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 73 Client Reviews 73
  • Wills, Trusts & Probate 93%
  • Family Law 6%
  • Employment 1%
73 Client Reviews

5.0/5

Overall experience

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Reviews summary

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  • Very Good
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Verified Anonymous Added 2 weeks ago Report to admin
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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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Alan
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September 18, 2024 20240918084518

Review of wills

5

From initial contact, advice provided, totally professional service

Lawyer named in this review: Charles Smalley

A representative from Poole Alcock LLP responded to this review on 19 September, 2024

Hi Alan thank you so much for this great review and we hope to work with you again in the future.

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Margaret
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September 04, 2024 20240904124349

Will Update

5

I was Dealt with efficiently and good advice given.

Lawyer named in this review: Charles Smalley

A representative from Poole Alcock LLP responded to this review on 04 September, 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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Anonymous
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August 30, 2024 20240830162355

Will

5

Poole Alcock in Crewe were very helpful, knowledgeable and professional especially Mr C Smalley and his Receptionist

Lawyer named in this review: Charles Smalley

A representative from Poole Alcock LLP responded to this review on 02 September, 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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Kenneth
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August 21, 2024 20240821133345

Feedback

5

Everyone from reception to completion was very professional and helpful.

Lawyer named in this review: Charles Smalley

A representative from Poole Alcock LLP responded to this review on 21 August, 2024

Hi Kenneth thank you so much for this great review we really appreciate such lovely feedback and we hope to work with you again in the future.

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Juliette
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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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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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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

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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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