We met Chris Mills for the first time today. Our discussion revolved around wills and LPAs for my wife and me. Chris explained clearly and simply what was available to us in order to minimise exposure... See more
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Here at The Planning Bee we ensure that the needs of you and your family are at the forefront. We aim to provide reassurance that your wishes are taken care of, both now and in the future. Our friendly, reliable team are on hand throughout the process; however big or small. We offer a wide range of life planning services including will writing, inheritance tax or assets advice, powers of attorney or appointing guardians for young children. We take the stress away from these vital decisions so that you can spend time with those you love. Peace of mind is priceless. Each of our clients has access to a local specialist Paralegal who can visit them in the comfort of their own home to discuss their needs.
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315 London Road, SS7 2BN, Hadleigh, Essex, United Kingdom
- 01905 885259
- support@theplanningbee.co.uk
- theplanningbee.co.uk
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Helpful and informative advice
Helpful and informative advice. Easy to understand and set up. Attentive and experienced staff who answered all questions without untoward comment.
Chris was very helpful and made the…
Chris was very helpful and made the process easy to understand. He was very friendly and put me at my ease. Thank you.
A home visit …
A home visit was made to take down the details.Being housebound and living in a very small rural community the hardest thing was getting my signature witnessed. I had to wait for my friends coming home from holidays.
I would recommend this company to anyone…
I would recommend this company to anyone looking
for a first class legal service
Really informative and helpful
Really informative, relaxed chat. Chris helped update our knowledge and pick the best plan for us. Very easy to talk with.
The Planning Bee experience
They were always very professional and polite. Always quick in doing what they said they was going to do. Never did I have to wait long to get a reply to a question. I would definitely use again if I require legal help
Ed was very helpful.
Ed was very helpful.
He wrote my original will with me several years ago . Today he answered my queries and talked me through rewriting it
He is knowledgeable and patient
I would recommend him.
Thank you Ed
Fantastic service would recommend…
Fantastic service would recommend .Frendly Sharon and very helpful .My will was done to high standards and fast could not fault them Thank you
Ed Cross who came to see me was a very…
Ed Cross who came to see me was a very pleasant man and no pushy at all took time to explain everything to me in clear language didn’t mind going over things so I’m very pleased with the service I received from this firm.
More support and guidance I could possibly wish for, given
I request their support in a visit at home to complete my requirements as my partner was totally housebound and dependant on me. He was so impressed with the professionalism of the company he asked if it was possible if his own will could be rewritten. This was completed but due to his failing health and many visits and stays in the hospital, we were unable to complete some of the paperwork.
When he eventually passed away unexpectedly, Planning Bee went over and above to support and guide me to the extent that I felt they had become trusted friends who I could rely on completely.
It is now 4 months since his passing and they continue to support and respond to my requirements, daily.
I really don't know what I would have done without the support I have received from every member of this company, I have had contact with.
In particular I would mention
Spencer Shaw
Phil Perkins &
Marc Manford.
I have recommended this company to many people especially as I have since lost my mother of which these people have done everything they can to take as much pressure away from me as possible
Will service
Very good quick and reliable service. Definitely recommend
No complaints
Sharon Stephenson was so pleasant and helpful and efficient. Office staff were always helpful.
Everything was clearly explained.
Great experience
We had a very informative meeting with Chris mills. He presented all of our options and explained in very clear, easy to understand language with no jargon. We felt very confident with our decision to move forward and to plan our wills . I would highly recommend the company and Chris.
Trust Deed
Customer service second to none. Very friendly and informative agent, not pushy and explained documentation well.
The best place to go for wills, trusts etc.
I used Ed @ The Planning Bee and the advice Ed gave me from the initial conversation was really helpful. He gave me answers to solutions of things I hadn’t thought about it, so Ed’s knowledge and understanding was second to none. I would highly recommend using The Planning Bee and once again, a huge thank you to Ed.
Professional Service
We were very impressed by Chris who clearly explained what you could do for us and didn't push us at all. We were very impressed by the speedy response by you for our wills and very happy with the outcome. Also with the £50.00 voucher for recommending our friends, the two ladies each received a big bunch of roses and both houses very happy.
Marc Manford was throughly professional…
Marc Manford was throughly professional throughout our will- making process. He was quick to communicate, answered all queries efficiently and completed the paperwork swiftly. Marc was personable and easy to deal with. We would recommend 100%.
Pleasant professional service…
Pleasant professional service reasonably priced.i would recommend this company..
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