Protecting your family securing future generations.
When it comes to protecting what matters most, our Private Client team help individuals and families plan for the future with confidence. From writing wills to estate planning, we’re here to ensure your legacy is protected for generations to come. And that’s reassuring to know.
Reassuring to know.
Reassuring to know.
Reassuring to know.
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Private Client BrochureAt Swinburne Maddison, we understand that protecting your family’s future is more than just managing legal matters; it’s about ensuring your wishes are respected and your legacy preserved. Our Private Client team works closely with individuals, families, and businesses, offering bespoke advice across a range of services, including wills, trusts, and estate planning.
We have a proud history of working with clients in the farming and agriculture sector, helping them navigate the complexities of succession planning and estate administration. With our deep understanding of the unique challenges faced by farming families, we provide tailored solutions to ensure your farm or estate passes smoothly through generations while safeguarding its future.
Our STEP (Society for Trust and Estate Practitioners) -accredited team has extensive experience in all aspects of private client work, including probate, inheritance disputes, and powers of attorney. We’re also well-connected in the region, collaborating with independent financial advisors and tax specialists to offer a comprehensive service. Whether you’re managing a simple will or dealing with a complex estate, our team is here to guide you every step of the way.
Building long-term relationships with our clients is at the heart of what we do. Many of our clients return to us time and again, trusting us to provide the same high standards of care and expertise that have defined our firm since its founding.
In addition to our legal work, we’re proud to support our local community, working with charities such as Will Aid, Cancer Research and St Cuthbert’s Hospice. It’s another way we live our values of trust, care, and collaboration.
Let us help you take the next step in planning for your family’s future. Whether it’s protecting your business, ensuring your estate is managed as you wish, or providing sensitive support during life’s most challenging times, our doors are always open to you.
Protecting your legacy.
“The team have a very professional yet personable approach which immediately places you at ease. Their warmth and friendliness shines through, accompanied by a steely determination to deal with matters professionally and proficiently.”
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Protecting what truly matters.
Life changes, but with the right planning, you stay in control. From wills and trusts to estate planning and probate, we provide clear, expert advice to protect you, your loved ones, and your assets—now and for the future.
A will isn’t just a legal document—it’s peace of mind. It ensures your wishes are carried out and your loved ones are looked after when you’re no longer here.
At Swinburne Maddison, we make the process simple. No jargon, no fuss—just clear, expert advice tailored to you. Whether you need a single will for yourself or a mirror will for you and your partner, or something more complex, we’ll guide you through it, making sure everything’s legally sound and exactly how you want it.
Because life can be unpredictable, but your will shouldn’t be.
None of us know what’s around the corner. A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) means that, if the time comes when you can’t make decisions yourself, someone you trust can step in.
We’ll help you get everything in place so that your finances, health, and welfare are looked after by the people you choose. And if you’re acting as an attorney for a loved one, we’ll guide you through your responsibilities, ensuring you have everything you need to do the job properly.
It’s about planning ahead, so no matter what happens, you stay in control.
Losing someone is hard enough. Dealing with legal paperwork on top of that? Overwhelming.
We take the weight off your shoulders, handling probate and estate administration with care, clarity, and efficiency. Whether the estate is simple or complicated, we’ll manage the process smoothly, making sure everything is sorted the way it should be.
We’re here when you need us most. No stress, no surprises—just the right support at the right time.
You’ve worked hard to build what you have. The last thing you want is for a big chunk of it to be lost to inheritance tax.
With the right planning, you can make sure more of your estate goes to your loved ones—not the taxman. We’ll walk you through your options, from gifting strategies to trusts, so you can pass on your wealth in the most tax-efficient way possible.
It’s your legacy. We’ll help you protect it.
Trusts aren’t just for the super-wealthy. They’re a smart way to protect what matters—your assets, your family, and your future.
Whether you’re thinking about inheritance planning, protecting a loved one, or securing your business, we’ll help you set up the right trust for your needs. We make the complicated simple, so you can make the best choices with confidence.
Let’s put the right plan in place, so you can move forward with peace of mind.
Farming and landownership come with their own set of challenges. Whether you’re thinking about succession planning, land transactions, or protecting your estate, we get it. We’ve worked with farming families and rural businesses for years, helping them secure their legacies for generations to come.
From wills and trusts to inheritance tax planning, we take care of the details so you can focus on the bigger picture. Because your land, your business, and your family’s future deserve the right legal support.
Handing over a business is more than just a transaction—it’s about ensuring what you’ve built continues to thrive.
Whether you’re planning for the next generation or looking at a sale, we’ll help you create a strategy that protects your business, employees, and family. From structuring ownership to tax efficiency, we cover all bases so that when the time comes, everything runs smoothly.
Because a great business should have a great future. Let’s make sure yours does.
Your experts in Private Client Law.
Our trusted Private Client team understand every journey is unique, and we’re dedicated to helping you make informed decisions with confidence. From planning for the future or navigating complex matters, we’re here to make the process smooth, straightforward, and stress-free.
Ready to put pen to paper? Our personable team, made up of STEP-qualified lawyers, will guide you with expert advice every step of the way, making sure you feel safe and supported.
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Your personal matters managed with ease.
We offer support across all personal matters, here to help with clear guidance, making tough situations a little easier.
