Business Details
39 Years
experience
Trusted Legal Services in Highworth, Wiltshire
Selby & Co & Co has been providing expert legal services since 1987, specialising in conveyancing, probate, wills, tax planning, and Court of Protection matters. Our principal solicitor, Ian Selby & Co & Co, brings over 30 years of experience in private client legal work, supported by a dedicated team committed to delivering personalised, high-quality service. We prioritise transparency through fixed-fee pricing while maintaining regulatory compliance under the Solicitors Regulation Authority.Our practice combines deep local knowledge with a client-centric approach, ensuring efficient transaction management and sensitive probate administration. With offices in Highworth, Wiltshire, we serve clients across Swindon and surrounding areas, offering home visits for infirm clients and maintaining strict adherence to professional standards.
Services
Conveyancing
Probate Administration
Wills and Tax Planning
Lasting Powers of Attorney
Court of Protection
Estate Administration
Property Law
Tax Planning
Grant of Probate
Deputyship Applications
Details
- Year established: 1987
Highlights and features
- We offer over 35 years' experience in private client legal work
- Our fixed-fee pricing ensures complete cost transparency
- We provide home visits for infirm clients at no extra charge
- Our team includes certified solicitors with specialist accreditation
- We maintain strict regulatory compliance with the SRA standards
Associations and certifications
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
Services
Conveyancing
We specialise in residential and commercial property transactions with completion timescales tailored to client needs. Our conveyancing service covers local searches, contract preparation, mortgage coordination, and post-completion registration. With dedicated case management, we ensure smooth transactions while maintaining clear communication throughout the process.
Probate Administration
Our probate services include grant applications, estate administration, and tax compliance. We handle asset collection, debt settlement, and beneficiary distributions with sensitivity and efficiency. Three service tiers accommodate different estate complexities while maintaining fixed-fee transparency for client budgeting.
Wills and Tax Planning
We create legally sound wills with comprehensive inheritance tax mitigation strategies. Our service includes personal interviews, document drafting, and proper execution with independent witnesses. Fixed fees cover home visits for infirm clients, ensuring accessible estate planning solutions.
Lasting Powers of Attorney
We prepare and register LPAs for financial decision-making authority. Our process includes capacity certification, document preparation, and registration guidance. We also assist with Court of Protection deputyship applications for clients without existing LPAs.
Court of Protection
We manage deputyship applications and ongoing court compliance for clients lacking mental capacity. Our services include medical evidence collection, application submission, and post-appointment administration. We provide both personal and professional deputyship solutions.
People
Ian Selby
Sole Principal
Admitted as a solicitor in 1982 with over 30 years' experience in private client law. Specialises in conveyancing, probate, and Court of Protection matters while maintaining SRA regulatory compliance.
Pina Selby
Personal Secretary
Supports the practice with extensive office management experience, contributing to efficient service delivery and client communication processes.
Jenny Innes
Personal Secretary
Provides administrative support with many years' experience in legal office operations, assisting with document preparation and client coordination.
Questions
What areas do you cover for conveyancing services?
We primarily serve Highworth, Swindon, and surrounding Wiltshire areas for property transactions.
How long does probate administration typically take?
Straightforward cases take 6-8 weeks for grants, with full estate administration usually completed within 6 months.
Do you offer home visits for will writing?
Yes, we provide free home visits for infirm clients within our local service area.
What payment methods do you accept?
Payment details aren't specified in our documentation, please contact us directly for payment arrangements.
Are your legal fees fixed or hourly?
All our legal services operate on fixed-fee pricing for complete cost transparency.
How quickly can property transactions complete?
Average timescales range from 8-12 weeks depending on chain complexity and mortgage requirements.
