Business Details
Trusted Legal Services in Guildford
Margrave Solicitors is an independent law firm dedicated to providing expert legal advice tailored to older people and their families. With over two decades of combined experience, our team specialises in wills, trusts, asset protection, and dementia care planning. We are proud to be accredited members of the Law Society's Wills and Inheritance Quality Scheme (WIQS), demonstrating our commitment to the highest standards of technical expertise and client service. Our partners, Joanne Mason and Julie Orgill, lead a skilled team that includes accredited lifetime lawyers and specialists in probate, lasting powers of attorney, and court of protection matters.We maintain memberships with the Private Client Section of the Law Society and are recognised as Dementia Friendly Surrey Champions. Our approach prioritises clear communication, transparency, and client-centred solutions, ensuring clients fully understand their options without pressure to pursue unnecessary services. We operate with full regulatory compliance under the Solicitors Regulation Authority and maintain professional indemnity insurance through Howden Group.
Services
Wills
Probate
Trusts
Lasting Powers of Attorney
Court of Protection
Asset Protection
Tax Returns
Conveyancing
Care Funding
Estate Planning
Highlights and features
- We are WIQS-accredited specialists in wills and probate
- Our team includes accredited lifetime lawyers with dementia care expertise
- We provide transparent pricing with fixed charges where possible
- We maintain 30+ years combined experience in elderly client legal matters
- We offer flexible appointment options including home visits
Associations and certifications
- Law Society's Wills and Inheritance Quality Scheme (WIQS)
What people say
Professional and friendly
Efficient and helpful
Calm and reassuring
First class service
Excellent communication
Services
Wills
Our WIQS-accredited solicitors create tailored wills that reflect your specific circumstances and wishes. We provide clear explanations of inheritance tax implications and estate planning options. Our service includes ongoing support for amendments and updates as your life circumstances change.
Probate
We guide executors through the probate process with expert handling of estate administration, tax returns, and asset distribution. Our team manages complex cases involving trusts and contested estates while maintaining clear communication throughout the process.
Lasting Powers of Attorney
Our specialists help establish LPAs for property, financial affairs, and health decisions. We provide comprehensive advice on registration processes and ongoing management of attorney responsibilities for clients and families.
Court of Protection
We handle deputyship applications and statutory will creation for individuals lacking mental capacity. Our experienced team prepares necessary court documentation and provides ongoing case management support for vulnerable clients.
Conveyancing
Our conveyancing service specialises in mortgage-free property transactions with clear pricing and efficient processing. We manage sales, purchases, and leasehold matters while maintaining regular client updates throughout the transaction process.
People
Joanne Mason
Partner/Solicitor
Qualified solicitor specialising in wills, probate, and elderly client care with accreditation as a lifetime lawyer. Manages court of protection cases and acts as executor for client estates.
Julie Orgill
Partner/FCILEx
Chartered legal executive managing practice operations and client financial affairs. Specialises in lasting powers of attorney and court of protection cost drafting with extensive administrative expertise.
Keira Lohn
Assistant Solicitor
Accredited lifetime lawyer handling will drafting, estate planning, and court of protection applications. Provides expert guidance for families managing capacity-related legal matters with compassionate support.
Emma Whale
Associate Solicitor
Experienced conveyancing specialist with over 20 years' practice, managing property transactions efficiently. Handles complex cases with clear communication and practical solutions for residential property matters.
Kelly Lucas
Front Office Manager
Manages client interactions and office operations with 15+ years' legal sector experience. Coordinates fee earner schedules and provides initial client support with professional efficiency.
Questions
What areas of law do you specialise in?
We specialise in wills, probate, lasting powers of attorney, court of protection matters, asset protection, and conveyancing for older clients and their families.
Are you accredited by professional bodies?
Yes, we are WIQS-accredited by the Law Society and members of the Private Client Section of the Law Society with specialist dementia care recognition.
How do you charge for your services?
We offer fixed fees where possible with transparent pricing. Complex matters are charged at hourly rates detailed in our terms of business with regular progress updates.
Can you help with urgent legal matters?
We prioritise timely responses and can arrange emergency appointments for critical legal needs involving court of protection or probate matters.
Do you offer home visits?
Yes, we provide home visits by appointment for clients who cannot attend our Guildford office, maintaining the same high standard of legal service.
What makes your firm different?
Our specialist focus on elderly client law combines technical expertise with compassionate support, delivered by accredited lifetime lawyers with dementia care expertise.
