Business Details
Expert Legal Services in Saxmundham
Pulham & Co & Co Solicitors has been serving the Saxmundham community for over a century, establishing itself as one of Suffolk's most respected traditional law firms. Specialising in wills, taxation, care of the elderly, conveyancing, estate planning, probate, and trust matters, we combine deep local knowledge with modern legal resources. Our team includes experienced professionals like John S Pulham & Co, a former Clerk to the Income Tax General Commissioners, and Candy Morris, a skilled private client specialist. We utilise advanced electronic systems to provide efficient services while maintaining the personal touch that defines our practice.Our commitment to excellence is demonstrated through our long-standing involvement in local organisations and our technical proficiency in complex legal matters. We prioritise client communication through email and phone while maintaining rigorous standards in document production and accounting. As a small independent firm, we offer expertise comparable to larger practices at competitive rates.
Services
Conveyancing
Probate
Wills
Trusts
Powers of Attorney
Highlights and features
- We have over 100 years of combined legal expertise in Suffolk
- Our team includes STEP-qualified professionals in estate planning
- We utilise advanced electronic legal resources and systems
- We offer transparent pricing with detailed cost breakdowns
- We maintain direct client communication through modern channels
Services
Conveyancing
We handle residential property transactions including purchases, sales, and remortgages. Our services cover title investigations, contract preparation, and completion arrangements. Clients benefit from our local expertise and efficient processing through modern legal technology.
Probate
Our probate services include estate administration, inheritance tax calculations, and grant of probate applications. We assist executors with asset gathering, debt settlement, and distribution to beneficiaries using specialist probate software.
Wills
We draft simple and complex wills tailored to individual circumstances. Our services include tax-efficient planning, creation of trusts, and advice on powers of attorney to ensure clients' wishes are clearly documented and legally binding.
Powers of Attorney
We prepare lasting powers of attorney for property, financial affairs, and health decisions. Our specialists ensure documents meet legal requirements while addressing clients' specific care and management preferences.
Trusts
We establish various trust arrangements for asset protection and tax planning. Our services cover trust creation, administration, and compliance with regulatory requirements to safeguard beneficiaries' interests.
People
John S Pulham
Partner
Qualified solicitor since 1975 with expertise in commercial law, landlord and tenant issues, and probate. Former Clerk to Income Tax General Commissioners with extensive local community involvement.
Candy Morris
Partner
Specialist in private client work including conveyancing and estate planning. Holds law degree with honours and manages complex wills and mental capacity issues with local estate agents' respect.
Sharon M Brett
Probate Assistant
Experienced probate administrator using advanced software for asset processing. Handles inheritance tax matters and accounting with STEP paralegal qualifications in wills and trusts.
Claire Wilson
Conveyancing Assistant
Supports property transactions with technical expertise in land registration and property law procedures.
Questions
What legal services do you specialise in?
We specialise in conveyancing, wills, probate, trusts, and powers of attorney, with particular expertise in estate planning and taxation matters.
How much do your conveyancing services cost?
Conveyancing fees start at £575 plus VAT and disbursements, with prices varying between £575–£1,900 depending on property value.
Do you offer probate services?
Yes, we provide comprehensive probate administration services starting at 0.5% of the estate value plus a £500 fixed fee.
Can you help with will creation?
We create single wills from £250 and joint wills from £300, including a review copy and secure storage.
