Solicitor at Belcher Addison Solicitors

Penny Smith

Solicitor - Senior Partner

SRA ID: 81673

Penny qualified as a solicitor in 1980. Since 1992, she has focused on private client work dealing exclusively with Wills, administration of estates, Inheritance Tax, Powers of Attorney, Court of Protection, Trusts, and other related matters. She was a senior solicitor with Blake Lapthorn until joining Belcher Frost as a partner in 2002. Penny took over as senior partner in 2011 to manage both her private client team and the practice.

3 West Street, Emsworth, Hampshire, PO10 7DX

Licensed for 44 years

Practice Areas

Wills, Trusts & Probate

4.8/5 18 Client Reviews 18
  • Wills, Trusts & Probate 100%
18 Client Reviews

4.8/5

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Reviews summary

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    16
  • Very Good
    2
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    0
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Andrew King
Verified Andrew King Added 1 month ago 1 found this helpful Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Belcher Addison Solicitors
February 24, 2025 20250224120911

Support for Executor of Deceased Estate

5

I worked with Belcher Addison for a period of 18 months from October 2023 to March 2025 to ensure the correct execution of my Father's will and subsequently the disposal of his Estate.

This involved obtaining copies of his will and grant of Probate through to the sale of a property and production of detailed Estate Accounts to cover assets, liabilities and final distribution of funds to beneficiaries.

This work was led by a Director and Senior Partner supported by a Private Client Team Assistant and Solicitor Apprentice and involved contacting and supporting beneficiaries in the UK, Canada and New Zealand. Care and attention was provided to all concerned in an open professional and friendly manner.

Lawyer named in this review: Penny Smith

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Lynne Cox
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Collected whilst working at Belcher Addison Solicitors
January 07, 2025 20250107122112

Codicil

5

Good experience, all staff polite and very helpful

Lawyer named in this review: Penny Smith

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Prof. Sebastian Johnston
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Collected whilst working at Belcher Addison Solicitors
November 18, 2024 20241118171512

Writing wills

5

Anna Grant-Casey and Penny Smith were both super efficient, very helpful and very good at explaining options. Very highly recommended.

Lawyer named in this review: Penny Smith

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David
David Added 6 months ago Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Belcher Addison Solicitors
October 01, 2024 20241001163749

Probate management

5

Empathic advice and efficient management of the estate of my late wife.

Lawyer named in this review: Penny Smith

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Alan Smith
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Collected whilst working at Belcher Addison Solicitors
August 18, 2024 20240818101045

drafting wills

5

Our family solicitors of many years, always informative with the "have you considered" which in most cases we have not!

Lawyer named in this review: Penny Smith

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Anonymous
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Collected whilst working at Belcher Addison Solicitors
May 20, 2024 20240520121854

My peace of mind

5

Very happy with every aspect of your services. Will stay with you for the rest of my life. I now have peace of mind. Will call on you if I need your help in the future.

Lawyer named in this review: Penny Smith

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David Pawley
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Collected whilst working at Belcher Addison Solicitors
January 02, 2024 20240102142209

Professional & empathetic

5

Welcoming, listening and professional. Excellent advic given in a clear and concise way.

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Willi Schumann
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Collected whilst working at Belcher Addison Solicitors
December 22, 2023 20231222165029

Very Professional

5

Am an old customer of this practice and would not go any where else

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David Rowen
Verified David Rowen Added 1 year ago Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Belcher Addison Solicitors
December 21, 2023 20231221142323

New Wills

5

Following some changes in circumstances, we needed to have our wills updated and chose to have this done by a firm much closer to where we now live. Belcher Addison have been very helpful and attentive and we are confident that they will be there to assist us and other family members as and when the need arises in the future. We would recommend this firm.

Lawyer named in this review: Penny Smith

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Nigel
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Collected whilst working at Belcher Addison Solicitors
August 13, 2023 20230813170249

Excellent & professional Service

5

Sought advice and work on setting up wills and power of attorney. Very pleasant and efficient dealings throughout with all the team. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend.

Lawyer named in this review: Penny Smith

A representative from Belcher Addison Solicitors responded to this review on 26 September, 2023

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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About Penny Smith

Penny qualified as a solicitor in 1980. Since 1992, she has focused on private client work dealing exclusively with Wills, administration of estates, Inheritance Tax, Powers of Attorney, Court of Protection, Trusts, and other related matters. She was a senior solicitor with Blake Lapthorn until joining Belcher Frost as a partner in 2002. Penny took over as senior partner in 2011 to manage both her private client team and the practice.

Languages Spoken: English

Contact Penny Smith

Address

Belcher Addison Solicitors

3 West Street

Emsworth

Hampshire

PO10 7DX



Phone 01243 388981

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Updated

United Kingdom

Currently Registered

15/12/80

04/01/24

We found no instances of professional misconduct for this solicitor

WORK EXPERIENCE

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Duration

Compliance Officer for Legal Practice

Belcher Frost Solicitors Limited

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