Private-Client Solicitors · Est. 1987

Protecting what
matters most, for generations.

From a first will to the careful administration of an estate, Legacy Law guides families through life's most important decisions — with warmth, discretion and clear fixed fees.

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SRA-regulated ★★★★★ 4.9 / 5 from 380+ families
Estate-planning solicitor advising a happy mature couple across a desk
38 yrs
Trusted counsel
Fixed-Fee Wills
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How We Help

Careful counsel for
every chapter of life

Whether you are writing your first will, planning a tax-efficient legacy or administering the estate of a loved one, our private-client team offers steady, plain-English guidance at a fixed, agreed fee.

Wills

Clear, carefully drafted wills that put your wishes beyond doubt — from straightforward single wills to mirror wills for couples.

From £180
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Probate & Estate Administration

Compassionate, end-to-end administration of an estate — from the grant of probate to the final distribution to beneficiaries.

From £1,500
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Trusts

Protective trusts that ring-fence assets for children, vulnerable beneficiaries or future care — drafted with tax efficiency in mind.

From £650
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Lasting Power of Attorney

Appoint people you trust to make decisions for you, should you ever lose capacity — covering both property & finance and health & welfare.

From £350
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Inheritance Tax Planning

Thoughtful, lawful strategies to reduce the inheritance tax burden on your estate, preserving more of your legacy for those you love.

From £450
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Estate Planning Reviews

A periodic, fixed-fee review of your will, attorneys and assets — keeping your affairs in order as life and the law change.

From £120
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Oxford & HenleyTwo heritage offices
Why Legacy Law

A firm built on trust, and the long view

For nearly four decades we have sat across the table from families at their most important — and most tender — moments. We are not a conveyor belt. We are the firm people return to across generations.

  • Transparent fixed fees

    We agree the cost before we begin. No hourly surprises, no hidden extras — just a clear quote you can rely on.

  • One solicitor, start to finish

    You'll have a single, named private-client solicitor who knows your family and your wishes — never a call centre.

  • Home & hospital visits

    When attending our office isn't possible, we will come to you — at home, in hospital, or in a care setting, at no extra charge locally.

A Considered Process

Putting your affairs in order, simply

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Conversation

A relaxed, no-obligation first meeting to understand your family, your assets and your wishes.

02

Clear Quote

We set out exactly what's needed and confirm a fixed fee in writing before any work begins.

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Careful Drafting

Your solicitor prepares your documents, talks you through every clause and refines them with you.

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Signed & Safe

We oversee correct signing and witnessing, then store your originals securely, free of charge.

Margaret Ellery, senior private-client solicitor at Legacy Law
Margaret EllerySenior Partner · TEP
Meet Your Solicitor

"A good will is a final act of kindness to your family."

A full member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners, Margaret has guided families through wills, probate and inheritance planning for over twenty-five years. She believes the law is at its best when it is explained plainly and delivered with patience.

From the most straightforward will to the administration of a complex, cross-border estate, Margaret and her team bring rigour, discretion and a genuine warmth that clients return to time and again.

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In Their Words

Trusted by families across Oxfordshire

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★★★★★
Margaret made writing our wills feel effortless and even reassuring. She explained everything without a hint of jargon, and the fixed fee was exactly as quoted.
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Janet & Roy PembertonWills & LPAs · Oxford
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★★★★★
When my father passed, Legacy Law took the entire weight of probate off my shoulders. They were endlessly patient and kept me informed at every single step.
D
David AshworthEstate Administration · Henley
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★★★★★
We set up a trust to protect our disabled son's future. The care and thought that went into the advice was extraordinary. I cannot recommend them highly enough.
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Sarah WhitlockProtective Trust · Abingdon
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Peace of mind starts with a conversation

Book a relaxed, no-obligation consultation with one of our private-client solicitors. We'll listen carefully, explain your options in plain English and confirm a fixed fee before any work begins.

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