Business Details
Trusted Legal Services in Emsworth
Belcher Addison is a local firm of solicitors in Emsworth with extensive experience and expertise in conveyancing, wills, probate, and court of protection matters. We prioritise a client-driven approach, ensuring clients feel comfortable and informed throughout legal processes. Our team specialises in handling sensitive and complex legal issues, offering tailored services that align with individual client needs. With over 40 years of establishment, we combine deep local knowledge with strong professional relationships across banks, financial advisers, and estate agents. Our services include residential and commercial conveyancing, will writing, probate administration, lasting powers of attorney, tax planning, and court of protection deputyship.We pride ourselves on competitive rates, transparent communication, and delivering value beyond expectations. Our solicitors are authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority, ensuring adherence to the highest professional standards. We serve clients in Emsworth and surrounding areas, providing both in-person and online appointments for convenience. Our commitment to excellence has earned us positive client testimonials highlighting efficiency, professionalism, and empathetic service delivery.
Services
Residential Conveyancing
Commercial Conveyancing
Will Writing
Probate Administration
Lasting Powers of Attorney
Court of Protection
Tax Planning
Tax Compliance
Highlights and features
- We have over 40 years of experience in local legal matters
- Our client-driven approach ensures personalised service
- Specialists in conveyancing, wills, probate and tax planning
- Regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority for quality assurance
- Strong professional relationships with local financial and property experts
Associations and certifications
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
What people say
Excellent service
Professional team
Efficient process
Comprehensive advice
Empathetic support
Services
Residential Conveyancing
We handle all aspects of residential property legal work including buying/selling homes, remortgaging, lease extensions, and shared ownership schemes. Our solicitors manage title checks, contract negotiations, and liaise with HMRC and Land Registry. We specialise in first-time buyer transactions and Help to Buy schemes, ensuring smooth processes for clients during emotionally significant life events.
Will Writing
Our will writing service helps clients specify asset distribution, appoint executors, and establish trusts. We provide cross-border wills for overseas assets and draft declarations of trust for property co-owners. The team advises on inheritance tax mitigation strategies and lifetime estate planning, working closely with financial advisors to ensure comprehensive wealth management solutions for families.
Probate Administration
We assist with grant of probate applications, estate administration, and trust implementation. Our solicitors handle inheritance tax calculations, asset distribution, and debt resolution for deceased estates. The service includes intestacy cases, foreign asset management, and deed of variation drafting, providing support during complex bereavement periods while ensuring compliance with legal requirements.
Lasting Powers of Attorney
We prepare property/financial and health/welfare LPAs to ensure clients' affairs are managed by trusted individuals if mental capacity is lost. The service includes business power of attorney arrangements and guidance on deputyship applications to the Court of Protection, helping clients maintain control over their future personal and commercial decisions.
Tax Planning
Our tax specialists advise on inheritance tax mitigation, capital gains tax implications, and income tax strategies. We help clients utilise gifting allowances, establish trusts, and implement tax-efficient estate plans. The service includes statutory will preparation through Court of Protection applications and ongoing compliance support to ensure legal and financial obligations are met while maximising wealth transfer to beneficiaries.
People
Penny Smith
Experienced solicitor specialising in residential conveyancing and will writing, providing clear legal guidance to Emsworth residents for over 20 years.
Marie-Alice Slavov
Skilled legal professional focusing on probate administration and court of protection matters, known for compassionate client support during complex bereavement cases.
Keri Fairley
Conveyancing specialist with expertise in first-time buyer transactions and shared ownership schemes, praised for making property purchases stress-free.
Lauren Nation
Probate expert handling estate administration and tax compliance, noted for efficient service and empathetic communication with grieving clients.
Questions
What legal services do you specialise in?
We specialise in residential/commercial conveyancing, will writing, probate administration, lasting powers of attorney, court of protection matters, and tax planning for individuals and businesses.
How does the conveyancing process work?
Our conveyancing service handles property transactions from offer acceptance through to completion, including contract review, title checks, mortgage coordination, and Land Registry registration.
Why is making a will important?
Creating a will ensures your assets are distributed according to your wishes, appoints guardians for children, and prevents intestacy rules from determining estate distribution.
Can you help with probate applications?
Yes, we assist with grant of probate applications, estate administration, tax calculations, and distribution of assets to beneficiaries.
Do you offer tax planning advice?
Our solicitors provide inheritance tax mitigation strategies, capital gains tax guidance, and tax-efficient estate planning solutions.
