PERSONAL LEGAL WILLS, TAX & ESTATE PLANNING

As a solicitor and partner, Barry Rogers heads up our wills, tax and estate planning team.  Barry specialises in trusts and estate administration, wills, tax planning, Court of Protection and elderly and vulnerable client issues. 

Barry is a member of; the Society of Trust and Estate Practioners (STEP),  the Private Client section of the Law Society and the Personal Finance Society -holding the Advanced Financial Planning Certificate qualification of the Chartered Insurance Institute. 

Barry is a Panel Deputy appointed by the Office of the Public Guardian to administer the affairs of people who lack capacity.

Barry is a trustee of The Margaret Giffen Charitable Trust, a substantial trust created some years ago by a late client of the firm.

Office: Corby

Testimonials

"I have had the privilege of working with Barry Rogers and several other partners in Tollers for many years. Barry and I have been (and still are) trustees of a number of trusts. We have also acted as professional advisors to many mutual clients, and we have always been able to work well together. I have valued the quality of advice given by Tollers and their professional approach over a long period."
David M Leverett FCA

"I have known Barry Rogers a partner in Tollers for over 25 years and have always found him to be extremely helpful and efficient. In recent years he has dealt with the probate etc for three close family members and in addition the wills for myself and my wife. Tollers have also acted for me in connection with a several property transactions and I can say that throughout my dealings both with Barry and with Tollers generally I have always been very satisfied."
Tony Robbs - Loddington

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Tollers has been the primary source of legal support for both my business and my family for some 15 years. I was introduced to Tollers, and particularly to Barry Rogers, when he and I became joint trustees of a rather complicated Estate involving an intestate party with several dependants and a 100% owned, niche, hi-tech business.

With the support of the Tollers team not only did we settle the Estate but also 'directed' the business for nearly two years through to a sale which realised (very) full value for the ongoing benefit of all of the Estates beneficiaries. Subsequently, through their extensive range of expertise, Tollers has provided good; value for money, advice and representation on commercial, employment and property matters as well as the more personal aspects of my extended family's private Estate in both the UK and Italy.

Barry, himself, has become a discrete and trustworthy confidante who continues to act as a key advisor and gateway into the relevant Tollers expertise for all things legal.

"Barry Rogers has been advising our family on personal and business matters  for more than 20 years. Since then, the expertise and services provided have extended from inheritance tax planning with off and on-shore trusts, to probate management and property conveyancing. At all times, the advice has been well presented, with clear articulation of often complex issues supported by pragmatic commentary."
Mike Boughton

"Have used many departments within Tollers. all good. Thanks."
A. Davies, Cottingham

"Many thanks for being a legal friend as required.  I was impressed by your capability at a retirement seminar 15 years ago and this has been confirmed several times since."
I Duffell

Martin is a leading wills, tax and estate planning solicitor. Martin focuses on trusts, estates, formation of wills, inheritance tax planning and court of protection.  He is a member of many organisations including; Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP), Law Society Probate & Law Management sections and Solicitors for the Elderly.

As part of our charity law team, Martin regularly advises on the formation of new charities, deals with the Charity Commission, HMRC and the Charities Aid Foundation. He also advises existing charities in the ongoing administration of their affairs and acts as Trustee for Kettering and District Charitable Medical Trust.

Martin is a foundation governor for Bishop Stopford School, Kettering and in his spare time he enjoys a round of golf, football and travelling.

Office: Northampton

Testimonials

"Martin Hill was kind, helpful and explained clearly. He is an English gentleman. Keep up this superb performance."
Mr & Mrs Wright

"I am very satisfied with the service in all respects. Thank you"
Alfred Staden

"I am more than satisfied with the service Tollers provided. Thank you."
D. Wells, Market Harborough

"Thank you so much for everything you have done for the family."
A. Lewis, Bristol

"Overall I found your service excellent."
Ms. S. Wells

"From our initial telephone enquiry to arrange a meeting to discuss our needs through to completion of matters we were very impressed and put at ease with the friendly, courteous and professional service."
Client

"I thought everything worked very well."
Mr Saunders, Milton Keynes

Office: Northampton

Office: Corby

Office: Corby

Testimonials

"To date a very satisfied client."
Mr and Mrs Billington

"A helpful service with sensitivity."

Client

Kirsti specialises in will drafting, inheritance tax planning, residential care planning and contentious trusts and probate.  Kirsti qualified as a solicitor in 2003 and has a degree in Law and Spanish.

Kirsti is a member of the Law Society Probate section, Solicitors for the Elderly and Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP).

Out of the office, Kirsti is a qualified Women’s Artistic gymnastics Club Coach and Club Judge.

Office: Northampton

Testimonials

"As a client of Tollers for 20 years, I have always been impressed by the responsive service and attention to detail shown by both the conveyancing and wills/probate departments. I have the confidence of knowing that on receipt of my instructions to proceed they will respond with appropriate urgency for the situation in a totally professional courteous manner."
Stephen Clark
Naseby

"Thank you for all your help and advice, I am very happy with the excellent service you have provided and would certainly recommend, both Tollers and your self to others, and of course return my self as and when needed."
LG

"Always professional, efficient and polite, I would recommend Tollers solicitors without hesitation. Their no nonsense explanations of legal matters in plane English is invaluable."
LC

"Your staff are courteous, friendly, informative and efficient and should be commended on their high standard of service. Many thanks."
R. Doe, Northampton

"Very helpful and efficient. Many thanks."
Ms. Boult, Northampton

Kirstie qualified as a solicitor in March 2011 and has gained valuable experience across the firm's legal departments including; residential conveyancing,  wills, tax and estate planning offering advice on trusts and estates and the firm's dispute resolution department.

Kirstie is a member of Tollers social committee, Northants and Bucks Young Lawyers and Kettering Rotaract.

During her spare time she enjoys scuba diving, going to the gym, reading and eating out with friends.

Office: Corby

Lindsay qualified as a solicitor in 2005 after completing her training contract with Tollers. She qualified as member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners in 2009 and specialises in wills, trusts, estate administration and powers of attorney.

Office: Corby

Testimonials

"Thank you for your help in the past and present."
Mrs Sturgess

"Your staff are all lovely and very helpful"
Margaret Mead

"Lindsay was very professional and informative, home visit initially was very helpful to us. Would use the service again and any other legal matters we required would seek Tollers services."
Steven and Janet Gray

"Very pleased with the excellent services I received thank you."
Ms R Turnell

"Lindsay is lovely. Mary on reception is lovely too - my first name being used is great."
C Blanchard

"Excellent service by a company that I have trusted to deal with my conveyance and personal requirements."
T. Jetke, Kettering

"So refreshing to have such a high level of customer service! Will use again when/if the need arises."
Ms. Tingle

"As you can see we considered your service excellent. Thank you for making this complicated procedure (to us!) accessible."
H. Straub

"Excellent, friendly, professional service from all at Tollers."
Mrs. Freemantle, Lincs

"Lindsay always acts in a friendly, polite and professional manner. She explains details in a clear and understandable fashion."
Ms Wieczorek

"The service I received from Miss Webster was exceptional, professional & friendly, would recommend your service to others."
V Garraway

Office: Northampton

Ruth qualified as a Solicitor in 2005, after completing her training contract with Tollers.  Ruth is based within our wills, tax and estate planning and offers advice on trusts, estates, wills and probate.

Ruth is a member of the Northampton & County Club.  Ruth is a Northampton Saints Rugby supporter and enjoys clay pigeon shooting.

Office: Northampton

Testimonials

"Very satisfied overall"
Mr C

"Ruth was extremely helpful to us.  We would have no hesitation recommending your firm."
SW

"I would like to add that Ruth has been completely professional, sympathetic, kind and treated my mother with compassion throughout this difficult process."
Annie Desmond

"I thank you very much for your excellent service"
Geoffrey Watts

"We would happily recommend Tollers. We have received an excellent, personal service. My mother was guided through making her Will and LPA and was very reassured by the way the process was managed. Many thanks for email updates."
E. Sturgess

"We really appreciated the manner in which Ruth Markham dealt with us and for all our help."
Mr & Mrs. Chisholm

"I do not think you could improve your service in any way as everything was very straightforward and excellent."
Mrs. Rutherford

"I had used the Solicitors when I went through a divorce and was very impressed and used them again on two separate matters, very professional and would highly recommend."
Mr. Moore, Northampton

"I would like to say that you (Ruth Markham), Cheryl Hawkins and the staff at Toller's have been extremely efficient, helpful and value for money I would go as far to say that your firm has been the best company of solicitors I have ever used and would not hesitate to recommend your company.  
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Johnny Richmond

Sarah specialises in wills and probate.  Her areas of expertise include wills, trusts, tax planning and personal affairs. Sarah gained her FILEX qualification in 1992.

For six years Sarah was a council member of ILEX for the Northern Counties.  Out of the office Sarah enjoys circuit training, cycling and swimming and she is also a Sunday school teacher.

Office: Corby

Testimonials

"I am completely happy with the helpful and friendly service you provided and would have no hesitation in recommending Tollers solicitors to any of my friends."
Mrs B

"Thank you very much for your invaluable help and advice.  If I need any Trust advice in future I wil know where to come."
Mrs B

"Superb service from Sarah and all her team! Thank you!  Mary on reception is also superb!"
Mrs Rawlinson-Pec

"Thank you very much for your help and excellent service."
Jim and Jill Douglas

"Sarah Austin dealt with the case in a most professional and efficient way, giving us confidence and support at this very traumatic time."
Mr F

"I found everyone was very helpful as I can only say thank you for everything you did."
Client, Kettering

"Although I was only an executor of a will, I would like to say how impressed I was with the way Miss Sarah Austin conducted the whole process."
Mr Tyrrell

"I was very satisfied."
Mr Szoltysek, Northants

Sarah is a Junior Probate manager based at our Corby office. Sarah specialises in dealing with Estates and Court of Protection matters. 

Sarah is a member of the Northants and Buckinghamshire Young Lawyers group and is the Secretary for Kettering Phoenix Rotaract Club. In her spare time she enjoys eating out, walking and reading.

Office: Corby

Steve is our Will Writer at Northampton, also covering Milton Keynes.  He deals with the preparation of Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney.  Steve is able to meet with you in our office or come to your home, whichever is most convenient to you.

Prior to joining Tollers Steve has had a long career in the banking industry and has spent the past 20 years as a Corporate Manager. 

Office: Northampton

Testimonials

"Very satisfied with level of service and professionalism. Many thanks."
Bernard Kelly

"I was quite happy with the way this was handled and progressed to its conclusion and with the Seminar on Inheritance Tax Planning that I attended."
E. Kemsley

"Everything was explained and completed to my entire satisfaction."
Mrs. D. Rutherford

"I appreciated the fact that Tollers are prepared to make home visits at no extra cost."
Mrs. Burgess

"Service was good and courteous."
Mr P, Northampton

"Very friendly staff. Good location and plenty of parking spaces."
Mrs. Connor, Northants

"Mr Chipperfield was very helpful and accommodating - made the process of preparing my Will a surprisingly pleasant experience. Thank you!"
Mr Gallagher

Office: Corby

Office: Northampton

Office: Corby

Leonie is undertaking her the first seat of her training contract in the Trusts and Estates Department, dealing with Wills, Powers of Attorney, Trusts and the administration of Estates. Prior to this, Leonie worked as a Legal Manager in the Injury Claims department.

In her spare time Leonie enjoys horse riding, particularly dressage, reading, walking and shopping.

Office: Northampton

Testimonials

"Leonie has been extremely helpful and professional throughout."
Miss J Karamath

"Brilliant - Friendly and approachable - definitely recommend"
Miss L Bartlett

"Totally excellent service. This is the second time I have used Tollers with excellent outcome."
Mr G Brown

"Leonie was very helpful and I could pass on information to her easily and she in turn kept me assured and informed."
Mrs O Ismail

"I never expected to receive the sum that you managed to get for me so thank you very much."
Mrs S Mills

"Anytime I called with often quite simple questions, whoever I spoke with was very helpful, understanding, didn't make me feel stupid for asking daft questions and explained things very well."
Ms. Furfaro