Chartered Legal Executive at Blanchards Bailey Llp
James Duncan
Chartered Legal Executive
I am a Chartered Legal Executive in the Private Client Department and specialise in Estate Administration. I really enjoy that the varied nature of each estate means that no two days are the same. A number of the estates I deal with have complex unique issues (such as domicile or complicated trusts) and I enjoy researching and resolving these particular issues. I thrive on providing support to clients during, what is often, a very difficult time. I strive to provide high-quality service and carry out my role as best as I possibly can. I aim to ensure all clients enjoy a seamless experience and are well supported during difficult times. Each estate requires a bespoke approach and I am motivated to provide a tailored service which is unique to each client.
Bunbury House, Stour Park, Blandford St. Mary, DT11 9LQ
Licensed for 2 years
Practice Areas
Wills, Trusts & Probate
- Wills, Trusts & Probate 100%
7 Client Reviews
Overall experience
- Value For Money
- Approachability
About James Duncan
I am a Chartered Legal Executive in the Private Client Department and specialise in Estate Administration. I really enjoy that the varied nature of each estate means that no two days are the same. A number of the estates I deal with have complex unique issues (such as domicile or complicated trusts) and I enjoy researching and resolving these particular issues. I thrive on providing support to clients during, what is often, a very difficult time. I strive to provide high-quality service and carry out my role as best as I possibly can. I aim to ensure all clients enjoy a seamless experience and are well supported during difficult times. Each estate requires a bespoke approach and I am motivated to provide a tailored service which is unique to each client.
Languages Spoken: English
Contact James Duncan
Address
Blanchards Bailey Llp
Bunbury House
Stour Park
Blandford St. Mary
DT11 9LQ
Phone 01258 440621
WebsiteResume
WORK EXPERIENCE
Title
Name
Duration
Legal Assistant
2019
2022-?
Graduate Legal Executive
2022
2023-Blanchards Bailey LLP
Chartered Legal Executive
2023
Present-Blanchards Bailey LLP
Probate for the estate of Alan Henry Judge and Audrey Judge
Blanchards Bailey have looked after the accounts for both my parents beginning with the writing of their wills through to the administration of probate for both of them after they passed away.
The team at Blanchards Bailey have, at all times been courteous, efficient and thorough.
On behalf of my sister, Susan Harmer, and myself Denise Judge, we would like to express our gratitude to all of them over the past few years.
Lawyer named in this review: James Duncan
James Duncan from Blanchards Bailey LLP responded to this review on 10 December, 2024
Thank you for your review. We appreciate the positive feedback you have given us and look forward to working with you in the future.
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Late sisters estate and will
Great solicitors couldn't be more professional you can talk to them like they are your friends especially james and secretary and Claudia that is James Duncan very good thanks for everything
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James Duncan from Blanchards Bailey LLP responded to this review on 31 July, 2024
Thank you for your kind words Christine. It has been a pleasure to assist you and look forward to working with you in the future.
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AN INVALUABLE HELP AT A DIFFICULT TIME
James guided us through the "mine field" of Probate with sound advice, professionalism, courtesy and tact. We have been very pleased with the outcome.
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Probate
From the start, James was always approachable, courteous and sensitive in guiding us through this difficult time. He always responded quickly to any queries we had and if he wasn't sure about something he would always check and get back to us promptly with an answer. My only criticism was that it took well over a year to complete the process. However, I understand that this is normal in such cases, particularly with a trust involved.
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Dealings with my mother's estate
We have had excellent service and experience with Blanchards Bailey, and James Duncan in particular in regards to the process of finalising our mother's estate. We have been kept up to date throughout the procedure regularly and thoroughly, and were always treated well in face to face meetings too. I would certainly recommend them.
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Assistance with sale of property and distribution of Estate.
I was the executor of my late sisters estate and went to Blanchards for assistance, having used them before on numerous occasions in connection with drawing up and changing Wills (Emma Needham - excellent). I initially met James Duncan and Meggie Crane at the offices in Blandford and felt comfortable with them and confident in their abilities and professionalism. I handed the entire process over to them, which included everything from applying for Probate, the sale of a flat (Tessa Perry - excellent) and the distribution of the Estate. I cannot fault the service received and will happily use Blanchards again.
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