probate cases and intestacy matters, providing expert guidance on Deed of Variation for tax planning. With offices in Cardiff and Penarth, we offer both in-person and remote consultations via telephone or video conference.
Family Law
Our family law team resolves divorce proceedings, child custody disputes, and financial settlements with sensitivity and legal expertise. We offer a free weekly family law surgery and provide solutions-focused advice on cohabitation agreements and civil partnership dissolutions, maintaining client confidentiality throughout the process.
Wills & Trusts
We create legally sound wills to ensure asset distribution according to client wishes, with specialist knowledge in trust creation for asset protection and tax efficiency. Our services include education fund trusts, vulnerable beneficiary provisions, and inheritance tax reduction strategies, with pandemic-era adaptations for remote will witnessing.
Power of Attorney
We establish Lasting Powers of Attorney for personal and business affairs, ensuring decision-making continuity during incapacity. Our services cover Property & Financial Affairs LPAs and Health & Welfare LPAs, including Court of Protection applications when necessary, with experienced solicitors acting as appointed deputies.
Property Transactions
Our property solicitors handle residential and commercial transactions, including equity transfers, lease extensions, and commercial lease renewals. We provide comprehensive conveyancing services through our online case tracking system while maintaining personal client contact options via telephone, email, or in-person meetings.
Questions
What legal services does Merrils Ede Solicitors offer?
We specialise in probate, wills & trusts, family law, property transactions, Lasting Power of Attorney, and settlement agreements, serving both individuals and businesses across Cardiff and Penarth.
How can I make an appointment with Merrils Ede?
Contact us via telephone at 029 2037 1131 or use our online contact form to schedule appointments at either our Cardiff or Penarth offices during our Monday-Friday 9am-5pm hours.
Are Merrils Ede regulated by any legal authority?
Yes, we are authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority under number 637006, ensuring compliance with professional standards and client protection protocols.
Can I get help with creating a will during the pandemic?
Yes, we continue to prepare wills remotely with safe witnessing options through open windows at client homes, maintaining legal validity while prioritising client safety.
Do you offer specialist family law services?
Our family law team provides free weekly surgeries and handles divorce proceedings, child custody disputes, financial settlements, and cohabitation agreements with compassionate legal expertise.
How do you handle property transactions?
We manage residential and commercial conveyancing through our online tracking system while offering direct communication via telephone, email, or in-person meetings at our Cardiff or Penarth offices.
