Partner - Head of Private Client at Blanchards Bailey LLP

Blanchards Bailey LLP

Jerome Dodge

Partner - Head of Private Client

I specialise in Wills, powers of attorney, tax and estate planning. I am a member of the Society of Trusts and Estate Practitioners, a body of the most experienced and senior practitioners in the field of trusts and estates. As a principal and head of the private client department in Blandford, I also oversee the firm’s probate and estate administration team. I qualified as a solicitor in 2001. I am the head of the private client department of about 35 members of staff. I specialise in complex estate planning, asset protection and agricultural estate planning.

Bunbury House, Stour Park, Blandford Forum, DT11 9LQ

Licensed for 23 years

Practice Areas

Money & Tax, Wills, Trusts & Probate, Company & Commercial

5.0/5 60 Client Reviews 60
  • Wills, Trusts & Probate 77%
  • Family Law 14%
  • Commercial Property 5%
  • Company & Commercial 5%

Jerome Dodge

01258459361 blandford@blanchardsbailey.co.uk Website Book an appointment
60 Client Reviews

5.0/5

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  • Value For Money
  • Communication
  • Initial Impressions
  • Approachability
  • Documentation Accuracy
  • Legal knowledge

Reviews summary

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  • Very Good
    1
  • Average
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  • Poor
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February 20, 2025 20250220153721

Will

5

Excellent in all matters.Very friendly and easy to talk to.

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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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February 19, 2025 20250219120939

Always helpful and friendly

5

They helped me through selling and purchasing properties. Dealing with my husbands will and setting up a trust after my husband died. They also made me understand the importance of reading everything properly.

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January 18, 2025 20250118115501

Will preparations

5

Very good service. Will definitely use again

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January 16, 2025 20250116192601

Will and setting up powers of attorney

5

Excellent; All personnel were extremely polite and efficient

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January 16, 2025 20250116102258

Estate Planning and property transaction.

5

They were very approachable and a first class service. Thank you!

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January 07, 2025 20250107080214

Will amendedment

5

An easy and pleasant transaction. Fully explained throughout the process.
Friendly and helpful when booking appointments.

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October 22, 2024 20241022142700

Will writing and POA

5

Completely friendly , profession from start to finish . Explained everything in simple terms

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October 03, 2024 20241003221030

Excellent responsive service

5

Good communication, understood requirements and drafted documents accordingly

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October 03, 2024 20241003203436

Excellent.

5

Great service, great advice, great chap, great firm.

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May 14, 2024 20240514223255

Trust

5

Blanchard Bailey have dealt with Wills and inheritance tax. PoA and trusts. Buying and selling property. We have had great service from all the solicitors we have dealt with and felt confident in taking their advice. They have all been very approachable and happy to explain points that we were unsure of.

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Dale

5

I was recently sent a Notice from another Solicitors, concerning my fathers Lasting power of Attorney. I wanted to get some clarification and advice on the implications of the notice and reached out to Blanchards Bailey to help. Jerome Dodge was excellent and explained what the Notice meant and offered some options on how to proceed. Jerome was very sympathetic at what was an emotional time for all involved. Excellent service and would have no hesitation in recommending them.

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Sarah

5

- Informed, Understandable, Calm, Clear headed, Honest -
The title says it all. Mr. Jerome Dodge is a master of his subject, he clearly and intelligibly revealed enough and no more of the pros and cons of Trusts to allow us to make an informed, clear headed decision. All over a cup of tea in a comfortable meeting room.
I recommend Blanchards Bailey of Blandford Forum unreservedly.

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About Jerome Dodge

I specialise in Wills, powers of attorney, tax and estate planning. I am a member of the Society of Trusts and Estate Practitioners, a body of the most experienced and senior practitioners in the field of trusts and estates. As a principal and head of the private client department in Blandford, I also oversee the firm’s probate and estate administration team. I qualified as a solicitor in 2001. I am the head of the private client department of about 35 members of staff. I specialise in complex estate planning, asset protection and agricultural estate planning.

Languages Spoken: English

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Address

Blanchards Bailey LLP

Bunbury House

Stour Park

Blandford Forum

DT11 9LQ



Phone 01258459361

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Updated

United Kingdom

Currently Registered

17/09/01

03/01/24

We found no instances of professional misconduct for this solicitor

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SRA-approved manager - Member

Blanchards Bailey

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