ThreeBestRated.co.uk
BEST RATED COLCHESTER, UK ESTATE PLANNING SOLICITORS

3 Best Estate Planning Solicitors in Colchester, UK

Expert-recommended Top 3 Estate Planning Solicitors in Colchester, UK. All of our estate planning solicitors actually undergo a rigorous 50-Point Inspection, which includes local reviews, history, business standards, ratings, satisfaction, trust, price and their trading excellence. You deserve only the best!

Fiona Ashworth - THOMPSON SMITH AND PUXON
Fiona Ashworth - THOMPSON SMITH AND PUXON
Fiona Ashworth - THOMPSON SMITH AND PUXON
Colchester estate planning solicitors Fiona Ashworth - THOMPSON SMITH AND PUXON video
5+ YEARS IN TBR
CALL CONTACT

FIONA ASHWORTH

(4.9 Score)
THOMPSON SMITH AND PUXON, Stable 6, Stable Road, Colchester CO2 7GL, UK Directions

Since 1999

Speciality:

✓ Wills ✓ Estates and Probate ✓ Inheritance Tax (IHT) ✓ Powers of Attorney and Deputyship ✓ Probate and Estate Administration ✓ Trusts ✓ Challenging a Will ✓ Agricultural Estates ✓ Elderly and Vulnerable Client Matters

“Fiona Ashworth is Director of Thompson Smith and Puxon. She qualified as a solicitor in 1999, joined the TSP Wills and Estates team in August 2014. Fiona Ashworth is a fully qualified member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (‘STEP’). She has developed a particular specialism in working with the needs of elderly clients, and her farming background has helped her develop a strong agricultural client base. Thompson Smith and Puxon provides a full range of legal advice to businesses and individual clients. Their specialist practice areas, accredited lawyers, and attentive support staff ensure you receive the most professional and practical advice. TSP is committed to achieving the highest professional standards. Their staff undergo regular training and development to ensure that they advise and support you professionally and competently.

2025 Update: Thompson Smith and Puxon has grown to be one of the leading law firms in Essex, with 13 partners, some 70 employees. The firm also has an office in Clacton. They can also visit you in the hospital or your care home, free of travel charges.”

Reviews | Play Video | Write a Review
Registration 02681266 SRA NO 40164 |56440

Price:

Wills, Estates and Probate + VAT £295

Contact:

01206 217057 01206 574431

Mon-Fri: 9am - 5pm
Sat & Sun: Closed

TBR® Inspection Report:

Kew Law
Kew Law
5+ YEARS IN TBR
CALL CONTACT

KEW LAW

(4.8 Score)
55 North Hill, Colchester CO1 1PX, UK Directions

Since 2009

Speciality:

✓ Wills ✓ Lasting Power of Attorney ✓ Probate ✓ Court of Protection ✓ Family Law ✓ Residential Property ✓ Commercial Property ✓ Employment ✓ Disputes and Litigation ✓ Commercial and Corporate

“Kew Law provides a team of skilled and professionally qualified attorneys. Stephen Kew and Jacqueline Farrow are the founders of the firm. Kew Law provides specialist legal advice on a spectrum of private and business issues. The team strives to help clients preserve and transmit their family assets and wealth. Kew Law's team has the knowledge and expertise to ensure their valuable clients are best advised about wealth management and other life events. The team has the knowledge and experience to prepare your Will at a cost you can afford. Their holistic approach ensures that all aspects of your estate are taken care of with professionalism and care. Kew Law offers a free 1-hour initial consultation. They also help clients across Rayleigh, Braintree, Maldon, Halstead, and neighbouring cities.

2025 Update: They are regulated, insured and legally qualified. Their fee structure is competitive, and they will provide you with a clear breakdown of all expenses involved. The firm provides a fast, cost-effective, and convenient service overseen by a qualified solicitor without sacrificing quality.”

Reviews   |   Write a Review
Registration SRA NO 516121

Price:

Basic Single Will + VAT £225
Basic Mirror Wills + VAT £375
Grant of Probate + VAT £895
Lasting Powers of Attorney:
Property & Financial Affairs + VAT £350
Health & Welfare Decisions + VAT £350
Initial Consultation £150

Contact:

01206 564546 0800 987 8156

Mon-Fri: 9am - 5:30pm
Sat & Sun: Closed

TBR® Inspection Report:

Fisher Jones Greenwood LLP
Fisher Jones Greenwood LLP
Fisher Jones Greenwood LLP
Colchester estate planning solicitors Fisher Jones Greenwood LLP video
4+ YEARS IN TBR
CALL CONTACT

FISHER JONES GREENWOOD LLP

(4.7 Score)
The Tower, Phoenix Square, Wyncolls Road, Colchester CO4 9HU, UK Directions

Since 1983

Speciality:

✓ Wills ✓ Life Planning and Probate ✓ Preparation of Wills ✓ Inheritance Tax Planning ✓ Preparation and Registration of Lasting Powers of Attorney ✓ Contentious Probate ✓ Administration of Estates ✓ Court of Protection Applications ✓ Equity Release ✓ Long Term Care Planning ✓ Trusts

“Fisher Jones Greenwood LLP is an award-winning and innovative law firm. They have over 200 lawyers, paralegals, and support staff with 42 years of experience who provide a full range of commercial and private legal services. Fisher Jones Greenwood LLP is committed to giving back to the locality in which they work, genuinely wanting to make a difference for you, your business and shared communities. Clients can call them to make an appointment. They have free parking for visiting clients.

2025 Update: They provide free storage of wills and fixed costs on all services. Their professional and qualified team and members of The Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners and the Equity Release Council. They provide a professional and caring service for all their clients from their offices in Chelmsford, Braintree, Billericay, Sudbury and Clacton-on-Sea. Also by appointment at their Frinton-on-Sea and London offices.”

Reviews | Play Video | Write a Review
Registration OC305854 | SRA NO 400131

Price:

Wills
Starts from £400
Up to £750
Letter of Wishes
Starts from £150
Up to £250
Life Interest (add on)
Starts from £250
Up to £250
Home Visit – in area (per attending)
Starts from £50 per visit
Up to £50 per visit
Follow up letter of advice re: Will options
Starts from £150
Up to £150
Discretionary Trust (LOW to trustees included)
Starts from £1,000
Up to £1,500
LPA (Property & Finance or Health & Welfare)
Starts from £450
Up to £800
LPA (Both PF & HW)
Starts from £800
Up to £1,400
EPA registration only
Starts from £450
Up to £700
LPA Registration only
Starts from £400
Up to £550
Simple Declaration of Trust
Starts from £500
Complex Declaration of Trust
Starts from £800
Mutual Severance of Joint Tenancy
Starts from £150
Served Severance of Joint Tenancy
Starts from £250
Deed of Renunciation
Start

Contact:

01206 694 039 01206 694443

Mon-Fri: 9am - 5:15pm
Sat & Sun: Closed

TBR® Inspection Report:

Video

Write a Review for Fisher Jones Greenwood LLP

Our Review Process:

  • All reviews matter:We publish both positive and negative reviews to provide a balanced perspective.
  • No censorship: Businesses cannot pay to remove or modify negative reviews.
  • Verification process: All reviews are checked for authenticity and compliance with our community guidelines before publication.
  • Fair representation: We display reviews of all ratings (1–5 stars) to help users make informed decisions.
  • Independence: We are not affiliated with the businesses we review and receive no compensation for favorable ratings.

Your honest opinion helps others make better choices. Whether your experience was excellent, average, or disappointing, we want to hear from you. For more details, check Community Guideliness

Contact Business

FIONA ASHWORTH REVIEWS

The important thing for me as a client is to feel well looked after, and we'll informed. Hassina certainly brings her experience and knowledge and applies it with great professionalism. The firm is multi-disciplined and seems to have most legal bases covered. I have no hesitation in recommending this firm for any legal support you may need.

I’m new to this solicitors recommendation from a friend . She took my call asked many questions and came back very quickly ( and no charge ! ) very pleasantly pleased . Again popped into there Colchester branch the lady at reception was very helpful and put me in the right direction again , I certainly will use this company again !

Competent, professional and friendly - highly recommended. They have dealt with all my various matters extremely well.

These reviews are provided for information purposes and to help you make informed decisions.

To share your experience, click here or send it to reviews@threebestrated.co.uk.

We will display both positive and negative reviews. All submitted reviews are published after verification for authenticity and compliance with our Terms and Conditions, Privacy Policy, and Community Review Guidelines.

KEW LAW REVIEWS

Excellent. More than helpful, kind and proceeded very quickly always keeping me fully informed. I will definitely recommend Kew Law if someone asks for my piece of advice.

Very good service, no problems at all. I have used Kew Law before and would certainly use them again and recommend them. Thanks

Harriet and Laura were both very helpful, diligent and quick to respond to any queries we had. They made the experience as seamless as possible

FISHER JONES GREENWOOD LLP REVIEWS

These guys are great. I very much appreciate their services (and the one review suggesting that they are overpriced, I disagree with it completely) - They acted in an incredibly professional manner.

Excellent service over the years dedicated hardworking staff as well as caring and compassionate

Fast, efficient and reliable service. Team of solicitors are the best of the best

TBR® Inspection Score Report

FIONA ASHWORTH Total Inspection Points: 117/120
Acknowledgements: 9
Exact Services: 9
Service Diversification: 9
Business Hours: 10
Business Images: 10
Contact Info: 10
Copyright & License: 10
Experience: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Reviews Accuracy of : 10
Website Standard: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

KEW LAW Total Inspection Points: 115/120
Business Images: 9
Complete Info: 9
Exact Services: 9
Experience: 9
Service Diversification: 9
Business Hours: 10
Contact Info: 10
Copyright & License: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Reviews Accuracy of : 10
Website Standard: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

FISHER JONES GREENWOOD LLP Total Inspection Points: 113/120
Acknowledgements: 9
Business Hours: 9
Current Evaluation: 9
Exact Services: 9
Review Analysis: 9
Reviews Study: 9
Service Diversification: 9
Contact Info: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Reviews Accuracy of : 10
Website Standard: 10
We use cookies to improve your experience. By continuing, you agree to our Privacy Policy.