Business Details
39 Years
experience
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Highworth
Established in 1987, Selby & Co & Co has built a reputation for delivering personalised legal expertise across Wiltshire and surrounding areas. Our practice specialises in conveyancing, probate, wills and tax planning, and lasting powers of attorney, combining over three decades of experience with a commitment to client care. Led by Ian Selby & Co & Co, a solicitor since 1982, our team prioritises clear communication and practical solutions tailored to individual client needs. We maintain rigorous professional standards through regulation by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. Our fixed-fee structure ensures transparency, while our local knowledge enables efficient service delivery. With two dedicated personal secretaries supporting operations, we consistently achieve high service standards across property transactions, estate administration, and court of protection matters.Our office in Highworth provides a welcoming environment for face-to-face consultations, complemented by home visits for clients requiring additional support. Through continuous process monitoring and proactive client communication, we aim to make complex legal procedures as straightforward as possible. Our expertise extends to handling straightforward and complex cases, from freehold property sales to multi-party transaction chains. We maintain membership with professional regulatory bodies to ensure adherence to evolving legal standards.
Services
Conveyancing
Probate
Wills
Tax Planning
Powers of Attorney
Court of Protection
Details
- Year established: 1987
Highlights and features
- We offer over 35 years' experience in private client legal work
- Our fixed-fee structure ensures complete pricing transparency
- We provide home visits for infirm clients at no extra charge
- Our team includes solicitors regulated by the SRA since 1982
- We handle complex property chains and tax planning scenarios
Associations and certifications
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
Services
Conveyancing
We handle residential and commercial property transactions with particular expertise in complex chains and new build properties. Our process includes contract preparation, local searches, and completion arrangements. Clients benefit from fixed fees and regular progress updates throughout the transaction timeline.
Probate
Our probate services range from basic grant applications to full estate administration including tax compliance. We offer three service levels to match client needs, with transparent pricing starting at 2,700. Our team handles asset collection, liability settlement, and beneficiary distributions with sensitivity and efficiency.
Wills
We create legally sound wills through structured consultations, including home visits for clients unable to travel. Our service covers executor appointments, guardianship provisions, and inheritance tax mitigation strategies. Documents are prepared with clear explanations and witnessed according to legal requirements.
Powers of Attorney
We specialise in creating lasting powers of attorney for financial and health decisions. Our process includes capacity assessments, document preparation, and registration with the Office of the Public Guardian. We also assist with court-appointed deputy arrangements when necessary.
Court of Protection
We manage applications for deputy appointments and ongoing court compliance matters. Our services include medical evidence collection, application submissions, and acting as professional deputies for clients without suitable family representatives. We ensure adherence to all regulatory requirements.
People
Ian Selby
Sole Principal
Admitted as a solicitor in 1982, Ian has over 35 years' experience in private client law. He specialises in conveyancing, probate, and estate planning, maintaining SRA accreditation while leading the firm's strategic direction and client service standards.
Pina Selby
Personal Secretary
With extensive office management experience, Pina provides critical administrative support to ensure smooth operations. She contributes to maintaining the firm's high service standards through efficient client communication and document handling.
Jenny Innes
Personal Secretary
Jenny brings years of legal administration experience to her role. She supports the firm's operational efficiency and client service delivery through meticulous attention to procedural details and client correspondence.
Questions
What areas do you cover?
We operate from Highworth, serving clients across Wiltshire, Swindon, and surrounding areas for all our legal services.
Do you offer home visits?
Yes, we provide free home visits for infirm clients within the local area for wills and power of attorney matters.
How long does probate take?
Simple probate applications complete within 6-8 weeks, while full estate administration typically takes 6 months, depending on complexity.
Are your fees fixed?
Yes, all our legal services operate on a fixed-fee basis for complete price transparency from the outset.
Can you handle complex property chains?
Our conveyancing team specialises in managing complex transaction chains, providing regular updates to mitigate potential delays.
What happens if someone lacks mental capacity?
We assist with court of protection applications and can act as professional deputies when no suitable family members are available.
Reviews (1)
Scum Lord
Feb 17, 2021
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Very funny outfit, firstly insisted on me accepting a cheque as a payment method for selling my house! -we all know the old 'money sits in the bank for a few days interest trick- then the secretary somehow bungled my card details up for accepting funds ON the day of handing over the keys. She then extolled the virtues of that I should have accepted a cheque. I had to go into the estate agents and use their computer to email new card details to her as she refused to double check or try the card details again, was going out to lunch and my phone didn't have battery. I'm surprised the old boy's still
