Linley James Solicitors is a specialized law firm dedicated to providing expert legal advice for future planning and protection, with a strong focus on safeguarding vulnerable adults and managing complex personal affairs. The firm stands out through its deep expertise in Court of Protection matters and its commitment to client empowerment, with one of its solicitors being the author of leading legal textbooks on Powers of Attorney.
Built on integrity, compassion, and professionalism, the firm adopts a client-centered approach that prioritizes autonomy, dignity, and clear communication. It serves individuals and families navigating life transitions, elder law issues, and estate matters, offering flexible appointment options including in-person, phone, and online consultations to accommodate diverse needs.
Services Offered
- Safeguarding vulnerable adult disputes
- Challenging attorneys and deputyships
- Revoking a Power of Attorney or Deputy
- Addressing signs of abuse
- Defending those accused of abuse
- Court of Protection applications and matters
- Community care law disputes
- Civil litigation
- Probate disputes and contentious probate
- Mediation and alternative dispute resolution (ADR)
- Conducting probate administration
- Valid will preparation and review
- Probate process guidance
- Grant of probate applications
- Inheritance tax advice
- Probates and intestacy
- Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPA) drafting and advice
- Deputyship applications
- Health and welfare deputy applications
- Business Lasting Powers of Attorney
- Free aftercare services
- End of life will reviews
- Emergency wills
- Advance statements and advance decisions (living wills)
- Trust creation, types, and registration
- Trust review
- Digital law advice
- Drafting bespoke wills
- Inheritance planning and lifetime gifts
- Family trust creation
- Resolving family disputes
- Support for blended and non-traditional families
- Estate administration
- Challenging unfair wills
- Advocacy for survivors of historic abuse or institutional failure
- Mental capacity assessments
- Contract and commercial document drafting
The firm serves clients across the UK with a physical office in London, and its team includes legally published experts who contribute to industry standards and practices.
