Business Details
Trusted Legal Services in Manchester
With extensive expertise in property transactions and private client legal matters, we provide comprehensive legal services tailored to residential and commercial needs. Our team specialises in conveyancing, equity release, wills, probate, and lasting powers of attorney, serving clients across Whitefield, Bury, Radcliffe, Sunnybank, and Prestwich. Regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority, we combine decades of experience with a commitment to delivering clear, client-focused advice.Our senior solicitors, including Cyril Rose and Wendy Franks, bring specialist knowledge in complex wills, inheritance tax planning, and residential conveyancing. We prioritise transparency, offering competitive pricing and dedicated support throughout legal processes. Established as a trusted name in the region, we ensure clients receive expert guidance for property transactions, estate planning, and probate administration.
Services
Conveyancing
Equity Release
Wills & Probate
Lasting Power of Attorney
Cohabitation Agreements
Intestacy Services
Probate Administration
Property Transactions
Inheritance Tax Planning
Court of Protection
Highlights and features
- We offer over 30 years of experience in wills and probate matters.
- Our conveyancing team provides competitive pricing with transparent fee structures.
- Regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority for professional accountability.
- Specialist knowledge in Halachic wills and inheritance tax planning.
- Senior solicitors with expertise in contentious probate and equity release schemes.
Associations and certifications
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
- The Law Society
What people say
Speedy completion
Thorough knowledgeable
Excellent service
Competitive fees
Professional approach
Services
Conveyancing
Our conveyancing service handles residential and commercial property transactions, including sales, purchases, leasehold transfers, and equity release schemes. We ensure smooth processes through collaboration with estate agents and lenders, offering transparent pricing for properties up to 1 million. Clients benefit from dedicated solicitor support and SRA-regulated professionalism.
Probate Administration
We manage probate matters including grant applications, asset distribution, and inheritance tax compliance. Fees range from 1,250 for simple estates to 5,000 for complex cases involving tax liabilities. Our team provides guidance on deeds of variation and handles property sales as a separate conveyancing process.
Lasting Power of Attorney
Specialist drafting of property and health & welfare LPAs with certified provider verification. We explain legal implications, document client instructions, and register documents with the Office of the Public Guardian. Services include guidance on attorney selection and restriction clauses.
Wills Drafting
We create tailored wills including halachic compliance options, ensuring assets distribute according to client wishes. Services cover simple wills, trust structures, and inheritance tax mitigation strategies. Clients receive guidance on updating existing wills and intestacy risks.
Equity Release
Independent legal advice on lifetime mortgages and home reversion plans for homeowners over 55. We explain tax implications, inheritance impacts, and contractual obligations while maintaining client confidentiality as between the solicitor and client.
People
Andrew H. Kormornick
Director
With extensive property law experience, Andrew oversees all transactions. He ensures quality control across conveyancing, leasehold matters, and equity release schemes while maintaining regulatory compliance.
Wendy Franks
Senior Solicitor
Specialising in residential conveyancing, Wendy manages sales, purchases, and leasehold transactions. She coordinates multi-party communications and provides clear guidance on property ownership structures.
Cyril Rose
Senior Private Client Solicitor
Cyril specialises in complex wills, probate administration, and inheritance tax planning. With 35 years' experience, he advises on halachic wills and contentious probate matters while leading the private client department.
Questions
What property transactions do you handle?
We manage residential and commercial sales, purchases, leasehold transfers, equity release, and shared ownership schemes with transparent pricing structures.
How does your probate service work?
We offer grant applications from £995 and full estate administration between £1,250-£5,000, including tax compliance and asset distribution.
Can you assist with lasting powers of attorney?
Yes, we draft both property and health & welfare LPAs with certified provider verification from £995 per document.
What areas do you serve?
Our primary service areas include Whitefield, Bury, Radcliffe, Sunnybank, and Prestwich with nationwide conveyancing capabilities.
Are your conveyancing fees fixed?
Base fees start at £1,395 for sales and £1,495 for purchases (up to £500k), with additional costs for leasehold or complex transactions.
Do you offer will drafting services?
Yes, we create simple and complex wills including halachic compliance options, with specialist inheritance tax planning available.
Reviews (6)
Patricia Ward
Dec 24, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
We would like to thank Cyril and Wendy for all their hard work and professionalism in dealing with our late Uncle's estate. It was not always easy for them especially through lock down but they persevered. We would recommend this firm they are very efficient and also friendly and very approachable. Definitely would recommend this firm.
We would like to thank Cyril and Wendy for all their hard work and professionalism in dealing with our late Uncle's estate. It was not always easy for them especially through lock down but they persevered. We would recommend this firm they are very efficient and also friendly and very approachable. Definitely would recommend this firm.
Tracey Yardley
Jul 27, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
Very impressed with Wendy Franks as she was responsive and professional. She worked on the purchase of several properties, as well as the sale of 2 properties, one of which wasn't local. Highly recommended, would definitely use he again.
Very impressed with Wendy Franks as she was responsive and professional. She worked on the purchase of several properties, as well as the sale of 2 properties, one of which wasn't local. Highly recommended, would definitely use he again.
Shirley Nield
Jun 16, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism
Excellent and professional service used them about 10 times and will always use Kormornick Solicitors
Excellent and professional service used them about 10 times and will always use Kormornick Solicitors
Ruth Dines
May 22, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
I found Wendy at Kormornicks to be really professional, responsive and easy to deal with. Would highly recommend her and the firm.
I found Wendy at Kormornicks to be really professional, responsive and easy to deal with. Would highly recommend her and the firm.
Gill Carr
May 16, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Responsiveness
Professional, responsive company keeping me updated at all times and able to answer any concerning questions whilst offering sound advice. Thank you Wendy Franks @ Kormornicks.
Professional, responsive company keeping me updated at all times and able to answer any concerning questions whilst offering sound advice. Thank you Wendy Franks @ Kormornicks.
Jack Lipsey
May 01, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism
The reception staff were always pleasant and helpful and our lawyer was professional and at the same time very understanding and so patient with us.
The reception staff were always pleasant and helpful and our lawyer was professional and at the same time very understanding and so patient with us.
