Solicitor at Poole Alcock LLP

Charles Smalley

Solicitor - Partner in Wills & Probate

SRA ID: 148756

Charles has over three decades experience in helping clients plan for later life, including advising on Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney and Trusts. In addition he has a wealth of experience supporting and assisting families and friends administer the estates of loved ones following their death. This often involves advice about complicated inheritence tax issues, which can be difficult to deal with. Charles trained with Poole Alcock Solicitors qualifying as a Solicitor in 1990. In recognition of his experience and expertise he is a qualified Trust and Estate Practitioner having attained his Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners’ (STEP) diploma.

222-224 Nantwich Road, CW2 6BP

Licensed for 34 years

Practice Areas

Wills, Trusts & Probate

5.0/5 77 Client Reviews 77
  • Wills, Trusts & Probate 93%
  • Family Law 6%
  • Employment 1%
77 Client Reviews

5.0/5

Overall experience

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

Reviews summary

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  • Very Good
    0
  • Average
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  • Poor
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Verified Anonymous Added 23 hours ago Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Poole Alcock LLP
March 14, 2025 20250314163819

Will with Trust Fund

5

5 Stars

Lawyer named in this review: Charles Smalley

A representative from Poole Alcock LLP responded to this review on 14 March, 2025

Thank you very much for leaving us a 5 star review. We appreciate your feedback.

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Anonymous
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March 11, 2025 20250311102744

5 Stars

5

Very good service but expensive.

Lawyer named in this review: Charles Smalley

A representative from Poole Alcock LLP responded to this review on 11 March, 2025

Thank you for completing the review questionnaire and for your valuable feedback. We are very pleased you experienced great service and will pass your kind words onto Charles and his team. Very best wishes.

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Mr & Mrs Bebbington
Verified Mr & Mrs Bebbington Added 1 week ago Report to admin
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March 03, 2025 20250303141841

Update of wills

5

Excellent, efficient service, very friendly, helpful advice and the quickest service possible.

Lawyer named in this review: Charles Smalley

A representative from Poole Alcock LLP responded to this review on 03 March, 2025

Thank you so much for taking the time to complete the review questionnaire Mr. & Mrs Bebbington. We are delighted that you have had a positive experience with Poole Alcock and that Charles Smalley provided an excellent, efficient and friendly service. Please don't hesitate to get in touch with us if we can be of any further help.

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Deborah
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February 18, 2025 20250218112803

My Will

5

I have been putting off doing my will because the thought of the legal documentation felt a little daunting.
I need not have worried, Poole Alcock explained things clearly with no 'legal jargon' and my will was completed in a clean, understandable and timely manner.

Lawyer named in this review: Charles Smalley

A representative from Poole Alcock LLP responded to this review on 18 February, 2025

Deborah thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such an excellent review, we appreciate your feedback and kind words. We are thrilled that you had such a positive experience with us and that Charles was able to explain things to you making it less daunting. Pleas do not hesitate to get in touch if we can help any further.

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Anonymous
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January 28, 2025 20250128152215

5 Star Review

5

5 Star Review

Lawyer named in this review: Charles Smalley

A representative from Poole Alcock LLP responded to this review on 28 January, 2025

Thank you for the positive review.

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Richard
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January 24, 2025 20250124124739

Will writing

5

Excellent and helpful experience. Thank you.

Lawyer named in this review: Charles Smalley

A representative from Poole Alcock LLP responded to this review on 28 January, 2025

Thank you for your review, we are glad Charles was able to help you. All the best.

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Anonymous
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January 22, 2025 20250122103218

Last Will and Testament

5

Our requests were dealt with quickly and efficiently.

Lawyer named in this review: Charles Smalley

A representative from Poole Alcock LLP responded to this review on 22 January, 2025

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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Karen
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January 15, 2025 20250115092734

Mirror Wills

5

Charles was very helpful from the outset. He provided clear guidance and a commentary of our meeting which was helpful. Communication was clear and prompt, especially in view of the Christmas period. We were happy with the service, thank you.

Lawyer named in this review: Charles Smalley

A representative from Poole Alcock LLP responded to this review on 15 January, 2025

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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Dr Robinson Addaih
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November 13, 2024 20241113104657

severance and pay off after 35 years working for the company

5

I had a stupendously awesome experience with all members of the team who patiently took me through the process from the beginning of the initial contact when I called to make an appointment to the final phase of the interviewing process.
At the main core and putative stage it was prodigiously herculean and traumatising but I was made to feel at home and the right questions were asked and my responses were courteously cautious and there was no fear nor irredeemable worries felt at any stage. There is a monumental and overwhelming passion to help clients and I am grateful for the work done for me.

Lawyer named in this review: Charles Smalley

A representative from Poole Alcock LLP responded to this review on 18 November, 2024

Hi Dr Robinson thank you for this amazing review we are so glad we could help with a difficult situation. All the best for the future.

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Keith
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September 25, 2024 20240925142055

Excellent Review

5

Service to Wills. Explained things that I didn't realize.
Power of Attorney told how they worked.

Lawyer named in this review: Charles Smalley

A representative from Poole Alcock LLP responded to this review on 27 September, 2024

Hi Keith thank you so much for this great review and for leaving such lovely feedback. We hope to work with you again in the future.

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Juliette
Juliette Added 1 year ago Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Poole Alcock LLP
July 07, 2023
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Juliette

5

Helped with my grandmother in a very short timeframe, which has been greatly appreciated for peace of mind. Charles Smalley was professional and incredibly patient. He ensured that everything was done lawfully and even challenged some ideas, just to make sure things were being done correctly to true wishes. He came across as very trustworthy.

Lawyer named in this review: Charles Smalley

A representative from Poole Alcock LLP responded to this review on 11 July, 2023

Thank you for your kind review, Juliette. We really appreciate you sharing your experience working with Charles.

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sylvia
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April 11, 2019
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sylvia mason

5

Charles Smalley one of their solicitors comes highly recommended for his kindness understanding of people's feelings whether rich or poor he will support and advise you in every way possible never hesitate in contacting them/him thank you Sylvia MASON

Lawyer named in this review: Charles Smalley

A representative from Poole Alcock LLP responded to this review on 12 April, 2019

Thank you for your kind words Sylvia. We have passed the review onto Charles.

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Patricia
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June 15, 2016
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Patricia Liegeois

5

I have had a very professional and very satisfactory service from both Sarah Jarrett and Charles Smalley.
I can't thank them enough for their efficiency. I would not hesitate in recommending Poole Alcock.

Lawyer named in this review: Charles Smalley

A representative from Poole Alcock LLP responded to this review on 30 July, 2021

Thank you Patricia!

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About Charles Smalley

Charles has over three decades experience in helping clients plan for later life, including advising on Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney and Trusts. In addition he has a wealth of experience supporting and assisting families and friends administer the estates of loved ones following their death. This often involves advice about complicated inheritence tax issues, which can be difficult to deal with. Charles trained with Poole Alcock Solicitors qualifying as a Solicitor in 1990. In recognition of his experience and expertise he is a qualified Trust and Estate Practitioner having attained his Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners’ (STEP) diploma.

Languages Spoken: English

Contact Charles Smalley

Address

Poole Alcock LLP

222-224 Nantwich Road

CW2 6BP



Phone 0800 470 0330

Website

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LICENSE

Country

Status

Acquired

Updated

United Kingdom

Currently Registered

17/12/90

23/02/23

We found no instances of professional misconduct for this solicitor

WORK EXPERIENCE

Title

Name

Duration

SRA-approved manager - Member

Poole Alcock Solicitors

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