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14 Years
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Emergency
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Expert Legal Services in Chertsey
Founded in 2012, we are a specialist legal practice based in Chertsey, Surrey, offering tailored legal services across family law, conveyancing, and probate. Our director, Elizabeth Neary, brings over a decade of experience in resolving complex family disputes and managing estate administration, holding membership on the Law Society's Family Law Panel. Accredited under the Conveyancing Quality Scheme and Lexcel Scheme, we combine procedural excellence with a compassionate approach to client care. Our services extend to divorce proceedings, cohabitation agreements, wills, lasting powers of attorney, and both grant-only and full estate administration.We maintain transparent pricing through fixed fees for core services and detailed cost estimates for complex matters. Clients benefit from convenient office access, flexible appointment options, and a commitment to minimizing emotional strain during challenging legal processes. Our practice emphasizes clear communication, regular progress updates, and adherence to strict confidentiality standards. We serve both private individuals and commercial clients requiring specialist legal representation.
Services
Family Law
Conveyancing
Probate Services
Wills & Estates
Legal Aid
Details
- Year established: 2012
Highlights and features
- Director with over 10 years' experience in family law and probate
- Accredited under the Conveyancing Quality Scheme and Lexcel Scheme
- Transparent fixed-fee options available for core legal services
- Personalized approach to complex legal matters and estate administration
- Recognized for clear communication and client-focused service delivery
Associations and certifications
- Conveyancing Quality Scheme
- Lexcel Scheme
What people say
Excellent legal expertise
Compassionate approach
Transparent pricing
Efficient estate administration
Knowledgeable staff
Services
Family Law
We specialize in resolving family disputes through constructive negotiation and litigation when necessary. Our expertise covers divorce proceedings, financial settlements, child custody arrangements, and domestic violence protection orders. Clients receive personalized guidance through complex legal frameworks including international jurisdiction cases and special guardianship arrangements, with a focus on achieving realistic outcomes while maintaining strict confidentiality.
Conveyancing
Our CQS-accredited conveyancing service handles residential property transactions with clear cost structures and regular progress updates. We manage all stages from contract review to completion, adhering to Law Society protocols and providing dedicated support for both buyers and sellers. The service includes transparent fee structures with no unexpected charges through agreed payment plans for seamless property transactions.
Probate Services
We offer comprehensive probate and estate administration services for straightforward and complex estates. This includes grant applications, tax return preparation, asset distribution, and inheritance tax planning. Our experienced team handles executor obligations, beneficiary disputes, and international asset management while providing clear cost estimates based on estate complexity and required work stages.
Legal Aid
We provide legally aided representation for eligible clients in family law matters including domestic violence cases and public law children proceedings. This service ensures access to quality legal representation through government funding arrangements while maintaining the same high standards of client care and confidentiality as our private services.
Wills & Estates
Our will drafting and estate planning services include creation of testamentary documents, lasting powers of attorney, and inheritance tax mitigation strategies. We offer deed of variation services and advice on contentious probate matters, ensuring clients' intentions are clearly documented and legally protected through meticulous attention to current legislation.
People
Elizabeth Neary
Director
Solicitor with over 10 years' experience in family law and probate. LL.B(hons) graduate from London University. Member of the Law Society's Family Law Panel. Specialist in complex family disputes and estate administration. Director of E A Neary Solicitors since 2012.
Questions
What areas of law do you specialise in?
We specialise in family law, conveyancing, and probate services with particular expertise in complex family disputes and estate administration.
Do you offer fixed fee legal services?
Yes, we provide fixed fees for divorce proceedings, cohabitation agreements, wills, and lasting powers of attorney creation and registration.
Are you regulated by legal bodies?
We are regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority and accredited under the Conveyancing Quality Scheme and Lexcel Scheme.
How are complex probate costs calculated?
Costs depend on estate complexity, ranging from £3,000 to £12,600 plus VAT, with clear estimates provided after initial assessment.
Can I get emergency legal assistance?
For urgent family law matters involving social services, contact Surrey County Council's Emergency Duty Team through our provided contact details.
What should I bring to a first consultation?
Bring relevant legal documents and identification. Our fixed-fee initial consultation helps determine your needs and potential funding options.
Reviews (3)
Jamie Baldock
Mar 31, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
How a solicitor should be. We used E A Neary for our house sale and Jayne has been excellent from start to finish. Always available when you call and always acting in your best interest.
How a solicitor should be. We used E A Neary for our house sale and Jayne has been excellent from start to finish. Always available when you call and always acting in your best interest.
James Walker
May 28, 2020
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We used E A Neary Solicitors a few times now regarding commercial property leases / purchases and always been 5 star service friendly and professional we would recommend.
Damian Galvin
Aug 25, 2017
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Long standing relationship with these people. Good prices, good service. Unlike many in this domain. Highly recommended.
