England - South West • Private client
Blanchards Bailey LLP
Lauded as an ‘impressively modern, highly skilled, diverse team', Blanchards Bailey LLP regularly advises clients on issues related to estate planning, inheritance tax issues, and Court of Protection work. Practice head Jerome Dodge has extensive expertise in wills and estate planning, inheritance tax, powers of attorney, and trust administration.
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Testimonials
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‘Blanchards are friendly and attentive from reception to head of department. They are empathetic and thorough, and I enjoy working with them.’
‘Impressively modern highly skilled diverse teams, with high achievement and goal oriented aims. Close, detailed, client collaboration. Open, efficient, sympathetic.’
‘Jerome Dodge's expertise, ability to delegate to highly qualified and skilled individuals has been impressive over the years.'
‘The team is a regional leader in South Dorset and provides sound, professional advice proportionate to the scale of the individual and estate, without complication. They have been consistently accessible and helpful over a number of years, developing a deep understanding of the family's requirements and engendering complete trust.’
‘Blanchards Bailey's team cover a wide range of areas of expertise. They are very experienced with all areas of trusts and estate planning. They also have access to a financial planning department who can assist with probate cases, ensuring continuity of service and Blanchards Bailey relationship for generations.’
‘The individuals within the team are extremely knowledgeable and, above all else, are very approachable.'
Work highlights
- Designed an Inheritance Tax planning scheme to save a client's family up to £800,000.
- Advised on estate planning for a £15m farming enterprise.
- Administered complex deputyship with multiple Court of Protection applications.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Jerome Dodge