PROBATE DEPARTMENT

Katharine Jones

Katharine Jones Katharine attended Hull University and qualified as a Solicitor in 1987. She gained broad experience in many areas of legal practice working in High Street firms and joined Spicketts Battrick Law Practice in 2013.

Katharine now specialises in Wills, Probate and Estate Administration, Powers of Attorney and Court of Protection and Property matters. Her practical and methodical approach to matters ensures that clients get sound advice on all options open to them to ensure that tax savings and costs savings are maximized.

 

 

Sophie Titley

Sophie TitleySophie attended The University of the West of England and qualified as a Solicitor in 2018.

She gained experience in a range of areas of legal practice whilst on her training contract and joined Spicketts Battrick Law Practice once she qualified as a Solicitor.

Sophie now specialises in providing advice on all aspects of private client work including Will planning, Administration of Estates, Lasting Powers of Attorney and Court of Protection Applications.

 

 

OUR TEAM
  • "Did a wonderful job in helping me complete my house purchase, especially when I must of been a frustrating customer."
    M.H. (Conveyancing)
  • "Always someone avalible to discuss issues with."
    H.B (Conveyancing)
  • "The service was excellent. Thanks for your kind help and advice during the completion of purchase."
    M.I. (Conveyancing)
  • "Thank you for all your assistance. I have dealt with many conveyancing teams over the years, but you offered the best, most calm and consistent service. "
    S.D (Conveyancing)
  • "Very efficient operation, staff had good attitude and showed kindness and understanding in difficult personal circumstances."
    M.M (Conveyancing)
  • "Many thanks to Sharon Fitzpatrick and the Conveyancing team for their very timely sale and purchase undertaken for us very recently. Their service has always been excellent. "
    M&M.B (Conveyancing)
  • "Property was sold in the shortest time and despite probate not being in place the legal team dealt with the matter in a professional manner and achieved a exceptional swift outcome ensuring our buyer was not lost. The process was painless thanks to the efforts of Vicky Jones and the SB Probate team. 1st Class Service! "
    K.C (Conveyancing)
  • "Sinyee was very helpful, patient and professional. She was always avalible to explain any points i did not understand. I have already recommended her to a friend who has a property on the market."
    G.N (Coneyancing)
  • "Matthew gave a first class serivce throughout the transaction."
    P.J & D.J (Conveyancing)
  • "The service was excellent, quick and efficient. The best conveyancing service I have ever used!"
    S.J (Conveyancing)
  • "I was very impressed with John Allison and Spicketts Battrick, my leasehold extension was completed in a timely and efficient manner for a reasonable price. I will recommend to others. "
    M.G. (Conveyancing)
  • "I would like to express my sincerest gratitude to you for all your expert advice and support throughout the divorce and financial settlement processing. I would have been completely lost and a nervous wreck right now if it were not for your valuable legal expertise and advice."
    Ms S (Matrimonial)
  • "Lisa was very professional and very understanding throughout our property sale."
    A.A (conveyancing)
  • "Many thanks for your help with the sale. The service you provided was excellent and the process was smooth."
    R.A (Conveyancing)
  • "I would give a rating of 10/10! All the staff were lovely, polite and helpful. The two staff that were assisting me were Carys Davies and Lucy Bane. They were both superb in dealing with everything. It's thanks to all of them I've got my dream home now! "
    J.P (Conveyancing)
  • "Very satisfied with the service in difficult circumstances. Many thanks to all concerend."
    J.O (Conveynacing)
  • "Very efficient and kept me informaed at all steps without causing any unnecessary anxiety."
    P.C (Conveyancing)
  • "We would like to thank you for all your help and support, we still cant believe were on the property ladder. You have been so easy to communicate with Marie. Thank you."
    S & N (Conveyancing)
  • "Many thanks also for the absolutely fantastic service that you have provided throughout the process. We have been deeply impressed."
    L&M (Conveyancing)
  • "Many thanks for helping me in getting my daughter back, I cannot tell you how grateful I am."
    S.B (Matrimonial)
  • "Extremely efficient and speedy service. No complaints at all. Will be recommending you to family and friends."
    G.D. (Conveyancing)
  • "Vicki and all at Spicketts Battrick have been wonderful. Very helpful and professional throughout. Thank You!"
    A.H (Conveyancing)
  • "Elsa and Sharon were both amazing. I really cannot express how approachable, friendly, understanding, honest and efficient they were. What a team!! "
    C.H. (Conveyancing)
  • "Thank you so much for all your help through this difficult time. You were both professional and understanding. I couldn't have fulfilled my role as executor without your help and support. "
    Miss A (Probate)
  • "Thank you so much for all your help, advice and support for both my parents during the court case. You don't know how happy you've made a little boy. We couldn't have done it without your help."
    D.R (Matrimonial)
  • "It was a tight schedule we had to work to and thankfully Spicketts Battrick team got the job done! "
    U.K (Conveyancing)
  • "Rachel, thank you so much for everything, you have been a star!"
    M.H (Conveyancing)
  • "John is always prompt to respond, exact in what needs to be done and also very professional in his approach. One of the best panel lawyers that I’ve used in a very long time. "
    P.T (Conveyancing)
  • "The service in general was excellent. The communication throughout the process was flawless and I would recommend Benjamin without second thought. "
    P.F. (Conveyancing)
  • "All round great experience, thank you."
    G.T (Conveyancing)
  • "We cdould not be happier with the services we received from Charlotte and Ben. The whole transaction of our sale and purchase was very swift and was not as stressful as anticipated."
    S.J (Conveyancing)
  • "Thank you for helping us in the completion of selling our house. We are grateful that it was a quick sale and appreciate all your hard work. Wish you all the best and thanks again!"
    Miss K (Conveyancing)
  • "I would just like to thank you and your team for the excellent service you provided for us. Its been a pleasure to get to know you even on the phone. If in the future I need any advice I won’t hesitate to call and use your services once again."
    R.N (Conveyancing)
  • "Thank you so much for making the sale of my mum's flat so painless and stress free. My phone calls and e-mails were always responded to promptly and clearly."
    M.H (Conveyancing)
  • "Lisa Lake was very efficient in responding to my calls and emails and kept us informed of the progress of the sale of our property at all times. Excellent service."
    R.J & G.C (Conveyancing)
  • "Kathryn has been a massive support to work worth, a lady that clearly has her clients at heart and wants to work together to get things achieved. For me Kathryn is a member of Spicketts Battrick that truly stands out. "
    C.B (Conveyancing)
  • "I would like to thank Matthew Francis for his effieiency and the wayt he kept me informed at every stage of the sale. I have been in the situation of selling properties on previous occasions and this was the best!"
    N.H (Conveyancing)
  • "Tracey, thank you for all your hard word and advice throughout the past few months. The situation is now restored and I am now free to move on with my life."
    J.J (Matrimonial)
  • "Kept us informed at every stage. Brilliant service."
    T.P (Conveyancing)
  • "I couldnt fault my property lawyer, she was absolutely excellent. Great value for money and has already been recomended to family. She kept me informed at al times and I trusted her. Well done Sam!"
    M.L (Conveyancing)
  • "Professional and exceedingly helpful. Made it a pleasant experience."
    J.J (Conveyancing)
  • "Smooth transaction, professionaly handled making it easy for me."
    D.V (conveyancing)
  • "Thanks for all the work you have done for us with the house purchase, we have been very impressed with your service, especially the speed of which it all went through. Many thanks."
    A.B (Conveyancing)
  • "We were delighted with your services, efficiency and politeness. Thank you very much!"
    D.K (Conveyancing)
  • "We would rate our solicitor, June Bowler, as a definite 10. She dealt with our house sale and purchase in a very professional manner, kept us informed at every stage and preserved our sanity throughout the entire process."
    M.F (Conveyancing)
  • "Thank you all so much for your persistence and sheer hard work towards our house move. Albeit a challenging process, your encouragement, professionalism and commitment to us as clients made the experience all the easier. "
    J & J (Conveyancing)
  • "Charlottes diligence save us probably many thousand of pounds had we gone ahead with the first property. Many thanks Charlotte."
    P.B (Conveyancing)
  • "The solicitors were efficient and helpful and I would recommend them"
    D.O (Conveyancing)
  • "Sarah Farrell and her team have been absolutely brilliant. We had some unexpected bumps along the way but Sarah was fantastic throughout. I would recommend her without hesitation."
    P.T. (Conveyancing)
  • "Elsa Escorcio was amazing throughout our experience. Was really helpful and professional. Elsa really gave us a tailored service and she is a huge asset to your organisation. Thank you so much for everything. "
    M.Y. (Conveyancing)
  • "Exceptionsl services, Ben was very efficient!"
    C.U (Conveyancing)
  • "Thank you for all your help and co-operation in completing all the required documentation. Again, thank you and I do really appreicate all what you have done to make it happen. "
    A.B (Conveyancing)
  • "Issues were dealt with very effectively and they understood my anxieties around the process very well."
    J.C. (Conveyancing)
  • "Thank you very much for making our first home purchase a very easy and smooth process."
    T.G (Conveyancing)
  • "Thank you for your excellent help and attention to detail while selling and purchasing my properties. It was very much appreciated. I would have no hesitation in recommending your services to anyone."
    G.G (Conveyancing)
  • "My work was carried out professionally and expediently. I felt I was kept reasonably well informed and given a competitive rate."
    M.A. (Conveyancing)
  • "Thank you very much for a great, stress free, service!"
    PJS (Conveyancing)
  • "The staff at the Pontypridd branch have been so helpful with all our needs, so friendly and polite, nothing was too much trouble for them."
    M & M .D (Conveynacing)
  • "Its good to have a fixed prices service - makes budgeting easier. Kathryn was always most helpful and polite."
    W.E (Conveyancing)
  • "Thank you very much for your assistance in the purchase of our first home. We have valued your guidance, support & professionalism. We would recommend you without hesitation."
    Mr and Mrs N (Conveyancing)
  • "Quick and efficient service meaning we moved house in less than 2 months."
    D.J.C.P (Conveyancing)
  • "Very helpful and always available to answer questions, very reassuring."
    C.M (Conveyancing)
  • "Thank you for all your help with the sale and purchase of our houses, please also extend our thanks to Sarah and Matthew. Words cannot really express how grateful we are for you and the team, always being on hand to take queries and being professional throughout. "
    A.N (Conveyancing)
  • "We were offered a vey helpful, friendly and professional service throughout our sale. Many Thanks."
    M & M.O (Conveyancing)
  • "Vicki provided outstanding service in our house purchase - always getting back to us on time, providing clear and quality advise, driving the case forward from start to finish - we could not be happier with the service and her professional and friendly manner. We would definitely recommend to family and friends. "
    J.S. (Conveyancing)
  • "Marie Lewis and her team including Yvonne and Suzanne deserve special recognition as first class in their field. I have had the great pleasure of using their services on many occasions to buy and sell property and would without hesitation, give them the highest recommendation as I know they have always provided excellent specialist conveyancing advice, customer care and an excellent prompt service. Communication has always exceptionally prompt and efficient, always replying to phone calls / emails, addressing concerns and queries at the earliest opportunity. Many thanks to a wonderful team."
    S.A. (Conveyancing)
  • "Sarah Farrell acted professionally throughout my conveyancing and made the process extremely simple. I can only thank her for her fantastic service throughout the whole process. I would especially like to thank her for being patient and responsive with me throughout which took the stress out of the sale and purchase. Very pleased indeed!"
    B.S. (Conveyancing)
  • "Thank you so much for all you have done for me since last November. I am looking forward to starting my new life, your support has been amazing!"
    S.L (Matrimonial)
  • "I had such a smooth transaction and such a quick service and I am now in my forever home. I can not praise Kathryn enough."
    B.J (Conveyancing)
  • "A huge thank you to all who have been involved in securing a smooth exchange and completion. Your hard work and professionalism is greatly recognised and appreciated. We will happily recommend you to any friends or family requiring similar service in the future. "
    S.L (Conveyancing)
  • "Lisa Lake was absolutely superb. Unbelievably good service and care. Thank you!!"
    B (Conveyancing)
  • "Thank you very much for your efficiency, conscientiousness and support throughout this process!"
    J.L (Conveyancing)
  • "Marie Lewis was absolutely amazing in both our sale and purchase. Couldn\'t have asked for more. "
    L.C. (Conveyancing)
  • "Thank you for making a stressful time much more stress free. Our new home is beautiful."
    T & B (Conveyancing)
  • "The service I received from Marie, Yvonne and Suzanne was second to none. Excellent, clear and very professional from start to finish. Selling and buying property tends to be quite stessful but they were so helpful and clear I felt secure that my transaction was in safe hands."
    G.C (Conveyancing)
  • "Excellent rapid service throughout "
    O.P. (Conveyancing)
  • "Thank you for dealing with the lease extension on the above property. It really has been very stress-free from our point of view so we would definitely use your practice again."
    D.D (Conveyancing)
  • "Thanks for your help and ever so quick responses throughout the process. I am impressed with your service."
    A.N (Conveyancing)
  • "Excellent friendly,professional and compassionate service. Many many thanks to Marie and Suzanne for always being at the end of the telephone and always prepared to take my calls and answer any questions I had- of which there were many! They were supportive, kind and genuinely interested in helping me. "
    D.M (Conveyancing)
  • "Absolutely first class professional and timely services again from Joanne and Catherine. Thank you both very much."
    P.H (Conveyancing)
  • "When I met you back in March I was lost and a little broken. I left court yesterday with a feeling of illation and was genuinely overwhelmed and blown away by your kindness, professionalism, personal touch and support."
    T.M (Matrimonial)
  • "Thank you so much for all your help selling my flat. You kept me calm and helped so much!"
    Mrs M (Conveyancing)
  • "My wife and I were very satisfied with the level of service and assistance we received from your firm. We appreciated your support and prompt attention throughout the transaction. "
    R.P (Conveyancing)
  • "Very happy with services, will definitely recommend you around. Vicki was very quick answering my emails. Matthew was also very helpful in the final stages of my house sale."
    A.N (Conveyancing)
  • "Benjamin was very professional and competent. He answered all questions in emails and telephone calls promptly, I had every confidence in him to deliver my conveyancing correctly and within a timely manner. I’m very pleased with the service I received."
    S.L. (Conveyancing)
  • "Thank you for your efficient service with the conveyancing on the property I was selling, you kept me informed of progress on a regular basis and weren't shy in picking up the phone to me if you had any queries, this ensured the process was completed in a calm and timely manor. I would have no hesitation in recommending Spicketts Battrick in the future."
    K.K (Conveyancing)
  • "I would rate the service we had off Lucy Bane at Spricketts and Battrick as 10/10 Lucy would answer calls and get back to you on the same day as well as helping us complete in a timely manor. "
    D.E.B (Conveyancing)
  • "On behalf of my family I would like to thank you for your hard work and dedication to my late sister's affairs. Your sympathy and understanding at this difficult time made things a lot easier to bear. Thank you so much. "
    Mrs C (Probate)
  • "Excellent responses from both Rebecca and Jason both in timeliness, efficiency and manner."
    J.C. (Conveyancing)
  • "Stephanie Tovery was excelllent from start to fininsh, every time I contacted her, she answered the phone, she was extreemly helpful and competent. I will use her without any hesitation when i sell again. Faultless."
    L.S.B (Conveyancing)
  • "Thank you Elsa and Sharon for a fantastic service. Calls always returned promptly and all my questions were answered the same day. I attended the office on a few occasions and staff were always welcoming and helpful. I would be more than happy to recommend SB to family and friends based on this experience. "
    L.T. (Conveyancing)
  • "We were very impressed with June and her colleagues in the way they dealt with our business, nothing was too much trouble."
    J.R (Conveyancing)
  • "Samantha Manuel was pleasant and very efficient, i would not hesitate to recommend her to others."
    R.J (Conveyancing)
  • "Lisa was excellent throughout the whole process, always returning calls and answering emails very promptly. Very professional and also friendly and put us at ease."
    S.Y (Conveyancing)
  • "I have found all staff at Spicketts Battrick with whom I have dealt with to be unfailingly helpful and positive. It has been gratifying to find such cheerful and reliable staff, as well as great professionalism."
    K.W (Conveyancing)
  • "Professional, friendly and very prompt and efficient "
    S.W. (Personal Injury)
  • "I had worked in Solicitors practices for 30 years, including Family, and Personal Injury and to a lesser degree Conveyancing, but I can honestly say that dealing with your company regarding this conveyance was a much more personal and professional experience than experienced elsewhere. It turned out to be a difficult time to sell the property due to the situation with Coronviras, but Elsa, Sharon and Muriel guided me through it which resulted in a successful outcome. Many thanks to them all at the Albany Road branch. I will certainly use you again."
    W.F. (Conveyancing)
  • "I have previously been using a different company who I have had many issues with and I came across hoping for a difference. I can safely say that your team exceeds my expectations on all counts, their communication and the speed in which they do things is very good in my opinion."
    A.F (Conveyancing)
  • "We just wanted to say a massive thank you for all your support on our house purchase. Our family cannot thank you enough and we are so glad you were in our corner throughout this process. "
    R.D.T (Conveyancing)
  • "A very good sevice. You managed our requirements very competently. Thank you."
    P.H.S (Conveyancing)
  • "Tracey was utterly amazing, through this very tough period of my life she made the process very easy and the speed at which things moved were second to none!"
    H.B. (Matrimonial)
  • "I would just like to say thank you to Yvonne, Marie and the counter staff at the Pontypridd office who have been the friendliest and most helpful solicitor staff I have met and I deal with an awful lot of solicitors. I intend to use them again and hope that they continue in this vein. Thank you "
    M.P. (Conveyancing)
  • "It was all efficient, if I emailed Katie she would ring back asap - Special thanks to her for being patient with me and keeping me informed."
    M.K (Conveyancing)
  • "Very helpful and friendly service."
    K.P (Conveyancing)
  • "Thank you for all your help along the way, as we are first time buyers we have appreciated your guidance and support for all our questions. We are glad to be at the end now and you and your team have been very helpful getting us here!"
    J & N (Conveyancing)
  • "I would like to express my gratitude to you for the way in which you so professionally dealt with my conveyancing."
    K.L (Conveyancing)
  • "Many thanks for all of your help, we have and would recommend you."
    M.D (Conveyancing)
  • "Marie Lewis was absolutely amazing in what was a very long and difficult purchase. I can\'t thank her enough for the way she kept us going to the end. Thank you. "
    L.C. (Conveyancing)
  • "Very friendly and helpful team, email replies were very prompt. Very grateful for Lisa's work and Katie's. Will definitely use them again."
    B & W (Conveyancing)
  • "Excellent communication and very approachable."
    A.J (Conveyancing)
  • "Many thanks for mediating the transaction from start to finish. It has been a long wait and at times painful but we got there in the end. Please extend my thanks to John for his huge contribution. "
    F.N (Conveyancing)
  • "Rachel, thank you so much for all you've done for us. You've gone over and above the call of duty. We are so grateful."
    E & C (Conveyancing)
  • "The timeliness and quality of the communication between us and our conveyancer, Suzanne, was very impressive. Suzanne was approachable, friendly and professional at all times and the manner in which she supported us in so many ways helped to make the process of buying and selling a house much less stressful. She is a credit to the company and we fully recommended her services without reservation. Thank you so much. "
    C.J. (Conveyancing)
  • "Sam was very very helpful and not have done more to make things as smooth as possible."
    P.H (Conveyancing)
  • "John, many thanks for all of your help with our purchase. You have made it an easy process and the communication and support exemplar, it is very much appreciated. A big thank you from us both."
    C.H (Conveyancing)
  • "Rhunedd & Sharon, thank you so much for all your hard work on my sale & purchase. I wouldn't hesitate to use you again in future and also to recommend you to friends and family."
    S.N (Conveyancing)
  • "Lisa Lake was a pleasure to work with. She was always professional, prompt and efficient. Would not hesitate to work with her again."
    E.J.W (Conveyancing)
  • "Professional and helpful team, especially Ben Eaton and Charlotte Evans. Many thanks for your patience."
    R.J (Conveyancing)
  • "Thank you for all your help with buying our flat and the speed you completed this for us."
    K.B (Conveyancing)
  • "Phillippa, many thanks for all your help and expertise and for making our purchase as smooth as possible. I will definitely use your services and recommend again."
    Ms J (Conveyancing)
  • "Thanks for a smooth and hassle free process!"
    R.S (Conveyancing)
  • "Thank you for all your help with the sale of our property."
    C, G & J (Conveyancing)
  • "As a 1st time house buyer I thought the process would be daunting but Samantha has been excellent from start to finish. Cant reccomend her highly enough, brilliant!"
    S.H (conveyancing)
  • "A great job. Thank you "
    A.N (Conveyancing)
  • "Sinyee & Samantha were always helpful when contacting them."
    S & F (Conveyancing)
  • "I would fully recommend Lisa Lake for her excellent law service and helpful customer service."
    K.B (Conveyancing)
  • "I would just like to say that the communication with Spicketts Battrick has been spectacular and even more so during these times; there are many other law practices that could benefit from your professionalism."
    M.W. (Conveyancing)
  • "Spicketts Battrick Law were fantastic in arranging for the purchase of my property. Despite a minor hiccup by others, they delivered."
    M.H. (Conveyancing)
  • "Very please with the whole process from start to finish."
    R.B (Conveyancing)
  • "Tracey, thank you for your superb counsel and guidance over the last year. I am indebted to you and shall always be grateful to you for the end result with my son."
    Ms S (Matrimonial)
  • "Thank you for everything you did to make our move go smoothly, particulary being avalible when we needed support."
    S.JD (Conveyancing)
  • "Thank you for all your help and hard work completing my purchase."
    M.B (Conveyancing)
  • "Brilliant lawyer, would recommend, always there when needed something and very supportive and friendly"
    L.M (Conveyancing)
  • "Vicki Jones was very thorough and made sure we understood everything and did an excellent job with patience and understanding in sometimes difficult circumstances out of her control. We are very happy with her service."
    K.T. (Conveyancing)
  • "Thank you for everything you've done for us over our long and arduous journey to buy a house. From the very beginning your judgements were always right on the money, and we have had all faith in your advice throughout the process. We can't speak highly enough of the service you and your team have provided, and we have already recommended you to several of our friends and family who are looking to buy .or sell soon."
    D & A (Conveyancing)
  • "We were very impressed by the entire service given by Kelsey, Kate ad Lisa. They were all very professional and helpful."
    U.K (Conveyancing)
  • "Very speedy service! I was always infromed from strat to fininsh."
    A.W (Conveyancing)
  • "Thank you Vicky, Matthew and Sarah for your calmness during my conveyancing. I always felt that you were listening to my queries and dealt with them in a professional and courteous manner. Thank you "
    S.L (Conveyancing)
  • "I just wanted to say a huge thank you for all your help buying my first home - I've just moved in and I love it. You made the whole process as easy as possible - thank you!"
    H.B (Conveyancing)
  • "I have been dealing with Spicketts and Battrick Solicitors for the last nine months. From start to finish their hard work, dedication and support was appreciated in guiding me through the process of buying a flat as a first time buyer, from initial instruction right through to completion and beyond. Special mentions should be given to Sarah Evans and Sharon Roberts concerning this matter. I am very grateful for all their help and advice and hard work and would definitely recommend them to anyone wishing to venture up the property ladder. "
    L.P. (Conveyancing)
  • "Benjamin provided an exemplary services and I would not hesitate to use him again."
    J.H (conveyancing)
  • "Thank you to Catrin for all her help with forms etc. and her kindness and understanding."
    Mrs J (Probate)
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