General FAQs
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Are you regulated?
Yes, we’re Authorised and Regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority.
Do you offer a free consultation?
Yes, we offer a no-obligation discussion at a time convenient for you. If I could take your name, email address and telephone number, someone from the team will be in touch asap to arrange this.
Where do you operate?
We operate throughout England and Wales. NOTE: If the visitor is outside of England and Wales, but has a legal matter within this area, for example, if someone lives in Scotland, but needs help selling a property in England or Wales, we can take details...
Do you offer free advice?
We do offer a free initial discussion with one of our new enquiries team to see if we can help. However, for specific advice about your case, we would need to be instructed by you and you would then be charged for this.
I need assistance with (personal services)
Residential propertyInheritance PlanningWillsProbate OK, I can get a member of the team to contact you to discuss this. If I could take your name, email address and telephone number, we’ll be in touch asap.
Can I read your reviews?
Yes, we have many 5 star reviews here -https://blackstonesolicitorsltd.co.uk/about-us/reviews/- and on Reviews.io here -https://www.reviews.co.uk/company-reviews/store/black-stone-solicitors-ltd
My legal matter is in Scotland, can you help?
We are only authorised to work in England and Wales, so we cannot help with any legal matters in Scotland, sorry. NOTE: If the visitor is outside of England and Wales, but has a legal matter within this area, we can still help. For example, if someone l...
What are your office hours?
We’re open from 9am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday.
Can I park at your offices?
Yes, there is parking available at our office.
Do you offer no win no fee
No we do not offer no win no fee, sorry.
Do you offer legal aid?
No, we do not offer legal aid, sorry.
Can you do video consultations?
Yes. Would you like me to get a member of the team to contact you to book one in? [IF YES] If I could take your name, email address and telephone number, someone from the team will be in touch asap to arrange this.
Where are you based?
We have offices in Hale (Manchester) and London. [PAUSE 10 SECONDS] Our Hale address is Campaign House, 8 Cecil Road, Hale, Manchester, Cheshire WA15 9PA. [PAUSE 10 SECONDS] Our London address is 8 – 10 Hill Street, London W1J 5NG
How much can you have in the bank before probate?
It’s generally considered that for small Estates where no property was owned and everything else is worth less than £15,000.
I’m looking for a job, do you have any opportunities?
You can see all our latest vacancies here -https://blackstonesolicitorsltd.co.uk/about-us/vacancies/
How much are your fees?
Our fees are based on the type of work you need us to carry out for you. The best way to give you an idea of the fee for this work is to have an initial consultation. [PAUSE 10 SECONDS] If I could take your name, email address and telephone number, some...
I need assistance with (business services)
Commercial litigationCommercial propertyCorporate Legal ServicesConstructionAgriculturalCorporate law OK, I can get a member of the team to contact you to discuss this. If I could take your name, email address and telephone number, we’ll be in touch asap.
Do you have any case studies?
Yes, you can see some case studies here -https://blackstonesolicitorsltd.co.uk/about-us/case-studies/