Wills & Probate

Annie Beaumont joined Blacks Solicitors 2016 and is a Solicitor in the Wills & Probate team. Before joining Blacks as a paralegal, Annie completed her Masters in Law at Northumbria University. She successfully completing her Training Contract with the Firm and qualified as a Solicitor in 2020. Annie has extensive experience in numerous areas of Wills […]

Lucy was incredibly helpful and efficient and it was all sorted and carried out effortlessly and in a friendly manner, which makes the whole situation far more bearable, especially for my Dad. Lucy is an obvious credit to your team. Website Admin

Nick Rhodes trained at Blacks Solicitors where he qualified as a Solicitor in 2006, and became a Partner in 2016. He is Head of Wills & Probate and supervises the Team on all matters. He has a wide range of experience in the preparation of Wills, which can include highly effective care fee planning as […]

Jenna Keough joined Blacks Solicitors in 2017 and became a Trainee Solicitor in 2020. Prior to joining Blacks, Jenna had gained a year’s experience in residential conveyancing, and completed both a law degree and the LPC. As a Paralegal, Jenna gained extensive experience in a variety of residential property matters including sales, purchases, re-mortgages, mobile […]

I just wanted to say thank you for everything you have done for us. It was a great relief to me when you took on the probate for us and guided us through the process. In the past, we have always found Blacks extremely helpful and professional and this continued with sorting out my mum’s […]

It has been so good to talk it all over with you. You understand the issues so well and clearly grasp what I want to achieve. Website Admin

I’ve had such good service from you once again. It’s good to know that when I get in touch, you will be here and will be able to keep on looking after things for me so well. Website Admin

Outstanding service. Your technical knowledge, attention to detail and efficiency have been second to none and without it I am certain that we would not have achieved such a good outcome. The way you have dealt with me as a client has been sympathetic at a difficult time but also you have a friendly, professional […]

Throughout the process Nick has acted with care, sensitivity and attention to detail. Not all matters have been entirely straightforward but Nick has provided clear and accurate advice, has always been available (even during his holidays) and has dealt with matters promptly and efficiently, whilst always keeping me informed. Website Admin


Nick was very prompt, polite, knowledgeable and patient. He offered us some great advice on how our new will could be drafted to maximise the benefit to our family, whilst taking the interest of our employees into consideration… Based on my experiences, I would have no hesitation in recommending Blacks to anyone looking for quality, […]

I have recently been supported in a legal matter by Nick Rhodes of Blacks Solicitors. He has been professional, efficient and responsive throughout our interaction. His advice has been sound and invaluable through what is a very difficult ongoing process. Website Admin

Lucy Rigden was outstandingly efficient and helpful. Website Admin