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Anonymous
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Review and update of wills
Excellent service very supportive of our need for both office and home visit
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Rutters
01258444481
Established for longer than any other firm in North Dorset, with offices in Shaftesbury, Gillingham and Sturminster Newton, Rutters has been using its extensive experience to get results for both its individual and business clients for over 180 years. The longevity of the firm is evidence of its successful relationship and reputation within the local community and wider afield. Read more...
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Value for money
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John Boother
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Review of will services
Very professional and timely service with the bonus that the office is close to home..
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Matter Type:
Lasting power of attorney
Margaret Heap
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LPA & IHT advice
We wouldn't have known where to begin without Matthew's advice. We are very satisfied and would recommend Rutters.
A representative from Rutters responded to this review on 13 January, 2025:
Thank you, Margaret, for your kind review! We’re so glad Matthew’s advice was helpful in guiding you through the process. Your satisfaction means a lot to us, and we truly appreciate your recommendation of Rutters!
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Matter Type:
Wills
Jim Sutton
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Preparation of Will
Matt was extremely helpful and has a very pleasant manner. He is very knowledgeable whilst setting a relaxed environment for discussion. I would highly recommend Matt.
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Matter Type:
Wills
Robin Hannam
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A very professional service
I would recommend Matthew Billingsley and his team at Rutters to anyone needing professional advice with with wills powers of attorney tenant in common etc
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Matter Type:
Probate
Jeanette Wood
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Relieved and Grateful Client
At a sad time Rutters came to the recue and acted as executors to my mums estate. The whole process was seamless and efficient. Staff always polite and understanding. I could not have done this on my own and I'm so grateful.
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Matter Type:
Wills
Andrew B
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Excellent local solicitor
It’s a pleasure to share our experience working with Rutters, and in particular, Matthew Billingsley. Throughout our interactions, Matthew has been professional, helpful, supportive, and highly efficient. He took the time to thoroughly discuss our needs, providing clear guidance and reassurance. Based on this exceptional service, we look forward to continuing our relationship with Rutters for any future personal or business matters.
A representative from Rutters responded to this review on 06 January, 2025:
Thank you for sharing your experience, Andrew! We're thrilled to hear that Matthew provided such professional, supportive, and efficient service. It's great to know that he took the time to address your needs with clarity and reassurance. We look forward to continuing to assist you with any future personal or business matters!
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Matter Type:
Wills
Frank martyn
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Made everything so easy for me
Matthew made something I have been putting off for a long time very easy and simple, he guided me through every aspect of my will, he pointed out things I didn’t think about, I would highly recommend Matthew to anyone thinking about making a will many thanks frank
A representative from Rutters responded to this review on 13 December, 2024:
Dear Frank, Thank you for your kind words! We're so glad Matthew was able to guide you through the Will process and make it easy. Your recommendation is greatly appreciated. Best regards, Rutters
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Matter Type:
Wills
Anonymous
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Producing my Will
I have found Matt highly efficient, thoroughly professional and technically excellent. Although my will was not complicated, there were some technical issues that I wished to discuss and I found his advice extremely helpful. I used to run an international law firm in London and he easily meets the standards one would expect to see there.
A representative from Rutters responded to this review on 13 December, 2024:
Thank you for your thoughtful feedback! We're delighted to hear that Matt's professionalism and expertise met your expectations. Your recognition of his high standards is greatly appreciated!
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Matter Type:
Trusts
Chris
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Exceptionally knowledgeable and professional solicitor.
We have dealt with Matthew at Rutters for a number of years and always felt a valued customer. He has a wealth of knowledge and is happy to explain every detail in a clear and precise manner on complex issues. We feel very confident that he gives honest and sound advice.
A representative from Rutters responded to this review on 09 December, 2024:
Hi Chris. Thank you for your kind words! We're delighted to hear that Matthew has consistently provided you with clear, precise, and trustworthy advice over the years. Your confidence in his expertise means so much to us, and we truly value your loyalty as a customer.
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Matter Type:
Probate
Andy
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Andy
Rutters have been my family's solicitors for 3 generations in dealing now with mother's probate they've been very helpful- It's great to recognise that Matthew Billingsley, epitomizes the traditional values - integrity & personal service, principles on which this locally based firm is proudly based.
I can thoroughly recommend Rutters
A representative from Rutters responded to this review on 25 July, 2022:
Thank you Andy for your review. I will pass your lovely comments onto Matthew.
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Matter Type:
Lasting power of attorney
Ilan
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Ilan
I recommend this law firm as a first choice in the Shaftesbury ,Sturminster Newton and Gillingham area
They are always reliable, approachable, accurate ,conscientious and ethical.
I must praise Matt Billingsley for his very thoughtful and kind approach to any client of mine he provides legal advice for
I have recommended numerous clients to Rutters over the last 20 years and my clients feedback has always been positive
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Matter Type:
Lasting power of attorney
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Very helpful and professional service. Highly recommend this solicitor for all your needs.
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Matter Type:
Wills
James
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James
We last dealt with Rutters 30 years ago. Friendly, helpful fast response then and now, many years later the same high level of courtesy, interest in our issue and fast response.
Many thanks to the kind receptionist at Stalbridge and the advice and action by Mathew Billingsley at the Sturminster office.
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Adam
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Adam
Super helpful and friendly service
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Description
Established for longer than any other firm in North Dorset, with offices in Shaftesbury, Gillingham and Sturminster Newton, Rutters has been using its extensive experience to get results for both its individual and business clients for over 180 years. The longevity of the firm is evidence of its successful relationship and reputation within the local community and wider afield. We offer a wide range of services for you and your business. Take a look at our services and see how we can assist you. You can be comfortable in the knowledge that everyone who deals with your work is an experienced professional giving you specialist legal help when required with traditional values and a personal touch and all for a very competitive price.
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Personal areas of law
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Consumer
- Consumer Disputes
- Consumer Rights
- Litigation - Breach of contract
- Litigation - Insurance disputes
- Litigation - M&A and warranty disputes
- Litigation - Product liability claims
- Litigation - Property litigation claims
- Litigation - Trust and pension issues
- Litigation Law
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Employment
- Agency Staff / Temp Workers
- Constructive/Unfair Dismissal
- Disciplinary Hearings
- Discrimination at Work
- Employee Team Moves
- Employment Contracts
- Employment Law
- Equal Pay Disputes
- Family Leave
- Flexible Working
- Gardening Leave
- Harassment/Bullying at Work
- Holiday Pay Issues
- Maternity and Paternity
- Part Time Workers
- Professional Discipline
- Redundancy
- Restrictive Covenants
- Senior Executives
- Settlement Agreements
- Stress at Work
- TUPE
- Tribunal Claims
- UK Employment Laws
- Unfair Dismissal Claims
- Whistleblower Protection
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Family Law
- Annulment
- Change of name
- Child Access
- Child Arrangements Following Divorce
- Child Custody
- Child Law
- Child contact
- Children
- Children Act proceedings
- Civil Partnership Dissolution
- Civil partnerships
- Cohabitation agreements and disputes
- Cohabitation and Unmarried Relationships
- Collaborative Law
- Divorce
- Domestic Abuse
- Family law
- Financial Matters
- Grandparents' Rights
- Inheritance Act claims
- Injunctions
- Lasting power of attorney
- Marriage and civil partnerships
- Matrimonial finance
- Out Of Court Divorce
- Parental responsibility, paternity disputes, surrogacy
- Pension and property advice
- Pre and Post Nuptial Agreements
- Separation
- Separation Agreement
- Unmarried Couples' Rights
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Housing & Property
- Boundary Disputes
- Buying at auction
- Declarations of trusts
- Deeds of Gifts
- Deeds of easements, variation, deeds of rectifications
- Extending your Lease
- Freehold Enfranchisement
- Investment and buy to let properties
- Landlord and Tenant
- Lease Extensions
- Leasehold properties
- Matrimonial transfers
- Neighbour Disputes
- New home purchases and sales
- Possession and repossession proceedings
- Property Disputes
- Purchase and Sale
- Remortgaging
- Renting and Tenancy Agreements
- Residential Conveyancing
- Restrictive Covenants, Easements and Wayleaves
- Right of Way and Rights to Light
- Second charges
- Tenancy Breaches, Injunctions and Forfeiture Claims
- Tenant Eviction
- Transfer of title
- Transfers of equity
- Transfers of parts of land
- Unpaid Rent, Service or Ground Charges
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Money & Tax
- Inheritance Tax
- Trusts
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Wills, Trusts & Probate
- Disputed Probate
- Disputed Wills
- Probate
- Trusts
- Wills
Business areas of law
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Agriculture
- Agricultural land for sale or development
- Buying and selling a farm
- Employment of farm workers
- Farm partnerships and corporate structures
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Commercial Property
- Commercial Leases
- Commercial mortgages
- Investment purchases and Buy to Let
- Landlord and tenant
- Purchase and Sale Of Commercial Property
- Purchase of development land
- Rights of way issues
- Sales or purchases of shops, factories, warehouses, offices and licensed premises
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Company & Commercial
- Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
- Commercial Litigation Matters
- Contract law
- Contractual Disputes
- Employment - business
- Partnership and LLP law
- Sales and Purchases
- Shareholder and Partnership Disputes
- Statutory Demands
- Summary Judgment