LESTER ALDRIDGE SOLICITORS

Bournemouth, Lymington and the New Forest

We are a professional, friendly firm of solicitors you can trust, providing a full range of legal services for both individuals and businesses. With offices in Bournemouth, Southampton and London we are never far away and our lawyers are always happy to come and meet you in whatever location suits you.

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Lester Aldridge provides the following legal advice for individuals:

Crime and Driving Offences

Being charged with any offence can be a scary, embarrassing or bewildering experience. It may well be that much of these stresses can be reduced through the provision of early legal advice from a friendly face who can talk you though the process and help put together a plan of action.

Court of Protection & Capacity, including powers of attorney

When someone loses their capacity, it can be very distressing. We offer straightforward, clear advice, delivered in a practical and sensitive manner.

Employment

As an employee you may experience disputes or disagreements at work, we can help deal with various aspects of employment law.

Family

At Lester Aldridge, our top priority is to offer cost-effective, professional and friendly family legal advice, no matter what your situation or needs.

International Probate & Estates

Our International estate solicitors specialise in the administration of estates that have an overseas element.

Personal Injury & Medical Negligence

If you’ve been hurt in an accident, at work, due to medical negligence, we can help you with compensation claims.

Probate & Estate Administration

Sorting out an estate takes time and can be extremely complex. We can take the pressure off by ensuring it is administered efficiently and with compassion.

Property & Conveyancing

Whether you are buying or selling your home or investment properties, we keep up with every aspect of property law to protect your transactions and investments.

Tax & Trust Planning

From savings advice to forward thinking tax planning, we have helped thousands of individuals make the most of their money.

Wills

Making a will is essential if you want to ensure your loved ones are provided for and your wishes are followed after your death. Our solicitors are on hand to guide you.

Wills, Trusts & Estate Disputes

Will, probate and trust disputes can be difficult and upsetting. Our specialist team of solicitors have extensive experience of managing and resolving complex estate disputes.

Yachts & Superyachts

LA Marine are the South Coast’s leading marine lawyers. We assist and advise on all yacht-related transactions or disputes, and ensure you and your vessel are protected.

Lester Aldridge also provides business services in the following areas of law:

• Charities & social enterprise
• Corporate & commercial
• Dispute Resolution & Commercial Litigation
• Employment & HR
• Healthcare
• Litigation & Recoveries
• Real Estate
• Regulation & Business Crime
• Restructuring & Insolvency
• Shipping & Logistics

Lester Aldridge is a member of MSI Global Alliance with connections across the UK and around the world providing you with a seamless service to fit your needs.

Free initial consultation

Everyone's situation is unique and so we provide legal advice to suit you, your needs, and your life. Contact us today for a free initial consultation.

We are able to arrange appointments by Skype, Zoom or WhatsApp as you prefer.

Please email  or call 01202 786153 if you would like to get in touch.

Call us on 01202 786161 to arrange a free initial consultation with the relevant Partner.

Lester Aldridge Solicitors - Life Matters

Members of the Lester Aldridge legal teams write a regular "Life Matters" series of informative articles for Lymington.com readers, about various aspects of the law as it affects our daily lives.  Please click to these articles from the links below.

Articles in the Life Matters Series are listed below

• Mar 2023 (2) Surge in cost of living impacting healthcare - who pays?
• Mar 2023 (1) Navigating surrogacy abroad
• Jan 2023 (2) Considering VAT when buying a boat
• Jan 2023 (1) Preparing for end of tax year
• Nov 2022 Update on Stamp Duty
• Oct 2022 Who pays for social care?
• Sep 2022 First meeting with a solicitor
• Aug 2022 The Administration of an Estate – What happens?
• Jul 2022 Ensure plain sailing when sailing away
• Jun 2022 Leasehold ground rents explained
• May 2022 The Care Cap explained
• Apr 2022 Understanding prenuptial agreements and the protection of assets
• Mar 2022 Acting as an attorney under a Power of Attorney
• Feb 2022 Buying a boat
• Jan 2022 Tips for first time property buyers
• Jan 2022 Holidays abroad with children as separated parent
• Nov/Dec 2021 Inheritance Tax - 10 frequently asked questions
• Oct 2021 Is a homemade will a DIY disaster?
• Sept 2021 McCloud Judgment: impact on public sector pensions, pension-sharing orders & divorce
• Aug (Sept) 2021 Stamp duty update
• Jul 2021 Wills and estate planning for unmarried couples
• Jun 2021 Will making errors to avoid
• May 2021 Changes for landlords and tenants 
• April 2021 Divorcing a difficult spouse
• March 2021 Life Insurance for peace of mind
• March 2021 Scam Alert
• February 2021 Update on funding care
• January 2021 Ins and Outs of Spousal Maintenance  
• November 2020 Buying a property with someone else
• October 2020 Upate on funding care
• September 2020 Pitfalls of hastily made wills
• August 2020 Inheritance tax planning
• July 2020 Cohabiting considerations
• June 2020 Accessing health and social care 
• May 2020 COVID-19 and contracts, meetings and signatures 
• Apr 2020 Are your legal affairs up to date? 
• Mar 2020 Child contact during lockdown
• Feb 2020 Don't leave it too late - power of attorney
• Jan 2020 Funding care: frequently asked questions
• Dec 2019 Are you ready? Make time to get your affairs in order
• Nov 2019  What happens to your digital assets after death
• Oct 2019  DIY divorce
• Sept 2019  NHS continuing healthcare
• Aug 2019  Mediation
• Jul 2019  Expert advice on divorce
• May 2019 Financial abuse of older and vulnerable people: the signs and what to do  
• April 2019  Divorce law reform: no-fault divorce explained
• March 2019 Separation and the legal rights of grandparents to see their grandchildren
• February 2019  Crisis in health and social care - but help at hand
• January 2019 The importance of precise instructions to avoid disputed wills 
• December 2018  Abusive Relationships - help is at hand
• November 2018  Benefits of giving cash as Christmas presents
• October 2018  Getting our affairs in order (don't put it off!)
• September 2018 Inheritance tax planning
• August 2018  Lasting powers of attorney demystified
• July 2018  Making time to make a will