Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
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Trusted Legal Services in High Peak & Cheshire
Established in 1936, Whiting & Mason Solicitors have built a reputation for delivering tailored legal solutions to clients in High Peak, Cheshire, and beyond. Our team of highly specialised solicitors combines decades of collective experience with a client-centric approach, ensuring every matter is handled with professional skill, care, and attention. We prioritise clear communication, offering bespoke services in areas such as family law, wills, probate, conveyancing, and inheritance claims.Regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority, we maintain rigorous standards of excellence while providing accessible, empathetic support during challenging times. Our commitment to continuous improvement is reflected in our membership of the Law Society's Conveyancing Quality Scheme, underscoring our dedication to professional excellence and client satisfaction.
Services
Wills
Lasting Powers of Attorney
Inheritance Claims
Probate Administration
Residential Conveyancing
Family Law
Equity Release
Details
- Year established: 1936
Highlights and features
- We have over 85 years of legal expertise serving High Peak and Cheshire communities
- Our team includes specialists in family law, probate, and residential conveyancing
- We provide bespoke legal solutions tailored to individual client circumstances
- Regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority for professional accountability
- Award-winning conveyancing service meeting Law Society quality standards
Associations and certifications
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
- Conveyancing Quality Scheme
What people say
Excellent service
Very efficient
Professional expertise
Supportive help
Clear explanations
Services
Wills
Creating legally sound wills ensures your estate benefits chosen beneficiaries while providing peace of mind. Our solicitors guide clients through testamentary requirements, periodic reviews, and legal formalities. We help prevent intestacy rule applications that may conflict with personal wishes.
Probate Administration
We assist executors and administrators with complex estate administration, including grant applications and tax compliance. Our specialist solicitors manage asset distribution, creditor settlements, and beneficiary communications while minimising personal liability risks.
Residential Conveyancing
Our conveyancing team handles property purchases, sales, and equity releases with dedicated lawyer support. As Conveyancing Quality Scheme members, we ensure smooth transactions through meticulous legal preparation and client-focused communication during home-moving processes.
Family Law
We resolve family disputes including divorce, financial settlements, and child arrangements. Our approach balances legal expertise with emotional sensitivity, guiding clients through pre-nuptial agreements, cohabitation issues, and post-separation adjustments.
Inheritance Claims
Our contentious probate specialists advise beneficiaries on inadequate financial provision claims. We represent clients seeking fair distributions through contested probate proceedings, leveraging extensive experience in complex inheritance law applications.
People
Joanne C Potts
Managing Partner
Leading the firm with over 20 years' experience in legal practice management. Specialises in strategic oversight and client relations while maintaining hands-on involvement in complex cases.
Caroline S Grierson
Head of Family Law
Recognised family law expert with 15+ years handling high-conflict divorce cases. Focuses on child arrangements and financial settlements while prioritising client emotional wellbeing.
Richard D L Jones
Head of Probate Law
Specialises in estate administration with particular expertise in complex probate matters. Advises executors on tax compliance and asset distribution across multiple jurisdictions.
Neil P Gunson
Head of Property Law
Property law specialist managing conveyancing operations. Oversees equity release schemes and residential transactions while maintaining Conveyancing Quality Scheme standards.
Gayle L Roberts
Contentious Probate Solicitor
Focuses on inheritance disputes with track record in contested probate cases. Advises beneficiaries on legal remedies for inadequate financial provision under estate law.
Questions
What areas of law do you specialise in?
We specialise in family law, wills, probate, residential conveyancing, inheritance claims, and equity release schemes.
How can I make an appointment?
Contact our New Mills office on 01663 742432 or Marple office on 0161 4271040 during business hours, or request an appointment online.
Are your conveyancing fees competitive?
View our published conveyancing costs online or contact our property team for tailored fee estimates meeting Law Society standards.
Can you help with urgent legal matters?
We offer out-of-hours appointments for urgent cases and prioritise timely responses to all client inquiries.
How do I challenge an unfair inheritance provision?
Consult our contentious probate team who specialise in inheritance act claims and estate dispute resolutions.
Are you regulated by legal authorities?
We are authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority under numbers 61848 and 61849.
