Cottingham Legal Wills and Probate Ltd Reviews 

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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  1. Estate Planning Lawyer

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Established in 2015, Cottingham Legal provides Estate Planning, Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Trusts and Probate.


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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Cottingham Legal Wills And Probate "Excellent Service"

Dear Carmen,

I wanted to take a moment to express my sincere gratitude for supporting me through a sensitive time as a single mother while preparing my Will, which is never an easy process. Your expertise, patience, and thoughtfulness have truly eased so much of my stress, and now that my Will is complete, it has made a meaningful difference in my life.

I am deeply appreciative of your guidance and clear advice throughout the Will preparation process, as well as the excellent service you provide. Your support has not only given me peace of mind for my children but also a sense of freedom from stress. I can now focus on enjoying my family with confidence and serenity.

Carmen, your willingness to ensure that I was completely satisfied with my Will means more to me than words can express. You went above and beyond with calm professionalism to help me through this process. I will always remember your kindness, attentiveness, and understanding during my challenging years.

Once again, thank you from the bottom of my heart for everything you and your company have done for me. Your compassion has truly touched my life in a profound way.

With heartfelt thanks,
Hyacinth

26 February 2026
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Reply from Cottingham Legal Wills and Probate Ltd

Thank you so much for your incredibly kind words, Hyacinth.

It was truly a privilege to support you through the process of preparing your Will, and we’re so pleased to hear that it has brought you peace of mind and reassurance for the future of your children.

We understand that making a Will can feel overwhelming, particularly during challenging times, and we’re grateful that you trusted us to guide you through it.

Carmen is especially touched by your thoughtful feedback. Providing clear advice, patience, and compassionate support is at the heart of what we aim to offer every client, so it means a great deal to know that this made such a positive difference for you.

Thank you again for taking the time to share your experience. We wish you and your family all the very best for the future.

Warm regards,
Cottingham Legal

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Brilliant Will writing company

Brilliant service from Carmen, came to house did draft, took time to discuss my wishes and explain things in simple understandable terms . 100% recommend Carmen, for friendliness, brilliant service at reasonable cost… Thank you very much appreciated Thomas Anthony ( Tam )

15 November 2025
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Reply from Cottingham Legal Wills and Probate Ltd

Hi Tam,
We want to thank you for your lovely review! It was an absolute pleasure to help you with your will.

Your review means so much to us and we are so grateful that you decided to choose Cottingham Legal to help you with such an important matter.

Warm regards,
Carmen
Cottingham Legal Wills and Probate Limited

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Unbileveable service in this day and age

Excellent service could not ask for better advice and guidance in writing and explaining the whole process of writing a will in such detail fulfilling my requirements also completing all the necessary formats to complete my LPA applications. if I have cause to alter any of these documents I would not hesitate to use Carmen and her company again

3 January 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic Professional Courteous Service

Can I pay tribute to Carmen Cottingham and her company for sorting out my wills and LPA
Carmen is one of the nicest kindest persons I have spoken to and so thorough and professional
She explained the whole process in a way I could understand and nothing is too much trouble
I will be using Carmen and Cottingham LLP from now on and would recommend her practice to anyone

Customer Gerard Colaco

11 January 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My wife and I received excellent advice…

My wife and I received excellent advice from the company which helped us to achieve our aims. The service was professional and prompt and I can recommend their use.

25 September 2023
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Reply from Cottingham Legal Wills and Probate Ltd

Thank you for your review. We are so pleased to hear that you were happy with the service that we provided.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Wills & Trusts

Carmen provided an excellent and professional service and explained complex information in language we could easily understand. She has a relaxed and reassuring manner, was quick to understand and recommend arrangements to meet our needs and was extremely knowledgeable. We have no hesitation in recommending her services. Many thanks Rex & Catherine Richardson.

17 January 2019
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Reply from Cottingham Legal Wills and Probate Ltd

Catherine and Rex,
Thank you for your lovely review. It was a true pleasure to undertake your estate planning.

Take real good care.

Carmen x

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very professional and friendly service

Very professional and friendly service, I felt relaxed and confident every step of the process and would highly recommend the company to everyone.

10 October 2018
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Reply from Cottingham Legal Wills and Probate Ltd

Dear Linda,

Thank you for your review. It's always rewarding when our clients are happy with the services we provide.

With kind regards Carmen

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