Solicitor at DTM Legal LLP

Heather Lally

Solicitor - Partner

SRA ID: 358280

Heather read law at Sheffield University and completed her Legal Practice Course at the College of Law Chester. Heather is an experienced Private Client Solicitor and has spent much of her career advising high net worth clients across Cheshire and the North West. A key member of our Wills, Trusts and Estates team, Heather specialises in Estate administration, Estate planning, Trusts, Wills, Court of Protection and Powers of Attorney, along with advice for the elderly regarding care. Heather deals with all aspects of non-contentious private client work and has particular expertise in Statutory Will applications, applying for Limited Grants of Probate and succession planning for agricultural clients. She is a full member of STEP (Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners) and is a former Chair and Vice Chair of the STEP Cheshire Committee who arrange seminars and training for professionals. Heather is also a member of the Association of Lifetime Lawyers, a member of ALA (Agricultural Law Association), the Country Land and Business Association (CLA), and one of the founding members of the Cheshire Later Life Hub. In her spare time she is busy with her young family usually on a Rugby or football field with her 3 boys or found exploring forests and woodlands in walking boots. Heather is a keen netballer and currently plays in a Liverpool League.

2nd Floor, Knights Court, 1 Weaver Street, Chester, CH1 2BQ

Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas

Wills, Trusts & Probate

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10 Client Reviews

5.0/5

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Simon Poole
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June 17, 2025 20250617180610

Great Professional Service

5

Recently used DTM legal for Estate Planning and Will Making. We received a very efficient & professional service. I would highly recommend and use DTM Legal again

Lawyer named in this review: Heather Lally

A representative from DTM Legal LLP responded to this review on 18 June, 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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April 09, 2024 20240409162729

Excellent!

5

We feel that all your staff are excellent!

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January 17, 2024 20240117124211

Great Service

5

Heather has looked after us well for a number of years

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Rej
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October 04, 2023 20231004010000

Thank you

5

Heather deserves a special mention for her service

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Dylan
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September 02, 2023 20230902010000

Efficient

5

Heather Lally and Stephen MacKellar are efficient and thorough.

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Chloe
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August 26, 2023 20230826010000

Professional

5

Heather Lally is an experienced, professional and ambitious practitioner.

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Clare
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July 21, 2023 20230721010000

Charming and helpful

5

We have had a most satisfactory meeting with Heather , sorted this issue out & also updated our wills and a couple of other matters . She is most charming & helpful .

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Poppy
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June 28, 2023 20230628010000

Game changer

5

Heather Lally's knowledge and commitment to achieving positive outcomes stand out at DTM Legal. Her precision in advice is a game-changer.

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Miriam
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June 25, 2023 20230625010000

Helpful

5

Heather and Sharon were always helpful when I contacted them

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Brain
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May 12, 2023 20230512010000

Would recommend

5

I would absolutly recommend Heather and already have

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About Heather Lally

Heather read law at Sheffield University and completed her Legal Practice Course at the College of Law Chester. Heather is an experienced Private Client Solicitor and has spent much of her career advising high net worth clients across Cheshire and the North West. A key member of our Wills, Trusts and Estates team, Heather specialises in Estate administration, Estate planning, Trusts, Wills, Court of Protection and Powers of Attorney, along with advice for the elderly regarding care. Heather deals with all aspects of non-contentious private client work and has particular expertise in Statutory Will applications, applying for Limited Grants of Probate and succession planning for agricultural clients. She is a full member of STEP (Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners) and is a former Chair and Vice Chair of the STEP Cheshire Committee who arrange seminars and training for professionals. Heather is also a member of the Association of Lifetime Lawyers, a member of ALA (Agricultural Law Association), the Country Land and Business Association (CLA), and one of the founding members of the Cheshire Later Life Hub. In her spare time she is busy with her young family usually on a Rugby or football field with her 3 boys or found exploring forests and woodlands in walking boots. Heather is a keen netballer and currently plays in a Liverpool League.

Languages Spoken: English

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Address

DTM Legal LLP

2nd Floor

Knights Court

1 Weaver Street

Chester

CH1 2BQ



Phone 01270611106

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Updated

United Kingdom

Currently Registered

01/12/05

05/06/25

We found no instances of professional misconduct for this solicitor

WORK EXPERIENCE

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Forshaws Davies Ridgway

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