Tom Bridge
Solicitor - Solicitor
SRA ID: 641894
Tom’s main focus is advising on and preparing Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney and advising clients in the administration of estates. Tom provides advice in relation to a wide range of Private Client related matters, including Wills, Powers of Attorney, Estate Administration, Trusts, Inheritance Tax Planning and Court of Protection matters. Tom regularly acts on behalf of High Net Worth Estates and also provides advice in relation to Deputyships, Statutory Wills and Court of Protection matters. Experience: Advising on and drafting Wills Advising on the preparation of statements under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 Advising clients in relation to Inheritance Tax Planning. Preparing Lasting Powers of Attorney and General Powers of Attorney Registering Lasting Powers of Attorney and Enduring Powers of Attorney with the Office of the Public Guardian Advising clients on lifetime gifts Advising on the Administration of Estates, including High Net Worth Estates Advising on applications for resealed Grants Advising on Post-Death Variations Advising on and preparing Trusts, together with the administration of ongoing trusts Registering Trusts with HMRC’s Trust Registration Service Court of protection: Advising and preparing Court of Protection applications for property and financial matters Advising on and preparing applications in relation to Deputyships Applications to buy and sell property on behalf of Deputies Outside of the office, Tom is a Bolton Wanderers fan, following them back up to the Premier League (he hopes!). He is teaching himself piano as a way to relax following an inevitable loss by Bolton Wanderers at the weekend. Tom qualified as a solicitor in 2019.
The Lumen, St. James’ Boulevard, Newcastle Helix, NE4 5BZ
Licensed for 5 years
Practice Areas
Housing & Property, Wills, Trusts & Probate, Money & Tax
- Wills, Trusts & Probate 80%
- Money & Tax 13%
- Housing & Property 7%
29 Client Reviews
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About Tom Bridge
Tom’s main focus is advising on and preparing Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney and advising clients in the administration of estates. Tom provides advice in relation to a wide range of Private Client related matters, including Wills, Powers of Attorney, Estate Administration, Trusts, Inheritance Tax Planning and Court of Protection matters. Tom regularly acts on behalf of High Net Worth Estates and also provides advice in relation to Deputyships, Statutory Wills and Court of Protection matters. Experience: Advising on and drafting Wills Advising on the preparation of statements under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 Advising clients in relation to Inheritance Tax Planning. Preparing Lasting Powers of Attorney and General Powers of Attorney Registering Lasting Powers of Attorney and Enduring Powers of Attorney with the Office of the Public Guardian Advising clients on lifetime gifts Advising on the Administration of Estates, including High Net Worth Estates Advising on applications for resealed Grants Advising on Post-Death Variations Advising on and preparing Trusts, together with the administration of ongoing trusts Registering Trusts with HMRC’s Trust Registration Service Court of protection: Advising and preparing Court of Protection applications for property and financial matters Advising on and preparing applications in relation to Deputyships Applications to buy and sell property on behalf of Deputies Outside of the office, Tom is a Bolton Wanderers fan, following them back up to the Premier League (he hopes!). He is teaching himself piano as a way to relax following an inevitable loss by Bolton Wanderers at the weekend. Tom qualified as a solicitor in 2019.
Languages Spoken: English
Contact Tom Bridge
Address
Hay & Kilner LLP
The Lumen
St. James’ Boulevard
Newcastle Helix
NE4 5BZ
Phone 0191 232 8345
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Rising Star 30 under 30 Finalist
2023/24
Excellent service
Very thorough and patient explanation, frequent updates
Lawyer named in this review: Tom Bridge
A representative from Hay & Kilner LLP responded to this review on 19 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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Estate Administration
I have known the Kilner family a very long time. I have used the legal services of Hay & Kilner for so long now. Why would I change solicitors now?
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Will
Very helpful understanding and considerate
Lawyer named in this review: Tom Bridge
A representative from Hay & Kilner LLP responded to this review on 19 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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Will
All staff very pleasant and helpful been well kept up to date from day one would certainly advise my friends and other family members
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A representative from Hay & Kilner LLP responded to this review on 25 October, 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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Probate
Tom and his colleagues were brilliant helping my through a really hard time with my application for probate. Thank you !
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A representative from Hay & Kilner LLP responded to this review on 03 October, 2024
Thank you so much Steve for taking the time to leave us a review. So glad that Tom was able to offer his help through a difficult process. We have passed on your kind comments.
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Updating my will
Tom has been very helpful when I was updating my will, he explained everything very clearly . I would definitely use Tom again if needed .
Lawyer named in this review: Tom Bridge
A representative from Hay & Kilner LLP responded to this review on 11 September, 2024
So glad that Tom was such a help Gillian. Thanks for taking the time to leave us some feedback, we have passed on to Tom.
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Alterations to my will
Firstly, I found the location of your new premises unfortunate as there seemed to be no signposting, a lot of steep steps and no obvious place to park. So I rang Tome who offered to come to my home where he drafted alterations, then returned next week with a colleague for me to sign it with colleague as a witness. Very good service.
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Estate management
Very happy with professionalism of this firm
Lawyer named in this review: Tom Bridge
A representative from Hay & Kilner LLP responded to this review on 06 June, 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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Excellent - would recommend
Tom has been excellent in dealing with a transfer of trust due to the previous company going into liquidation.
It’s been a worrying time not knowing what would happen but Tom was very knowledgeable, kept us as ease and was good with communication and keeping us updated. 10/10 and would recommend his services.
Lawyer named in this review: Tom Bridge
A representative from Hay & Kilner LLP responded to this review on 29 April, 2024
So glad Tom was able to help and support Christine. We have passed on your comments and are here for you whenever you need us.
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Daunting subject but guided through with empathy
I cannot recommend Hay & Kilner enough, my subject which was discussed, can at times be difficult to talk about, and even though I have discussed the said issue in the past, quite a few legal issues where raised which I had not thought about. I now feel calm and at peace about dealing with the issues and sorting my legal affairs to my satisfaction.
Lawyer named in this review: Tom Bridge
A representative from Hay & Kilner LLP responded to this review on 23 April, 2024
Thanks so much for taking the time to leave us a review, we are so glad that Tom was such a help and have passed on your comments. Please do not hesitate to get back in touch if we can help with anything further.
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