At Hill and Company, we offer services to both individuals and families, covering Wills, probate, LPAs, conveyancing, family law, elderly and vulnerable client services, trusts and tax planning and personal injury.
Seek medical attention first, even if you think your injuries are minor. Then, if possible, take photographs of the scene and your injuries, get the contact details of any witnesses, and keep records of everything: medical appointments, prescriptions, time off work, travel costs, and any expenses related to your injury.
Report the accident to the relevant authority, whether that’s your employer, the local council, or the police. Contact us as soon as you’re able, and we’ll advise on the next steps.
Make a list of the key points relating to your case to raise with your solicitor, along with a list of questions you’d like to ask. If you have paperwork you feel is relevant, bring that along too.
A divorce legally ends your marriage. A separation means you live apart but remain legally married. Some couples separate first and divorce later; others use a Separation Agreement to record their arrangements without immediately divorcing. If you’re unsure which is right for you, we can talk through your options.
Our office is situated in the heart of Altrincham town centre at:
4,6 & 8 Market Street, Altrincham WA14 1QD
Hill and Company’s Private Client team handles inheritance tax planning from our Altrincham town centre office. We are Law Society Wills & Inheritance Quality accredited and advise on the full range of IHT issues including nil-rate bands, the residence nil-rate band, lifetime gifts, trusts, business property relief, and the changes in force from April 2026.
We also offer home visits across Cheshire and South Manchester.
Probate costs, including solicitor fees, the court fee and other disbursements, are paid from the estate, not from your own pocket. However, some costs (such as the court application fee) may need to be paid upfront before assets are released.
In many cases, we can liaise with banks to release funds to cover these initial costs, or we can discuss other practical arrangements.
Yes. Whilst you will benefit from the knowledge and expertise of the wider team, we ensure you have direct, regular contact with the person handling your case.
Not necessarily. Whether your home is included in a care home fees assessment depends on your circumstances. Your property is usually disregarded if your spouse or partner still lives there, if a relative over 60 lives there, or if a relative who is incapacitated lives there.
If none of these apply, you may be able to set up a Deferred Payment Agreement with your local authority: essentially a loan secured against your property that’s repaid when the property is eventually sold. We can explain your options and help you understand what Trafford Council (or your local authority) will consider.
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