Luke Taylor

Head of Wills, Trusts and Probate

Luke Taylor

Direct Dial: 01252 550 428

Emma Warner

Direct Dial: 01252 550436

Wills, Trusts & Probate

First - we'll listen...

What matters most to you when planning your own affairs or dealing with the affairs of a loved one?

  • you’ll want someone to take time to listen and talk through your wishes and concerns, and
  • you’ll need the job done with serious legal expertise and
  • you’ll want to know how much it is going to cost you.

 

We’ll do all of that for you….

….but we care equally about how we deliver that service.  You’ll find our people warm, friendly and informal:  you’ll find us happy to give the time you need to make decisions.

And if you find it difficult to travel, we’ll willingly visit you at home.

We list our specialist areas below – where you can find some useful information and guidance.


Please give Luke Taylor or Emma Warner a call (without obligation) to discuss your needs and obtain a quote. For price transparency information click here.

What we will do for you

  1. First, we’ll listen
  2. Then we’ll ask questions
  3. Then we’ll advise
  4. And then we’ll do what you ask us....
    quickly, simply and at the cost we’ve agreed.

Contact us by phone or email whenever you are ready.

Our Wills, Trusts and Probate team

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Luke Taylor

Solicitor

Head of Wills, Trusts and Probate

Luke Taylor

Direct Dial:01252 550 428

Email Luke Taylor

Luke qualified as a Solicitor in 2000 and has been a Partner since 2013.

He is head of the Wills, Trusts and Probate Department and is STEP qualified.

Luke has a particular interest in acting for the elderly as advisor or attorney, administering their financial affairs and tax planning, and in setting up and administering Trusts for the disabled.

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Emma Warner

Wills, Trusts and Probate Executive

Emma Warner

Direct Dial:01252 550436

Email Emma Warner

Emma has been a Private Client Executive since 2012, specialising in Wills, Probate and Court of Protection matters. She works closely with Luke Taylor.

Wills, Trusts and Probate specialisms

Probate

Power of Attorney

Tax Planning and Trusts

Court of Protection

Will Disputes

Dear Emma Warner - We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for all your help and for being so understanding. You have been very efficient and professional and we would have no hesitation in recommending you to anyone who needs help in the same way.

Case Ref. WIL3814

My son and I would like to thank you and your team for the excellent service.

Case Ref. WIL3965

I was very happy with the kindness and attention to detail from all, particularly Emma Warner. I already have recommended Woodford Stauffer!

Case Ref. WIL4067

Mr Luke Taylor and Mr Clive Barker were really kind at helping my family understand the “Family Trust”. I certainly would recommend Woodford Stauffer to others.

Case Ref. WIL3859

Luke Taylor was friendly and professional and prepared our Wills promptly and efficiently. His assistant was helpful on the phone. We have used Woodford Stauffer for many years and will continue to do so.

Case Ref. WIL4116

Emma Warner excellent. High quality service at all time. With thanks.

Case Ref. WIL4004

Emma Warner and Sue Norris have been brilliant! Thank you both! Would definitely recommend!

Case Ref. WIL3966

Thank you Emma Warner for the help, clear advice and promptness in everything.

Case Ref. WIL4076

Excellent assistance from Emma Warner and her team.

Case Ref. WIL4074

Mr Luke Taylor. Sensitive service, light touch. Thank you.

Case Ref. WIL3978

Luke was initially helping us with Probate and we had great service from him but when we experienced problems he referred us to Verity. Verity is a very competent and experienced lady who really took the time to understand problems we had. Moreover, she offered us a realistic assessment of the case at all times and the recommended actions we could take. I must say that having Verity on your side is very reassuring and she did indeed work with us to get the very best result possible.

Case Ref. CIV3302

Luke Taylor was very professional and helpful. All staff we were in contact with were kind and friendly. A very professional, helpful and friendly practice. A pleasure to do business with.

Case Ref. WIL3973/LT

Woodford Stauffer provide an excellent comprehensive service delivered by friendly and outstanding people.

Case Ref. WIL3992/EW

Emma Warner – excellent knowledge and advice.

Case Ref. WIL4021/EW

Aleena Latif was excellent from the start of the process of writing our Wills to the end. It was completed in 3 weeks from our first meeting. Aleena replied/answered our phone calls immediately and nothing was too much trouble. A valued employee and we will have no doubts but to recommend her/you to our friends and family. I used Woodford Stauffer 8 years ago when I moved house and were excellent then and still are.

Case Ref. LT/WIL4187

Luke Taylor great service and professionalism.

Case Ref. LT/WIL3979

Luke Taylor for very good service.

Case Ref. LT/WIL4175

We always find the staff at Woodford Stauffer most helpful answering any of our questions and queries promptly.

Case Ref. EW/WIL4052

Miss Emma Warner and her team did everything I wanted on both the Will and POAs. On the service I was provided I would not hesitate to recommend our firm.

Case Ref. EW/WIL4049

All the team were brilliant. Thank you.

Case Ref. EW/WIL4025

Emma Warner and Susan Norris were very efficient and kind. Yes, I would recommend your services to others.

Case Ref. WIL4173/EW

All matters handled in a capable and friendly manner by Emma Warner. Everything completed satisfactorily.

Case Ref. WIL4203/EW

When we discovered our previous solicitors had been closed down unexpectedly, Luke Taylor helped us most efficiently producing new Wills etc., so we could rest assured all was in order.

Case Ref. WIL4101/LT

Luke Taylor was fabulous – we couldn’t have had a better service. Friendly, helpful, informative and utterly professional. We will absolutely come back to Woodford Stauffer whenever we are in need of your services again. I would 100% recommend WS to anyone looking for legal service – thank you for all your help.

Case Ref. WIL4150/LT

An excellent uncomplicated process. Thank you. Highly recommend.

Case Ref. WIL4181/EW

Emma Warner and her staff have provided excellent service throughout.

Case Ref. WIL4073/EW

Sue Norris for help and advice. Luke Taylor who sorted everything out and concluded the affairs. Very impressed all we had dealings with.

Case Ref. WIL3869/LT

Emma Warner was very approachable, efficient and helpful.

Case Ref. WIL4176/EW

Very pleased with the service provided on which was a complex case involving probate and sale of a house. Excellent communication from everyone in each department. Would definitely recommend the probate and house selling departments, very professional and approachable.

Case Ref. WIL4063/EW

Emma [Warner] was understanding and considerate. She explained the process clearly. I did feel that the house transferal was expensive but all was handled swiftly and efficiently. I had a good experience. Staff were all helpful. I had every confidence in them.

Case Ref. WIL4038/EW

Impressed with the manner in which Aleena listened to our requirements and responded so clearly.

Case Ref. WIL4222/LT

Very happy with the service and Emma [Warner] explained everything clearly.

Case Ref. WIL4257/EW

I would like to thank you and the team at Woodford Stauffer including Chloe, Anna and Georgina for all the excellent work carried out on the Estate of {client name] The advice, the professionalism and the work carried out and completed was to the highest standards. I would particularly like to thank you for our advice and help to myself on many of the delicate and difficult decisions/issues and for constantly keeping me up to date with progress.

Case Ref. WIL3787/LT

Have worked with Emma Warner on a Will and now LPAs and she is excellent.

Case Ref. EW/WIL4120

Luke Taylor was supportive and helpful throughout. We have great confidence in your company.

Case Ref. LT/WIL4279

I would like to thank the team at Woodford Stauffer including Chloe, Anna and Georgina for all the excellent work carried out. The advice, professionalism and the work carried out and completed was to the highest standards. I would particularly like to thank Luke Taylor for his excellent advice and help to myself on many of the delicate and difficult decisions/issues and for constantly keeping me up to date with progress.

Case Ref. LT/WIL3787

I have dealt with numerous solicitor over the last 40 years and Woodford Stauffer have been the stand out performer of all of them. I would willingly recommend Woodford Stauffer to anyone based upon my own experience.

Case Ref. LT/WIL4096

Emma Warner – very patient and informed. All excellent – good parking too. Emma was very helpful and knowledgeable and guided me and informed on all I need to know.

Case Ref. EW/WIL4254

Emma Waner and her staff helped us through a very difficult time, explained the problems very clearly and what we needed to do.

Case Ref. EW/WIL3829

Emma was very helpful and did a first-class job for me and my wife. She couldn’t have done more. Woodford Stauffer is a first-class firm of solicitors.

Case Ref. EW/WIL4286