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It’s never too early to start planning for your family’s future and our friendly wills, probate and trusts team can support you through the process.

With extensive experience in a wide range of wills and trusts matters, we can support you with writing a will, lasting power of attorney, estate administration, probate services, Court of Protection applications, trusts and lifetime estate planning. If you are considering contesting a will, our expert dispute resolution department can assist with contentious probate.

Led by partner Lydia McCaslin, our expert wills and probate team pride themselves on delivering their services with empathy and care. We know many of our clients approach us during what can be an emotional time and we take care to make sure you understand the process in full and all of the steps we are taking.

We have particular expertise with complex cases, which may involve large estates, assets held overseas and business ownership. Based in Newcastle, our wills, probate and trusts team is trusted by high net worth individuals and families across the North East and nationwide to protect wealth, preserve privacy, and ensure wishes are honoured. We provide a discreet, personal service backed by decades of specialist experience.

As a full service law firm, we are in the unique position of being able to refer to colleagues in our corporate and employment departments to advise on matters where necessary. This gives our clients peace of mind that they are getting expert, well rounded advice and support without having to go outside of the firm. Our knowledgeable probate solicitors will spend time getting to know you to fully understand your needs. We will help explain any legal jargon and can usually give you a quote before starting any work. We are happy to offer home appointments if you are not able to come to our Jesmond office.

Each matter will be dealt with by a solicitor who will handle the full process for you. Several of our solicitors are full members of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) and The Association of Lifetime Lawyers, formerly known as Solicitors for the Elderly. Our department is also consistently ranked in Chambers High Net Worth Guide and Legal 500, providing peace of mind that your matters will be managed by experts in their field.

Lydia  McCaslin

Lydia McCaslin
Partner, Head of Wills, Probate and Trusts

lmccaslin@mincoffs.co.uk

It’s never too early to start planning for your family’s future and our friendly wills, probate and trusts team can support you through the process.

With extensive experience in a wide range of wills and trusts matters, we can support you with writing a will, lasting power of attorney, estate administration, probate services, Court of Protection applications, trusts and lifetime estate planning. If you are considering contesting a will, our expert dispute resolution department can assist with contentious probate.

Led by partner Lydia McCaslin, our expert wills and probate team pride themselves on delivering their services with empathy and care. We know many of our clients approach us during what can be an emotional time and we take care to make sure you understand the process in full and all of the steps we are taking.

We have particular expertise with complex cases, which may involve large estates, assets held overseas and business ownership. Based in Newcastle, our wills, probate and trusts team is trusted by high net worth individuals and families across the North East and nationwide to protect wealth, preserve privacy, and ensure wishes are honoured. We provide a discreet, personal service backed by decades of specialist experience.

As a full service law firm, we are in the unique position of being able to refer to colleagues in our corporate and employment departments to advise on matters where necessary. This gives our clients peace of mind that they are getting expert, well rounded advice and support without having to go outside of the firm. Our knowledgeable probate solicitors will spend time getting to know you to fully understand your needs. We will help explain any legal jargon and can usually give you a quote before starting any work. We are happy to offer home appointments if you are not able to come to our Jesmond office.

Each matter will be dealt with by a solicitor who will handle the full process for you. Several of our solicitors are full members of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) and The Association of Lifetime Lawyers, formerly known as Solicitors for the Elderly. Our department is also consistently ranked in Chambers High Net Worth Guide and Legal 500, providing peace of mind that your matters will be managed by experts in their field.

"Thank you for all you have done for us. You have taken a weight off our shoulders at a sad time. I would definitely recommend Mincoffs to anyone in future"

Client feedback

"Lydia McCaslin had excellent knowledge, I was treated with empathy and dignity at what was a difficult time, I was fully advised and given time to think about what I needed from the service, on deciding what was needed everything was managed quickly - the service I received was second to none."

Legal 500

“Thank you for everything you’ve done for my family. Your advice and expertise have given my sister and I such peace of mind during a difficult time”

Client feedback

"They are a very compassionate team, take time to listen and give advice where necessary. Victoria Richer and team have acted on my behalf in the process of probate which has not been easy on occasions, they have kept me well informed and organized everything they possibly could under the difficult and sensitive circumstances."

Legal 500

“A very big thanks for all your help. Thanks for being so very patient with me. I’m very grateful.”

Client feedback

"My partner and I have used Janine at Mincoffs Solicitors to compile our will. The service and personal touch we were offered were fantastic and extremely helpful. I would thoroughly recommend their services. Thank you once again."

Client feedback

"Mincoffs Solicitors are knowledgeable, efficient and professional. My family and I worked with them after our father passed away and they worked indefatigably to deal with the complicated estate. We were informed, advised and involved in every step of the way. Their fees are competitive and they facilitated the smooth completion of the complicated, protracted process."

Legal 500

“Thank you very much, and I very much appreciate you taking the time to explain everything to me so clearly, and for your holistic approach.”

Client feedback

"Tamsin has been exceptional throughout and her professional yet empathetic approach was just what was needed."

Client feedback

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