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Whether you’re putting plans in place for the future or managing the affairs of a loved one who has passed away, legal guidance you can trust makes all the difference. At Macks Solicitors, our Wills & Probate team is here to help you make informed decisions with care, clarity, and compassion.

Book An Appointment

Call our specialist wills and probate team today on 01642 843 671 or use our contact form and we will call you back.

Our Services

We offer a full range of services to help you plan, protect and manage the future with confidence:

Wills

Make sure your wishes are clearly recorded, your loved ones are protected, and your estate is handled exactly as you intend. We’ll help you create a legally valid Will that reflects your values and circumstances.

Probate

If you’ve been named as am executor, we can help you apply for a Grant of Probate or Letters of Administration if there is no Will. We’ll handle the legal paperwork and make sure everything is submitted accurately and efficiently.

Estate Administration

After probate is granted, there’s still a lot to manage from collecting in assets and paying debts to preparing estate accounts and distributing inheritance. We offer full support throughout the administration process, giving you peace of mind that nothing is overlooked.

Trusts

We can help you create, manage, or wind up a trust to protect assets, support vulnerable family members, or plan for future care. Our solicitors provide practical advice tailored to your goals.

Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPA)

Choose someone you trust to make decisions on your behalf if you become unable to do so. We’ll guide you through setting up both Health & Welfare and Property & Financial Affairs LPAs.

Inheritance Tax Planning

We offer clear advice to help reduce the impact of inheritance tax on your estate, so you can pass on more to the people or causes that matter most to you.

Court of Protection

If a loved one can no longer make decisions for themselves and doesn’t have an LPA, we can help you apply to the Court of Protection to become their legal representative.

Why Choose Macks Solicitors?

Planning for the future or dealing with the estate of a loved one can feel overwhelming but with the right support, it doesn’t have to be. At Macks Solicitors, we’re here to make Wills, Probate and Estate Administration clear, personal, and completely manageable.

  • Friendly, experienced solicitors who take the time to understand your needs
  • Clear, honest advice tailored to your individual circumstances
  • Support with everything from simple Wills to complex estates and trusts
  • Transparent, fixed-fee pricing wherever possible
  • Appointments available at home or in our offices in Middlesbrough, Darlington, Redcar, and Stockton
  • Appointments available in person, at home, or by phone or video

Let us give you and your family the peace of mind that everything is taken care of properly, professionally, and with genuine care.

Let’s Talk

Call us on 01642 843 671 or use our online contact form to get started. We’ll listen, explain your options, and help you move forward with confidence.

Macks Solicitors proudly serve clients across England and Wales, from offices in MiddlesbroughDarlingtonRedcar and Stockton-on-Tees.

What Our Clients Say

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Client Testimonials

Sam Pratt was really efficient

I used Macks Solicitors to apply for Probate after my Dad passed away. Sam Pratt made the whole process really easy. I had 2 telephone conversations with him dropped paperwork off at the office and a few weeks later probate had been finalised. He was knowledgeable, friendly and really efficient.

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Amanda Jackson
Middlesbrough

Making a stressful time so much more comfortable

From start to finish, Kerry of Macks Solicitors treated the finalising of my late Dad’s estate with real care and a professional attitude, especially during this covid situation – I can’t recommend her enough. Many thanks to her for making a stressful time so much more comfortable.

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Mr Hunter

Handled by the firm very professionally

I instructed Mack Solicitors to act on my behalf in connection with my new Will and a Power of Attorney. Both matters were handled by the firm very professionally and with dispatch which, as a retired Chartered Accountant, I appreciated greatly.

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Mr Gillespie
Middlesbrough

Five star service

A five star rating for a five star service. Knowledgeable and efficient service and advice. Our instructions were carried out to the letter in a very quick time.

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Mrs Kennedy

I would recommend

David was extremely helpful, keeping us informed and making the process of selling our parents house as painless as possible. I would recommend Macks Solicitors without hesitation.

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Mr Blackburn

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