Expert legal advice for you – Peace of mind for the whole family
Specialist Probate & Private Client Solicitor in Minehead, West Somerset
We help individuals and families with clear, practical advice on Wills, probate, LPAs and trusts — protecting your way of life, your wealth, and the people who matter most.
R J Padgett is a private client law firm based in Porlock, near Minehead. We help people in Minehead, across West Somerset and Exmoor, and further afield throughout Somerset. We specialise in probate and estate administration, as well as Wills, lasting powers of attorney and trusts. We provide clear, practical legal advice with a personal and sensitive approach.
Help when a loved one dies. Choose probate only service or full administration.
Making your Will. Helping you decide how you want your estate distributed.
Property & Finance and Health & Welfare LPAs. Complete done-for-you service.
Trusts in Wills. Asset protection trusts. Trusts for disabled and vulnerable beneficiaries.
Closing a trust after death. Life interest, discretionary, NRB and asset protection trusts.
Applying for deputyship from the Court of Protection when someone has lost capacity.
Will and Lasting Power of Attorney Packages
Many clients choose to make their Will and Lasting Powers of Attorney at the same time. Our fixed-fee packages can help you save money and get everything sorted at once.
Get in touch with our friendly team for help, information or a no-obligation quote. 01643 802 263 · enquiries@rjpadgett.co.uk
Speak to our friendly team:
01643 802 263
enquiries@rjpadgett.co.uk
Solicitor Rebecca Padgett in her office in Porlock near Minehead, Somerset
Why choose R J Padgett?
A Specialist Private Client and Probate Solicitor in Porlock, Minehead.
Our aim is to keep it simple. We combine great legal expertise with pragmatism, practicality and a problem-solving approach.
Legal expertise
Advice and a sounding board, helping you reach the right decisions for you.
Straight talking
Plain English. No jargon, we’ll make sure everything’s crystal-clear.
Transparent pricing
Fixed fees quoted in advance so you know exactly what it will cost.
Excellent customer service
Attentive, responsive, and easy to deal with.
Regular updates
We always keep you up-to-date; you won’t be left wondering.
OUR SERVICES
How can we help you?
Helping families sort out a loved one’s estate is our specialism.
We take responsibility, guide you through the process, and manage the legal and practical aspects. We do this clearly, sensitively, and efficiently. Many clients tell us they feel a huge sense of relief once they’ve instructed us to take care of everything.
It is easy to put off making, or updating, your will — we aim to make it easy. We’ll help you get clarity on what you want. We’ll explain your options clearly, and provide a sounding board to help you make decisions you feel comfortable with.
Having an up-to-date Will gives you the satisfaction of knowing you’ve provided for your family, loved ones, or causes you care deeply about.
Uncertainty around Inheritance Tax can weigh on your mind. We’ll help you see your position clearly. If possible, we’ll create a plan to minimise what’s paid — so more goes to your loved ones or the causes you care about.
Putting LPAs in place means someone you trust can step in if you’re ever unable to manage your affairs.
We’ll explain how it works, help you decide who to appoint, and make sure everything’s done properly. It’s a simple step that can prevent major problems later — and put your mind at ease now.
Trusts can be useful — but they are complex and often misunderstood. We advise on setting up and managing lifetime trusts.
Lifetime trusts are useful for disabled beneficiaries. We also help trustees understand their roles and responsibilities.
Advice on closing a trust after death, including life interest trusts, discretionary trusts, Nil Rate Band trusts, investment policies written in trust and asset protection trusts.
Rebecca Padgett TEP helps trustees and executors understand their duties, review the trust wording, consider tax implications and decide whether the trust should continue, change or be brought to an end.
Get in touch with our friendly team for help, information or a no-obligation quote. 01643 802 263 · enquiries@rjpadgett.co.uk
Speak to our friendly team:
01643 802 263
enquiries@rjpadgett.co.uk
FOUNDER
Solicitor Rebecca Padgett, TEP, FCILEx, LLB (Hons), ILFM (Dip)
The R J Padgett Ethos
R J Padgett was founded by Rebecca Padgett, a Solicitor, Chartered Legal Executive and Specialist Private Client Lawyer. Rebecca has gained a wealth of experience helping clients in Minehead, Somerset, and families further afield.
Rebecca established R J Padgett with a clear vision: to create a law firm that combines top quality legal expertise with a truly personal service. A firm that recognises that legal matters are rarely just legal, but often deeply personal, emotional, and life-shaping.
At R J Padgett, specialist experience is matched with care, clarity and practicality. Rebecca’s calm and friendly manner underpins everything the firm does. She focuses on results and efficient, practical methods to keep things moving.
When you’re dealing with important decisions or sensitive situations, you don’t want jargon or stuffiness. You need clarity, confident guidance you can trust – and action.
Whatever your legal requirements, you’ll feel at ease once you’ve started putting things in order with R J Padgett.
HOW IT WORKS
Contact us by phone or email
Call 01643 802263 or Email enquiries@rjpadgett.co.uk
We’ll discuss your requirements and answer your questions. You can decide if our service is right for you.
Fixed-price quote and regular updates
We prepare fixed-price quotes and update you regularly, and in plain English, while we deal with your matter.
Peace of mind
You enjoy the satisfaction of knowing you’ve sorted out your affairs properly and professionally.
Gain the reassurance of knowing your affairs are in experienced hands. Get in touch today.
01643 802 263 · enquiries@rjpadgett.co.uk
Regulation
R J Padgett Limited is authorised by CILEx Regulation for Probate.
Authorisation number 3002949.
Information Hub
Visit our information hub for more details about our services, including:
• CILEx Regulation Authorisation & the CILEx Regulation Compensation Fund • Professional Indemnity Insurance • Price and services information • Complaints Procedure • Terms of Business • Privacy Notice • Interest Policy
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Information Hub
Visit our information hub for more details about our services, including:
- CILEx Regulation Authorisation & the CILEx Regulation Compensation Fund
- Professional Indemnity Insurance
- Price and services information
- Complaints Procedure
- Terms of Business
- Privacy Notice
- Interest Policy
Visit the Information Hub by clicking here ›
Price and Services Information
You can see detailed information about our prices and services on the pages below: