Milford & Dormor

Business Details

Your Trusted Legal Partner in Devon

Established in 1867, Milford & Dormor has built a reputation for delivering professional legal services with a personal touch. Our firm combines over 150 years of experience with a client-centric approach, ensuring tailored solutions for both private and business clients. We pride ourselves on our problem-solving ethos, supporting clients during challenging times with expert guidance. Our team of qualified solicitors and legal professionals work collaboratively across multiple offices in Devon and Somerset, drawing on specialist expertise in areas such as conveyancing, private client work, and civil litigation.

Accredited by the Law Society's Conveyancing Quality Scheme and affiliated with organisations like Solicitors for the Elderly, we maintain rigorous professional standards while prioritising accessibility and transparency. With a commitment to community engagement and continuous service improvement, we remain a trusted legal partner for generations of clients across the South West.

Services

Wills Conveyancing Probate Family Law Personal Injury Employment Law Notarial Services Court of Protection Relocation Advice Civil Litigation

Highlights and features

We offer over 150 years of combined legal expertise across our partner team
Our Law Society accredited conveyancing specialists ensure smooth property transactions
We provide home visits for vulnerable clients requiring private client services
Our team includes Notary Public qualified professionals for international legal matters
We maintain physical offices across Devon and Somerset for local accessibility

Associations and certifications

Law Society Probate Section
Law Society Property Section
Solicitors for the Elderly (SFE)
Association of Relocation Professionals (ARP)
STEP

What people say

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Services

Wills

Our specialist solicitors help clients create legally sound wills that accurately reflect their wishes. We offer free initial consultations and tailored advice on estate planning, inheritance tax considerations, and family provision. Clients aged over 55 may qualify for charity-sponsored will schemes, ensuring accessible legal protection for all financial circumstances.

Conveyancing

Accredited by the Law Society's Conveyancing Quality Scheme, we handle residential property transactions with personal attention. Our team manages all aspects from offer acceptance to completion, offering face-to-face meetings and clear communication. We specialise in local property markets across Devon and Somerset, ensuring smooth transactions for first-time buyers and experienced investors alike.

Probate

We provide compassionate support for executors managing deceased estates. Our services include obtaining grants of probate, asset administration, and tax return preparation. With specialist knowledge of trust arrangements and inheritance matters, we guide clients through complex legal processes during difficult times, offering both practical assistance and emotional support.

Family Law

Our family law specialists handle divorce proceedings and related financial settlements with sensitivity. We advise on child custody arrangements, maintenance agreements, and pre-nuptial contracts. The team prioritises amicable resolutions while providing robust representation in court when necessary, always focusing on clients' long-term wellbeing and family stability.

Notarial Services

As one of fewer than 400 UK solicitors qualified as Notary Public through Cambridge University, Colin Burdett provides specialist services for cross-border transactions. We authenticate documents for international use, witness oaths, and verify identities for overseas business dealings, maintaining strict compliance with global legal standards while offering convenient appointments across our office network.

People

Colin E Burdett

Senior Partner

Qualified solicitor since 1982 with specialist Notary Public accreditation. Leads the firm's civil litigation and personal injury practice while overseeing compliance matters. Regularly contributes to legal education initiatives across Devon.

Domenica T Fazio

Partner

Private client specialist with over 25 years' experience. Focuses on wills, probate, and lasting powers of attorney. Active member of the Law Society's Probate Section and Solicitors for the Elderly organisation.

Nicola E Edwards

Partner

Private client expert specialising in will disputes and estate planning. Accredited member of The Association of Lifetime Lawyers. Provides bilingual French-English legal services to international clients across the South West.

William C Bennett

Consultant and Practice Manager

With over 40 years' service, manages firm operations across five offices. Specialises in private client work and court of protection matters. Maintains active involvement in local business networks and legal professional groups.

Michelle L Prosser

Solicitor

Conveyancing specialist with 17 years' experience in property law. Former Crown Prosecution Service lawyer. Combines legal expertise with local knowledge of Devon and Somerset property markets.

Questions

How do I create a legally valid will?

Contact our private client team for a free initial consultation. We'll guide you through required information, explain legal requirements, and help implement appropriate estate planning solutions.

What conveyancing services do you offer?

We handle residential property transactions including purchases, sales, remortgages, and new build acquisitions. Our Law Society accredited team provides clear pricing and personal service across Devon and Somerset.

Can you assist with elderly client legal needs?

Yes, our solicitors specialise in later-life legal matters including lasting powers of attorney, court of protection applications, and care home fee planning through our Association of Lifetime Lawyers membership.

How do I access notarial services?

Contact Senior Partner Colin Burdett directly for notarial appointments. We offer document authentication, oath witnessing, and international legalisation services at our Axminster office or by arrangement.

What areas do you cover?

We operate from five offices in Axminster, Chard, Ilminster, Seaton (Devon) and Hemyock. Our services extend across the South West including Dorset, Cornwall, and Wiltshire.

Do you offer home visits?

Yes, our private client solicitors provide home visits for vulnerable clients requiring wills, probate, or lasting powers of attorney assistance across all service areas.

Reviews (3)

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Kevin Ellis

Mar 06, 2021 Report

Milford & Dormer have the rare quality of being able to be efficient whilst at the same time recognising that you are an individual and give you that personal service which is so important.

Paula K.

Dec 05, 2019 Report

Thank you so much Dee Fazio & team. Made things much easier for us, at a very difficult time. Dee arranged & organised everything, from an appointment to register our Dads death, to arrangements for the swear. All this was done at short notice, due to limited time and a long journey to Somerset for us. Dee explained everything clearly to us & as many times as we needed. Nothing was too much trouble & no question too small. Highly recommended, we can't thank you enough.

Janet Adams

Nov 14, 2019 Report

Can highly recommend this solicitors, so professional and nothing is too much trouble for them, we had Dee Fazio, dealing with our late father's estate, and even though we live near London Heathrow, she did everything she could, to reduce the amount of journeys we had to make to Somerset, milford & dormer solicitors made our lives so easy, at such an awful time. And I have to mention the delightful receptionist, who I spoke to several times, keep up the good work, such a lovely and happy person. Thankyou. We are forever grateful.