Solicitor at Sills & Betteridge LLP
Fiona McSmailes
Solicitor - Solicitor
SRA ID: 609831
Fiona deals with the preparation of Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney, obtaining Grants of Probate/Letters of Administration and the administration of estates as well as advising clients on mitigating the impact of care home fees and Care Fee assessments. She is known for her organised and pragmatic approach which helps her to achieve the best outcome for her clients Fiona is proud to be an Alzheimer's Society Dementia Friend – an initiative to change the way the nation thinks, acts and talks about dementia..
Britannia House, Marshall's Yard, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 2NA
Licensed for 4 years
Practice Areas
Wills, Trusts & Probate
- Wills, Trusts & Probate 100%
24 Client Reviews
Overall experience
- Value For Money
- Approachability
About Fiona McSmailes
Fiona deals with the preparation of Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney, obtaining Grants of Probate/Letters of Administration and the administration of estates as well as advising clients on mitigating the impact of care home fees and Care Fee assessments. She is known for her organised and pragmatic approach which helps her to achieve the best outcome for her clients Fiona is proud to be an Alzheimer's Society Dementia Friend – an initiative to change the way the nation thinks, acts and talks about dementia..
Languages Spoken: English
Contact Fiona McSmailes
Address
Sills & Betteridge LLP
Britannia House
Marshall's Yard
Gainsborough
Lincolnshire
DN21 2NA
Phone 01636 673731
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WORK EXPERIENCE
Title
Name
Duration
Solicitor
Sills & Betteridge LLP
07-03-2022-present
Excellent service
Did a great job sorting out a grant of probate for us. Many thanks
Lawyer named in this review: Fiona McSmailes
A representative from Sills & Betteridge LLP responded to this review on 11 November, 2024
Thank you for your kind words. If you require any further assistance in the future, please feel free to reach out to us.
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Making a will
Good friendly service. Made understandable as the will was more complex.
Cost was reasonable compared to some.
I was able to phone with any queries anytime and received a prompt response.
Mrs Smailes was lovely.
Lawyer named in this review: Fiona McSmailes
A representative from Sills & Betteridge LLP responded to this review on 25 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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Seemed knowledgeable as to my needs and professional service
Lawyer named in this review: Fiona McSmailes
A representative from Sills & Betteridge LLP responded to this review on 09 September, 2024
Thank you for your positive feedback.
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A professional service.
The company previously dealt with my mother's estate which was rather complicated, so I was happy to return to the company to deal with my Will and Lasting Power of Attorney.
Lawyer named in this review: Fiona McSmailes
A representative from Sills & Betteridge LLP responded to this review on 04 July, 2024
Thank you for your kind words. If you require any further assistance in the future, please feel free to reach out to us.
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100% satisfied, excellent
Fiona / Emily provide an expedient and empathetic service, clear and concise communication… easy recommendation.
Lawyer named in this review: Fiona McSmailes
A representative from Sills & Betteridge LLP responded to this review on 19 June, 2024
Thank you for your kind words. If you require any further assistance in the future, please feel free to reach out to us.
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Power of attorney legal advice and actioning
Clear and very helpful well explained. Efficient and friendly
Lawyer named in this review: Fiona McSmailes
A representative from Sills & Betteridge LLP responded to this review on 30 May, 2024
We appreciate your feedback and look forward to assisting you again in the future.
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New Wills required and some future advice.
My wife and myself required new mirror wills, and advice on protecting us from some Care Home expenses if needed in the future. You were able to help with your advice.
Lawyer named in this review: Fiona McSmailes
A representative from Sills & Betteridge LLP responded to this review on 24 April, 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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Lasting power of attorney
Very pleasant and professional experience. Fiona was always ready to answer and queries, and explained everything clearly. Thank you.
Lawyer named in this review: Fiona McSmailes
A representative from Sills & Betteridge LLP responded to this review on 19 April, 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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New will
I needed to make an amendment to my will spoke to Fiona who offered me sound advice.
Fast, professional service.
This is my second time using this solicitor and can highly recommend.
Lawyer named in this review: Fiona McSmailes
A representative from Sills & Betteridge LLP responded to this review on 19 April, 2024
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a positive review. Your feedback means a lot to us, and we're glad to hear that you had a great experience.
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Renewing our Wills
Very efficient and helpful on any questions we had.
Lawyer named in this review: Fiona McSmailes
A representative from Sills & Betteridge LLP responded to this review on 04 April, 2024
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a positive review. Your feedback means a lot to us.
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