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FAMILY LAW
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WILLS &
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Making a Will now can save further heartache for your loved ones and stop any disputes arising between them ensuring that your affairs are managed exactly how you wished.
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Reputable solicitors in Wigan
Are you looking for forward-thinking, quality solicitors offering sound legal advice at sensible prices?
Most of our legal services can be provided on a pre-agreed Fixed Cost basis and our Family Law team and Private Client team, offers clients a FREE 30 MINUTE initial consultation. We can also provide you with details of our fees before you decide to instruct us.
We have been in business since 1971 and have a widespread and diverse client base. People come back to us again and again for legal services with the vast majority of our instructions coming to us by way of referral or recommendation.
Our Commitment
Our firm is forward thinking and we offer electronic or traditional ways of conducting your case. We take a modern approach to ensure that you are provided with an efficient service. We also pride ourselves in wherever possible returning all phone calls the same day.
We also offer various ways to meet payment of your fees. This includes cheque, bank transfer or card payments. Card payments can also be taken over the telephone.
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Our Mission
To provide outstanding & quality legal services to our clients; both private individuals and businesses. Our business exists to help our clients achieve their goals whether it be buying a new home, spending time with their children or preparing a will to protect their loved ones. We are with you every step of the way. We are a company you can trust with your life’s milestones.
Our Vision
Our Values
History – We have been providing legal services to Wigan and the surrounding areas since 1971. We have a long history in the area and continue to build upon our client base.
Trust – We provide practical, quality and cost-effective solutions and advice to our clients keeping their best interests in mind at all times. We are honest and accountable to our clients.
Expert – We provide the best quality advice to our clients to secure the outcome they require. Our clients can access a broad range of experience across different sectors within our firm to meet their needs. We continue to find better ways to conduct our business to meet our client’s needs. We use every opportunity to learn, grow and develop our staff to ensure that we continue to improve our services.
Working Together – We are passionate about looking after our staff, the quality of our work and treating people fairly. We intend to work flexibly and collaboratively with our clients.
Practice Areas
Family Law
Gillian Lavelle is Head of the Department. We offer assistance in all areas of private family law including Divorce, Children, Domestic Abuse & Unmarried Couple (Cohabitation) Disputes.
Learn MoreGeneral Litigation and Dispute Resolution
If you are involved in a dispute and want to know your legal rights, we have specialist advisors available to represent and advise you throughout your dispute.
Learn MorePersonal Injury
If you have been injured in an accident that was not your fault we could help you to make a personal injury claim.
Learn MoreResidential Conveyancing
We are able to assist you with all aspects of residential conveyancing including sales, purchases, re-mortgaging, right to buy, transfers of equity release schemes and new build plots.
Learn MoreWills
Our Probate lawyers provide a full Wills drafting service and are able to advise you on basic tax planning matters and Inheritance Tax and the various ways in which you can hold property to maximise your tax allowances.
Learn MoreLasting Powers of Attorney
At any stage in your life you may suffer an accident, physical ill health or the onset of mental illness. In later life, you may lose mental capacity due to the onset of conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia such as Lewy Body or Vascular Dementia.
Learn MoreCourt of Protection Orders
We can advise on all aspects of Court of Protection to help individuals who lack the capacity to make decisions for themselves.
Learn MoreInheritance & Will Disputes
The death of a loved one is always a distressing time. The stress of the situation can be increased further when the Will is challenged or claims are made against the estate and can prevent the family from moving on and being able to grieve.
Learn MoreCommercial Property
Our specialist legal advisors in commercial property will make your transaction run as smoothly as possible and work with your business to ensure that the whole process is as stress free as possible.
Learn MoreDebt Recovery
We will work with you to resolve your debt recovery needs taking instruction from you to ensure that your claim is fairly treated and resolved.
Learn MoreLandlord & Tenant
We can assist you with any difficulties you may encounter with your tenants or unlawful occupiers. We provide practical, easy to follow advice and will progress your case as quickly and as cost efficiently as possible.
Learn MoreLatest News
How to Prepare for Your First Meeting with a Family Law Solicitor
Taking the first step to seek legal advice about a family matter can feel daunting but being prepared can help.
View MoreThe Impact of the recent case of Standish v Standish in Matrimonial Proceedings
The case of Standish v Standish [2024] has marked a pivotal moment in the development of matrimonial law.
View MoreTestimonials
Here is what some of our clients have to say about our service.
"I can't recommend this solicitors enough especially Louise Jones & Sammy-Jo Woodward who went above and beyond during the sale of my property and purchase of my late partners property."
"We had a particularly stressful buying experience due to a pushy buyer / vendor agent. Caroline was professional, helpful and worked hard to get everything arranged. She was brilliant and was great to have her in our corner."
"Relatable service who responds promptly and do their very best for the client. Excellent communication and would definitely recommend Caroline & the team"
"Excellent service from Mark Boon over the selling and buying of 2 properties in the last 18 months."
"Very happy with the overall level of service and would recommend MBH to someone else who needed legal advice."
"I have found all the staff at MBH helpful and prompt with any replies and they are always willing to clarify the sometimes complex legal issues I have sought advice on."
"Mr Aynsley and his staff were so very courteous and friendly. No improvement needed. Thanks so much."
"I was very happy with Kim, she was always at the end of the phone whenever I needed to contact her. Everything was kept up to date at all times and explained thoroughly. I would definitely recommend Kim."
"We were very happy with the service we received from Caroline. The reception staff and support staff were also extremely helpful. Overall we were extremely happy with absolutely every single stage of the service in our case, and we have no complaints whatsoever."
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