Rigby Golding

Business Details

19 Years

experience

Trusted Solicitors in Sunbury-on-Thames

Established in 2007 through the merger of respected legal practices, Rigby Golding is a forward-thinking law firm based in Sunbury-on-Thames. Our team of qualified solicitors and notaries combines over 30 years of collective experience with cutting-edge technology to deliver exceptional legal services. We specialise in residential conveyancing, wills, trusts, probate, and notarial services, maintaining accreditation under the Quality Conveyancing Scheme. Our approach prioritises direct client communication, transparent pricing, and local expertise in Middlesex.

We offer home visits for clients with mobility challenges and provide tailored solutions for estate planning, inheritance tax mitigation, and complex property transactions. Our commitment to excellence is demonstrated through our efficient case management, clear documentation explanations, and proactive liaison with third parties. We maintain rigorous professional standards as regulated members of the Solicitors Regulation Authority.

Services

Residential Conveyancing Wills and Probate Notary Services Inheritance Tax Planning Lasting Powers of Attorney

Details

Year established: 2007

Highlights and features

We offer over 30 years' experience in trusts and estates law
We use the latest technology to streamline conveyancing processes
Our transparent pricing includes no hidden costs promise
Our team includes STEP-qualified specialists in estate planning
We provide home visits for clients with mobility requirements

Associations and certifications

Quality Conveyancing Scheme

Website

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Services

Residential Conveyancing

Our residential conveyancing service streamlines property transactions using modern technology while maintaining personal client contact. We handle freehold and leasehold purchases, remortgages, and equity transfers with transparent pricing. Our local knowledge of Middlesex property markets ensures smooth transactions, with average completion times of 8-10 weeks. We provide detailed documentation explanations and coordinate with estate agents and mortgage lenders throughout the process.

Wills and Probate

We offer comprehensive will drafting and probate administration services with specialist expertise in inheritance tax planning. Our STEP-qualified solicitors create tax-efficient estate plans and administer estates with sensitivity. Services include trust creation, deed of variation preparation, and executor support. We handle complex estates with property assets and international considerations, providing clear guidance throughout the probate process.

Notary Services

As qualified notaries, we authenticate documents for international use with verification fees starting at 85 + VAT. Our services include apostillisation, legalisation, and certification of powers of attorney for overseas transactions. We verify client identities using official documentation and maintain strict compliance with international certification standards. Our notary services support business clients with urgent document requirements.

Lasting Powers of Attorney

We specialise in creating lasting powers of attorney to ensure future decision-making capacity. Our services cover property, financial, and health & welfare arrangements. We guide clients through the registration process and provide deputyship support when required. We offer home visits for clients unable to attend our offices, ensuring accessible legal protection for vulnerable individuals.

Inheritance Tax Planning

Our tax planning service identifies legitimate strategies to reduce inheritance tax liabilities through strategic gifting and trust structures. We advise on nil-rate band utilisation, lifetime transfers, and insurance solutions. With estates above 325,000 subject to 40% taxation, our expertise helps clients preserve wealth for beneficiaries while maintaining compliance with current legislation.

People

Susan Webster

Solicitor and Notary Public

Qualified solicitor with over 30 years' experience in trusts and estates, STEP member specialising in complex wills and probate matters. Leads our conveyancing and notarial services.

Katy Burt

Residential Conveyancer

Experienced conveyancer handling property transactions with expertise in local Middlesex property markets and modern transaction technology.

Caitlin Steed

Probate Specialist

Supports estate administration with attention to detail in asset collection, liability settlement, and beneficiary distributions under Susan Webster's supervision.

Questions

What conveyancing fees do you charge?

Our conveyancing fees range from £1,500 to £2,750 plus VAT depending on property value, with transparent pricing and no hidden costs.

How long does probate administration take?

Most estates complete within 12 months, with simpler cases finishing faster. Complex estates requiring additional documentation may take longer.

Can you help with international document certification?

Yes, our notary services include document verification, apostillisation, and legalisation for international use with fees starting at £85 + VAT.

Do you offer home visits for legal services?

Yes, we provide home visits for clients with mobility challenges or those preferring in-person consultations at their residence.

How do you handle inheritance tax planning?

We create tax-efficient estate plans using trusts, lifetime gifts, and insurance solutions to legally minimise inheritance tax liabilities.

Reviews (7)

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Sheila

Mar 02, 2021 Report

I have recently sold my property and brought another through Rigby and Golding, both Susan and Katy were very helpful and quick in the whole process taking place. I have also used them previously and would definitely use them again and would highly recommend there company.

Patsy Keegan

Jan 03, 2021 Report

Rigby Golding acted for me on the sale of my house! Very helpful and friendly staff all round and nothing was a problem!! I would highly recommend this firm to all my friends and family.

Annie Clark

Sep 28, 2020 Report

Would really recommend this solicitors. They were exceedingly helpful professional and genuinely caring and thoughtful. I dealt with Susan Webster who helped me through every stage so I was well informed able to make appropriate decisions at what can often be a stressful experience. Thank you.

John De Rienzo

Aug 09, 2020 Report

Positive:Professionalism,Responsiveness
Extremely pleased with the whole team at Rigby Golding in Sunbury Upon Thames. Susan was fantastic in handling our lease extension and transfer to joint tenancy. Would highly recommend to anyone looking for experienced, caring and professional solicitors.

Angel StarFortunes

Aug 12, 2019 Report

Terrible. Only giving one star because not possible to give zero stars. Inflexible, insensitive, unhelpful when our family are grieving. Our late mum made her will with them and they are refusing to give it to us. They clearly want money even though we are handling the probate ourselves. If there was any way to stop using them we would. Unprofessional and trying to use a death to make money for nothing out of a grieving family. They should be ashamed.

Lisa Jesse

Dec 22, 2018 Report

Wouldn't even give it a star to be honest. no professionalism in there work or communication, staff in the office don't care and in my opinion quite rude
surprised there still open.

Sandie Tunesi

Aug 27, 2018 Report

If this Company had minus stars on their review page then they would get -5 .Completely messed up my mums Will, had a meeting with the main lady and she was so rude and lied to me. I would not recommend this group of Solicitors even if they were the last ones left in the country. DO NOT USE THEM!!!!