Humphrey & Helfrich is noted in the market for its will drafting expertise along with knowledge of estate administration issues. Stacey Meakin regularly handles matters involving grants of representation, estate planning issues, and succession requirements, and Rebecca Bannister is active in contentious and non-contentious probate matters. Mark Humphrey regularly acts as administrator in estate disputes.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Humphrey & Helfrich have unique knowledge which has assisted UK estates with Isle of Man assets and have assisted on the extraction of Grants or Probate in the Isle of Man.’

  • ‘Rebecca Bannister is extremely approachable, competent and works promptly. I have always felt confident in the advice received by Rebecca, and she has always acted professionally and efficiently.' 

  • ‘The Humphrey and Helfrich team are a professional and personable team.’

  • ‘The team ensure they make themselves available and task the right person with the job. They are all approachable, pragmatic and commercial in their approach. We know we can trust each one of the team to get the job done.’

  • ‘My firm trusts Mark Humphrey on all trust and corporate matters. His team provide exceptional, timely, reliable support and can be trusted to get the job done.' 

  • ‘Rebecca Bannister is extremely kind alongside being very professional. She gets to know a client and advises accordingly.’

  • ‘Very thorough and meticulous. It is a very friendly practice.’

  • ‘The H&H team provides the perfect balance between professionalism whilst retaining a very important 'human touch' where the client feels valued, and understood and the advice received is particular to the situation.'

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Stacey Meakin

Other key lawyers

Rebecca Bannister, Mark Humphrey