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I wanted the peace of mind of knowing that my will had been taken care of and I turned to Brian on the strength of feedback from his previous clients and for the convenience that Brian was able and prepared to travel to meet at a place and time that suited me.
Brian made me aware of all of the options available and was able to clearly explain what can be a complicated subject in a way that even I could understand.
Brian was also able to offer practical advice and assistance with the secure storage of my will document for which I was particularly grateful having not even previously considered that.
Based on my experience I would not hesitate to recommend Brian to anyone looking to create or update their will.
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Brian recently helped us register LPA.
He arranged to meet us at my mum's care home (at no additional cost) and guided us through the process clearly and professionally.
We have no hesitation in recommending him and will definitely be using his services again in the future.
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I recently used the services of BMS Legal and I am more than happy at the help I received, Brian Slater visited me at my home to both draw up and returned for my signature (both of these visits at no extra charge).
He is both friendly and helpful and extremely patient with me as sometimes I need things to be repeated.
I am very happy to recommend BMS Legal and will no doubt use them myself in the future.
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Brian came recommended. He provided a very thorough service, and wouldn't hesitate to recommend him
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Brian came to the house at our request to advise us on drawing up our wills, power of attorney and tenants in common. Brian explained everything very clearly and professionally. The above requests were carried out quickly and efficiently even though we had a few changes made. Nothing was too much trouble.My husband and I would certainly recommend his service .
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BMS Legal Services
Friendly and Professional Will and estate planning service in the comfort of your own home. FREE home visits with FIXED fees.
BMS Legal Services
15 Larkfield Close, Greenmount
Bury
Lancashire
BL8 4QJ
United Kingdom
Tel: 0800 058 8620
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Opening hours
Monday
09:00 - 21:00Tuesday
09:00 - 21:00Wednesday
09:00 - 21:00Thursday
09:00 - 21:00Friday
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Welcome to BMS Legal Services
Will and Estate planning service with Free HOME visits
A friendly, ethical, local Will writing and estate planning business. I do standard and complex wills to suit your circumstances.
At BMS I make it simple for you to put your affairs in order. From your initial appointment I take care of everything and make sure that you fully understand the process from start to finish.
My many satisfied clients come from a complete cross section of the population from young families to the elderly. I always do my best to empathise with your own unique circumstances, to deliver a bespoke service.
Specialist areas covered include:-
- Care home fee mitigation
- Inheritance tax mitigation
- Will trusts
- Lasting Powers of Attorney
- Probate
I cover a wide area including :- Bury, Bolton, Blackburn, Burnley, Oldham, Rochdale, Preston, Rawtenstall, Central Manchester, South Manchester, and all surrounding areas of Lancashire and Greater Manchester.
In order to save you money, and therefore to be able to offer you competitive prices, I work from home and don't own an expensive office or fancy web site that gives you a load of information that you don't need!!
Instead I travel to your home at a time to suit you and a simple phone call or email is usually enough to give you any specific information that you may feel that you need prior to my visit.
Morning/Afternoon and Evening appointments are available.
Qualified as a member of the Institute of Professional Willwriters to take your will instructions.
Choosing the right person to do this important work for you can be a bit of a lottery so my advice to you is to read my customer reviews for an independant assessment of the quality of my work. I cannot add my own reviews to this web site only my customers can do this.
Please note that after receiving 44 reviews on this site I have now stopped asking my Clients to leave reviews for me.
The reason for this is that according to My Local Services 84% of people trust online reviews, but 90% of consumers read less than 10 reviews before forming an opinion.
So don't worry that my last review was some time ago, I am still in business and waiting your call.
Should you want to see more recent reviews go to Yell.com and imput BMS Legal Services and Bury Lancashire and you will see more 5* reviews. You will also notice the 10 years + sign on the advert which independantly confirms that I have been advertising with Yell for every year over the last 10 years.
If you would like more information on how my services could work for you or would like to make a booking then please ring me on :-
Freephone 0800 058 8620
Mobile 07968122492
Or email me at BMSLEGALSERVICES@GMAIL.COM
Regards Brian Slater
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5.0 out of 5 based on 44 reviews
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Great service, very helpful and informative thank you.
By Jane Banton on 31st January 2014
By Jane Banton on 31st January 2014
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Brian Slater was punctual,helpfull,knowledgable,and I would highly recommend him to my friends.
By Clive Maddock on 20th October 2013
By Clive Maddock on 20th October 2013
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We found BMS Legal services friendly ,informative,we received excellent service I fully recommend them
By smith on 22nd August 2013
By smith on 22nd August 2013
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This review is on behalf of Peter J Hamnett my father, who has just had his will drawn up by BMS Legal Services. He is 86yrs old and uncomfortable with people in his home, but was very happy with the gentleman who called and the advice he gave while drawing up his will. He is very pleased and very grateful for the service he received and would recommend BMS. Regards James P Hamnett.(son).
By peter james hamnett on 22nd August 2013
By peter james hamnett on 22nd August 2013
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We chose to go with Brian Slater as we were impressed with reviews we had read.
Having him visit us at home at a time and date that suited us was an added bonus.
Mr Slater is very informative and happily explains all details thoroughly, in a clear and understanding manner.
We would certainly recommened him to family, friends and others considering having their wills written. Finally we would like to thank him for the professional service given to us.
By Charles & Veronica Miller on 11th March 2013
Having him visit us at home at a time and date that suited us was an added bonus.
Mr Slater is very informative and happily explains all details thoroughly, in a clear and understanding manner.
We would certainly recommened him to family, friends and others considering having their wills written. Finally we would like to thank him for the professional service given to us.
By Charles & Veronica Miller on 11th March 2013
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Brian was very professional and friendly
He takes timeto listen to your needs and adviseson all aspects of your wills and trusts needs.
All in your own home and at times to suit you
By Alan and Sheila yates on 29th September 2012
He takes timeto listen to your needs and adviseson all aspects of your wills and trusts needs.
All in your own home and at times to suit you
By Alan and Sheila yates on 29th September 2012
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I found brian's services both friendly and professional in writing a will and orgaising powers of attourney
By Tony Mills on 6th September 2012
By Tony Mills on 6th September 2012
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I have just had to change my will at a very uncomfortable time of my life, and I found that Brian Slater was extremely efficient, quick and also discreet. Brian handled my original will, so he was able to give very constructive advice in the changes I needed to make at an extremely reasonable cost. Brian goes over and beyond what is needed to make this daunting experience as easy as possible.
By Celia H on 1st September 2012
By Celia H on 1st September 2012
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Having 'not got round to' getting a will wrote for many years, Brian was recommended to us by our financial adviser. Brian made the whole process very easy and clearly explained all the options we should consider making provision for in our wills. Within just a couple of weeks we finalised wills which give clarity for our loved ones in any eventuality.I would highly recommend Brian and the services he provides.
By Gary F on 11th August 2012
By Gary F on 11th August 2012
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The service we recieved from BMS Legal Services was excellent. As both my husband and I work shifts, it had proven difficult to find the time to write our wills. Brian was recommended to us by a friend. He came to see us in our own home and at a time to suit us. He was professional, thorough and made us feel at ease. I would definately recommend BMS Legal Services.
By Jane C on 14th July 2012
By Jane C on 14th July 2012
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I found Brian Slater very pleasant and professional and won't hesitate to recommend his services.
By Moyra J on 5th July 2012
By Moyra J on 5th July 2012
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We met Brian Slater of BMS Legal Services in order to sort out our Wills and a Trust Fund. Brian made arrangements to come to our home in the evening which was a huge help. He explained everything thoroughly and was able to guide us through the whole process. I would recommend Brian to anyone as he was such a lovely man to deal with and wasn't pushy.
By Ruth S on 25th June 2012
By Ruth S on 25th June 2012
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I used BMS under fairly trying circumstances. They were very professional, unobtrusive and helpful, I would recommend them without hesitation.
By Frances C on 18th June 2012
By Frances C on 18th June 2012
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How refreshing to find someone that clearly understands Lasting Powers of Attorney and actually advised me to save my money by deferring registration on the document. No hard sell just professional advice. Your service was much appreciated.
By Miss K Lowe on 30th May 2012
By Miss K Lowe on 30th May 2012
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I have to say that I was initially a bit concerned at the number of attachments of more complex wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney information that Brian sent to me prior to our meeting. You read and hear stories where people have been held hostage in their own homes until they have signed on the dotted line and that was the last thing that I wanted.
Well how wrong I was to worry. Reading through the information instead of having it sprung on me at the last moment, actually empowered me to come to the right decision for my needs. Brian was not in the least bit pushy he simply gave me the prices and the pros and cons of each choice I had to make and left it up to me to decide.
Many thanks Brian for a great professional yet personal service all in my own home at a time to suit me, and bringing your wife round to sign the documents - at no extra charge - was the icing on the cake.
By Mrs S Khan on 20th May 2012
Well how wrong I was to worry. Reading through the information instead of having it sprung on me at the last moment, actually empowered me to come to the right decision for my needs. Brian was not in the least bit pushy he simply gave me the prices and the pros and cons of each choice I had to make and left it up to me to decide.
Many thanks Brian for a great professional yet personal service all in my own home at a time to suit me, and bringing your wife round to sign the documents - at no extra charge - was the icing on the cake.
By Mrs S Khan on 20th May 2012
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Many thanks Brian for all of your help with my will and making me aware of the dangers with my original ideas. I now have peace of mind that my affairs are in order and that if I need to make any changes I have someone who knows my circumstances and can react quickly to my needs.
By Mr J Haslam on 7th May 2012
By Mr J Haslam on 7th May 2012
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We received excellent advice and now realise it is essential to have a will. Excellent service in your home so very convenient.
By Julie W on 20th April 2012
By Julie W on 20th April 2012
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I decided to write a will after a friend passed away recently having not documented their wishes in writing. I could see that this caused added work for the family at a sad time so this prompted me to contact BMS+ (who were recommended through my employer)to get my own affairs in order. Brian contacted me very quickly to make an appointment at my home. I was very impressed that a Sunday meeting was not a problem. The process was very well explained and extremely smooth and timely. I received great communication throughout, nothing was too much trouble and the service very professional. I was most grateful that Brian even offered to bring his wife as a witness to the signing as I prefered not to ask a friend. Many thanks BMS - If only all service providers followed this example.
By Simon B on 8th April 2012
By Simon B on 8th April 2012
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My partner found "BMS Legal Services" on the inter-net & after a short telephone call they made an appointment for a home visit that was convenient for my partner & I. (which wasn,t easy as we both work shifts) Brian Slater then contacted us via e mail & attached some short documents for us to read through before his visit. These documents explained the process of making a will and the things we needed to think about before hand. This was very handy as it gave my partner & I time to discuss the points at our leisure with no outside influence.
On the day of appointment Brian Slater arrived promptly at the agreed time, he produced identification & introduced himself professionally. The Will was then discussed at length, all our questions were answered in an unrushed manner untill we fully understood the implications of our decisions. My partner & I were very impressed with the overall expierience & would reccomend "BMS legal" to our family & friends. WELL DONE "BMS"!!!!!
By Andy H on 26th March 2012
On the day of appointment Brian Slater arrived promptly at the agreed time, he produced identification & introduced himself professionally. The Will was then discussed at length, all our questions were answered in an unrushed manner untill we fully understood the implications of our decisions. My partner & I were very impressed with the overall expierience & would reccomend "BMS legal" to our family & friends. WELL DONE "BMS"!!!!!
By Andy H on 26th March 2012
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Brian was punctual and profesional. All appointments were at a time of our choosing in the comfort of our own home. Great service.
By Katie Ford on 8th March 2012
By Katie Ford on 8th March 2012
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