Tom Bridge
Solicitor - Solicitor
SRA ID: 641894
Associate at Hay & Kilner LLP | Legal 500 recommended lawyer | LawNet's 30 under 30 Rising Star finalist Tom’s main focus is advising on and preparing Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney and advising clients in the administration of estates. Tom provides advice in relation to a wide range of Private Client related matters, including Wills, Powers of Attorney, Estate Administration, Trusts, Inheritance Tax Planning and Court of Protection matters. Tom regularly acts on behalf of High Net Worth Estates and also provides advice in relation to Deputyships, Statutory Wills and Court of Protection matters. Experience: Advising on and drafting Wills Advising on the preparation of statements under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 Advising clients in relation to Inheritance Tax Planning. Preparing Lasting Powers of Attorney and General Powers of Attorney Registering Lasting Powers of Attorney and Enduring Powers of Attorney with the Office of the Public Guardian Advising clients on lifetime gifts Advising on the Administration of Estates, including High Net Worth Estates Advising on applications for resealed Grants Advising on Post-Death Variations Advising on and preparing Trusts, together with the administration of ongoing trusts Registering Trusts with HMRC’s Trust Registration Service Court of protection: Advising and preparing Court of Protection applications for property and financial matters Advising on and preparing applications in relation to Deputyships Applications to buy and sell property on behalf of Deputies Outside of the office, Tom is a Bolton Wanderers fan, following them back up to the Premier League (he hopes!). He is teaching himself piano as a way to relax following an inevitable loss by Bolton Wanderers at the weekend. Tom qualified as a solicitor in 2019.
The Lumen, St. James’ Boulevard, Newcastle Helix, NE4 5BZ
Licensed for 5 years
Practice Areas
Wills, Trusts & Probate, Money & Tax, Housing & Property
- Wills, Trusts & Probate 88%
- Money & Tax 8%
- Housing & Property 4%
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About Tom Bridge
Associate at Hay & Kilner LLP | Legal 500 recommended lawyer | LawNet's 30 under 30 Rising Star finalist Tom’s main focus is advising on and preparing Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney and advising clients in the administration of estates. Tom provides advice in relation to a wide range of Private Client related matters, including Wills, Powers of Attorney, Estate Administration, Trusts, Inheritance Tax Planning and Court of Protection matters. Tom regularly acts on behalf of High Net Worth Estates and also provides advice in relation to Deputyships, Statutory Wills and Court of Protection matters. Experience: Advising on and drafting Wills Advising on the preparation of statements under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 Advising clients in relation to Inheritance Tax Planning. Preparing Lasting Powers of Attorney and General Powers of Attorney Registering Lasting Powers of Attorney and Enduring Powers of Attorney with the Office of the Public Guardian Advising clients on lifetime gifts Advising on the Administration of Estates, including High Net Worth Estates Advising on applications for resealed Grants Advising on Post-Death Variations Advising on and preparing Trusts, together with the administration of ongoing trusts Registering Trusts with HMRC’s Trust Registration Service Court of protection: Advising and preparing Court of Protection applications for property and financial matters Advising on and preparing applications in relation to Deputyships Applications to buy and sell property on behalf of Deputies Outside of the office, Tom is a Bolton Wanderers fan, following them back up to the Premier League (he hopes!). He is teaching himself piano as a way to relax following an inevitable loss by Bolton Wanderers at the weekend. Tom qualified as a solicitor in 2019.
Languages Spoken: English
Contact Tom Bridge
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Hay & Kilner LLP
The Lumen
St. James’ Boulevard
Newcastle Helix
NE4 5BZ
Phone 0191 232 8345
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LawNet
Rising Star 30 under 30 Finalist
2023/24
Probate - Complex
Hay & Kilner have provided excellent service during a very complicated probate resolution. I could not have asked for a better team, led by Tom Bridge.
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My Will
Tom listened to what I wanted my will, was happy to make amendments to wording based on my needs and opinions, but make sure everything was right legally so my Will was robust. I was kept up to date the entire time and Tom was very friendly and down-to-Earth. He was very patient with me when filling out things on paper and explained it all to me. Thank you to Tom's trainee Anna too.
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Estate Admninstration
Professional, knowledgeable and pleasure to deal with.
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A representative from Hay & Kilner LLP responded to this review on 12 May, 2025
Thank you for your review. We appreciate the positive feedback you have given us and look forward to working with you in the future.
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Will update
Professional & Efficient.
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A representative from Hay & Kilner LLP responded to this review on 12 May, 2025
Thank you for your review. We appreciate the positive feedback you have given us and look forward to working with you in the future.
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Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney
Having previously used Hay & Kilner, we approached them regarding updating our Wills and obtaining Lasting Powers of Attorney. It was a pleasure to meet Tom Bridge. He was excellent in explaining all legal aspects of both changing our Wills and LPAs. A competent lawyer in his field who gives confidence and reassurance to his clients.
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A representative from Hay & Kilner LLP responded to this review on 12 May, 2025
Thank you for your review. We appreciate the positive feedback you have given us and look forward to working with you in the future.
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Updated our Wills
We have used Hay & Kilner a number of times in the past for residential property sales and purchases. We have always been very happy with the professional and proactive approach of the conveyancing team, so when the time came to update our Wills we had no hesitation in asking Hay & Kilner to handle the matter. Tom Bridge was excellent. We had to make a number of changes to our Wills and Tom was brilliant - friendly, professional and good value for money. Thank you.
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Will
Professional, knowledgeable & first class service.
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Outstanding Professionalism and Expertise.
Alice and Tom were patient, tolerant, tenacious, diplomatic and outstandingly professional whilst navigating constant mendacious, vexatious and malicious dispute's raised by the other joint executor of an estate. They both persevered, despite issuing multiple warnings to the other executor, and reinstating retainer. Finally, after 4 years, Alice supported by Tom effectively, efficiently and practically steered the case to a close, with welcome relief from the other beneficiaries.
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A representative from Hay & Kilner LLP responded to this review on 03 March, 2025
Thank you for your review. We appreciate the positive feedback you have given us and look forward to working with you in the future.
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Thank you Tom, you've been amazing!
Instructed Hay & Kilner to do Wills, LPAs and tenancy severance as we are currently using them for parent's estate - also, the process was very smooth and first class service. All staff were friendly, professional and a pleasure to deal with but must give a mention to Tom Bridge whose knowledge, help and advice was outstanding, he really is a huge asset to your company and we will continue to use Tom when needed.
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A representative from Hay & Kilner LLP responded to this review on 03 March, 2025
Thank you for your review. We appreciate the positive feedback you have given us and look forward to working with you in the future.
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Completion of Wills
First class service. Tom was a pleasure to deal with. Highly recommended.
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A representative from Hay & Kilner LLP responded to this review on 15 January, 2025
Thank you for your review. We appreciate the positive feedback you have given us and look forward to working with you in the future.
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