Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Solicitors in Daventry for Legal Expertise
Woodcock & Thompson Solicitors have served the Daventry and Duston communities since 1961, delivering expert legal services with a commitment to efficiency and client care. Our team combines decades of experience with a deep understanding of local property markets and estate planning needs. We specialise in conveyancing, wills and probate, and lasting powers of attorney, ensuring clients receive tailored guidance for significant life events. With offices in Daventry and Duston, our solicitors and legal assistants prioritise clear communication and proactive support throughout every transaction.Our practice is built on repeat business and client commendations, reflecting our dedication to resolving legal matters with professionalism and approachability. We continuously refine our processes to enhance service delivery while maintaining the highest standards of legal expertise and ethical practice.
Services
Conveyancing
Wills & Probate
Lasting Powers of Attorney
Trusts
Probate Administration
Transfer of Equity
Re-mortgaging
Details
- Year established: 1961
Highlights and features
- We have over 60 years combined experience in legal services.
- Our team includes specialists with 15-30 years in their fields.
- We provide local property market expertise in Northamptonshire.
- Our solicitors hold formal qualifications and professional memberships.
- We prioritise clear communication and client updates throughout cases.
Associations and certifications
- Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA)
What people say
Fantastic easy to talk to
Every Aspect went Very Smoothly
Polite, Friendly and Professional
All Very satisfactory
Helped with local market knowledge
Services
Conveyancing
We handle residential property transactions including purchases, sales, re-mortgages, and equity transfers. Our conveyancing team ensures smooth processes through proactive communication and local market expertise. Clients benefit from dedicated support throughout their property journey.
Wills & Probate
Our specialists assist with will creation, tax planning, and estate administration. We provide clear guidance for executors and beneficiaries during probate processes. Services include trust establishment and asset distribution according to client wishes.
Lasting Powers of Attorney
We help clients establish LPAs for property/financial affairs and health/welfare decisions. Our solicitors ensure proper documentation for future decision-making capacity, including registration of existing Enduring Powers of Attorney.
Transfer of Equity
We manage legal transfers of property ownership during relationship changes or inheritance. Our service includes drafting documentation and advising on tax implications, ensuring compliant and efficient ownership transitions.
Probate Administration
We guide executors through grant applications and estate administration. Services cover asset valuation, debt settlement, and distribution according to wills or intestacy rules, with specialist support during complex probate matters.
People
Ruth Woodward
Solicitor & Partner
Qualified in 1997 with 25+ years in residential conveyancing. Leads Daventry office and conveyancing team, focusing on system improvements for client benefit.
Christopher Greenwood
Solicitor & Partner
Practising since 1983 with 30+ years in wills and probate. Oversees probate services and provides expert guidance on estate matters.
Tanya Simpson
Solicitor
Qualified in 2008 with 15+ years in wills, probate, and LPA matters. Specialises in family-related legal documentation and estate planning.
Stephanie Weston
Conveyancing Executive
Senior conveyancer with 20+ years' experience. Manages residential property transactions and leads a team of assistants since joining in 2018.
Questions
What areas do you cover?
We serve Daventry, Duston, and surrounding Northamptonshire areas for all our legal services.
How much does a will cost?
Please contact us directly for current pricing information on will preparation services.
Can you handle property sales nationwide?
While based in Northamptonshire, we handle residential conveyancing for properties across England and Wales.
Do you offer home visits?
Home visits may be available for certain services - please contact our offices to discuss requirements.
How long does probate take?
Probate duration varies by case complexity. Our team provides estimated timelines during initial consultations.
Are you regulated solicitors?
Yes, we are regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority under number 398826.
Reviews (3)
Pro Gamer
Nov 03, 2021
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Critical:Professionalism,Responsiveness
Shocking company, dont call you back when they say they will and get passed from one office to another because they dont seem to know what offce deals with what.
Shocking company, dont call you back when they say they will and get passed from one office to another because they dont seem to know what offce deals with what.
Duncan Cookson
Jul 18, 2020
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Got a single sentence ALL CAPS reply to an email requesting fees for legal advice regarding a bereavement no less. No hello, no kind regards, just retain me for the whole process or I'm not saying nothing because it would be 'pro bono'. I was enquiring about fees for a consultation, nothing pro bono about it. Stereotypical arrogant lawyers...
Update : A week later the solictor in question apologised in writing.
Update : A week later the solictor in question apologised in writing.
Chad Dowers
Jul 02, 2019
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Referred a lot of my Fine & Country clients here given their consistent professionalism throughout the conveyancing process; case handlers were always available to provide me with updates to ensure that sales completed in a timely manner
Would always recommend them to anyone looking to buy or sell in Northamptonshire
Would always recommend them to anyone looking to buy or sell in Northamptonshire
