Thorne Segar

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Your Trusted Legal Partner in Minehead

Thorne Segar Solicitors in Minehead have over 125 years of experience providing clients with the peace of mind that their legal affairs are in order. Our legal services ensure your family, wealth, and way of life are protected, whether you're moving home, creating a Will, or establishing a Lasting Power of Attorney. Our team of experienced professionals offers proactive, responsive, and transparent legal support, with a focus on private client services including residential conveyancing, probate, trusts, and court of protection matters.

We pride ourselves on our deep local knowledge of Exmoor and West Somerset, offering free home visits without additional charge. Our firm holds the Law Society's Will and Inheritance Quality Scheme accreditation and is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. We approach every case with sensitivity and expertise, ensuring our clients receive pragmatic advice and comprehensive legal solutions tailored to their individual needs.

Services

Wills Probate Conveyancing Lasting Powers of Attorney Trusts Court of Protection Settlement Agreements Inheritance Tax Planning

Highlights and features

We have over 125 years of experience in private client legal services
Our team includes specialists with over 20 years' experience in sensitive legal matters
We offer free home visits across Exmoor and West Somerset
Our staff have undergone CRUSE Bereavement Care training for sensitive cases
We hold the Law Society's Will and Inheritance Quality Scheme accreditation

Associations and certifications

Solicitors Regulation Authority

What people say

Excellent service Personalised service No hidden surprises First class staff Joy to interact with

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Services

Wills and Inheritance Tax Planning

Our expert solicitors help you create legally binding Wills that reflect your wishes while minimising inheritance tax liabilities. We provide comprehensive advice on tax exemptions and reliefs, ensuring your assets are distributed according to your instructions while protecting your loved ones' financial future. Our directors have over 20 years' experience in this specialist field.

Lasting Powers of Attorney

We specialise in creating both Property & Financial Affairs and Health & Welfare LPAs, ensuring your affairs are managed by trusted individuals if you lose capacity. Our team provides expert guidance through the registration process and offers professional attorney services when no suitable personal representative exists.

Probate and Estate Administration

We handle complete estate administration including Grant of Probate applications, asset distribution, and tax compliance. Our CRUSE-trained staff provide sensitive support during bereavement, managing complex estates with multiple beneficiaries, property transactions, and inheritance tax considerations while maintaining clear communication throughout the process.

Residential Conveyancing

Our conveyancing specialists manage property purchases and sales with regular progress updates. We conduct thorough title investigations, local authority searches, and handle all legal documentation. With over 125 years' local experience, we navigate complex issues like conservation areas and shared access rights to ensure smooth property transactions.

Trust Administration

We establish and administer various trusts including disabled persons' trusts and life interest trusts. Our services cover tax planning, deed preparation, and ongoing management while ensuring compliance with complex tax regulations. We also provide professional trustee services and trust termination assistance.

People

Iestyn Milton-Jenkins

Director & Specialist Private Client Solicitor

With over 20 years' experience in private client work, Iestyn specialises in Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney, and estate planning. He provides expert legal guidance while maintaining a compassionate approach to sensitive client matters.

Liam Wolley

Conveyancing & Property Solicitor

Liam handles residential property transactions with expertise in local property issues including conservation areas and shared access rights. His approach ensures smooth conveyancing processes for first-time buyers and experienced property owners alike.

Paul Thomas

Commercial & Residential Property Chartered Legal Executive

Paul brings extensive property law experience to both commercial and residential transactions. He provides practical legal solutions for property purchases, sales, and complex title issues affecting homeowners and businesses.

Rebecca Padgett

Trust and Estate Administration Specialist

As a STEP member, Rebecca specialises in estate administration and trust management. She provides expert guidance on probate matters and complex inheritance arrangements with particular attention to tax efficiency and beneficiary needs.

Danielle Don

Private Client Paralegal

Danielle supports the private client team with Wills, probate, and lasting power of attorney matters. She ensures efficient case management while maintaining a compassionate approach to client interactions.

Questions

What legal services do you specialise in?

We specialise in private client legal services including Wills, Probate, Residential Conveyancing, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Trust Administration, and Court of Protection matters.

Do you offer home visits?

Yes, we offer free home visits in the Exmoor and West Somerset areas for all our legal services.

How long does probate take?

Probate applications typically take 2-5 months preparation plus 16 weeks for court processing. Full estate administration usually takes 7-10 months or longer for complex cases.

Are your fees transparent?

Yes, we provide fixed fee quotes in advance with no hidden extras. All disbursements are clearly detailed before work begins.

Can I create my own Will?

While possible, we strongly recommend professional assistance to ensure legal validity, tax efficiency, and proper documentation to avoid future disputes.

What areas do you cover?

We primarily serve Minehead, West Somerset and Exmoor, but provide legal services to clients throughout the UK through remote consultations and home visits.

Reviews (4)

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David Simpson

May 19, 2022 Report

Liam Wolley dealt with the sale of my mother's property, following her move into a retirement home, efficiently with great care and sensitivity. Would happily recommend Thorne Segar's conveyancing service to others.

Richard Allen

Feb 17, 2022 Report

My wife and I received a truly first class service in engaging Thorne Segar, in the persons of Iestyn Milton-Jenkins and Tina, to set up Power of Attorney for us. We really felt that they had our best interest at heart and valued us. Now that all has been arranged we have every confidence in their sincerity and professionalism, and are meeting them soon to arrange the updating of our will.

Ali Sanderson

Feb 03, 2022 Report

I highly recommend Thorne Segar. Solicitors and office staff alike have been extremely helpful through a difficult time, explaining everything that we needed to know clearly, with kindness, understanding and efficiency.

Nigel Coates

Dec 25, 2021 Report

Liam Wolley at Thorne Segar handled two recent property purchases for us. The best service ever in 50 years of such transactions. Wholly professional, tenacious, responsive and helpful. Exemplary.