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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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Don't worry
Further to an advisory telephone consultation, an appointment was made for a home visit to facilitate further discussion and decisions. Paralegal, Chris Stratford arrived at the appointed time and was friendly and quickly put me at ease. He was able to answer all my queries in understandable language, showing interest and understanding of my situation, showing what appeared to be genuine interest for my future planning without patronising me or making me feel silly.
I await the next steps with interest but so far I would highly recommend the company and the staff.
Recommendation We appreciated the clear explanation of…
We appreciated the clear explanation of suggestions that would suit our situation. Nick Branson did not put pressure on us to make a quick decision. Plus, he was available to clarify any queries. The administration staff were excellent, very efficient and helpful. We would not hesitate to recommend this company.
Excellent service
Excellent service. Communication was very good at all times. Everything was explained in detail and the documents were produced and registered very quickly.
Brilliant company Ed and his team gave…
Brilliant company Ed and his team gave a fantastic service from start to finish. The process was quick, hassle-free, and very reasonably priced.
Nick Branson accommodated a home visit to discuss our personal affairs without rushing. They were thorough, highlighted important things that we hadn't even considered, and made sure everything was drafted perfectly. Thank you!"
Fantastic service and communication …
Fantastic service and communication would highly recommend The Planning Bee . For all your legal requirements.
I had an exceptional experience with…
I had an exceptional experience with The Planning Bee. They helped me navigate the process of my will making the task completely stress free . They were quick and efficient and clear in their communication and I cannot recommend them highly enough .
Positive experience and results
Our experience with The Planning Bee's services was very positive - the kinds of documents we'd need were identified and explained professionally and succinctly, and prepared in sound professional order. We have no complaints.
The planning bee experience
Nick who came to see us was very informative and helpful explaining everything in a manner you could understand ,the office was also very thorough in everything that they did I would recommend you.
Highly recommend The Planning Bee
Ed from The Planning Bee visited us at quite short notice after I'd seen fantastic reviews online.
Ed explained absolutely everything clearly, and simply, without me needing to ask too many questions. Ed is polite, professional, and a lovely gentleman. He gave me sound advice regarding my estate, the will, and potential options for mine and my family's future.
I would highly recommend Ed and The Planning Bee to anyone who is considering sorting their will and future plans.
Thank you,
Gaynor.
Spencer came to see us
Spencer came to see us, spoke to us in easy terms so we understood everything,very helpful and informative
Would recommend The Planning Bee
Ed was very thorough and informative in…
Ed was very thorough and informative in answering my questions and explaining to me regarding POA and Will.
I thought this would have been a difficult thing to put in place.
Highly recommend their service for their professionalism.
Very pleased with your professional…
Very pleased with your professional service. Thank you.
Was recommended your services from a friend
Was recommended your services from a friend. Mr Spencer Shaw came to my home and was very helpful and gave good advice which was easy to understand. He covered all my requests and having the forms/paperwork sent back to me with easy directions, made the experience stress free.
Home visiting service
Home visiting service. Kind helpful staff. No pressure to pay for any extras.
Time given to change our mind.
Everything was in a professional manner
Spencer Shar arrived on time he was…
Spencer Shar arrived on time he was friendly and helped us to decide what actions to take with our wills, power ofm attorney etc.
Very professional Spencer made it easy…
Very professional Spencer made it easy and explained each step would recommend totally
Making a will made easy
Making a will can be a complicated experience and knowing that getting it wrong would leave your family with many problems after your death. Nick Sudbury from The Planning Bee guided me through the whole process with sound advice and made sure my wishes would be carried out in a clear and concise manner. I truly could not have done my will without Nick's advice and experience. A very approachable and knowledgeable person who put me at my ease.
Would definitely use The Planning Bee again.
Outstanding service
My previous Will was drawn up with Planning Bee and they could not have been more helpful. I was recently back in contact with them again with regards to changing my Will due to the breakdown of my marriage and they were incredibly helpful guiding me through the process during a particularly difficult time. Couldn’t recommend them enough
Recently updated our wills
My husband and I recently updated our wills with Planning Bee, having originally prepared them about four years ago. The entire process was straightforward, efficient, and reassuring.
I would particularly like to thank Theo for his outstanding assistance throughout the update. He was extremely knowledgeable, taking the time to explain everything clearly and ensuring we fully understood our options. Theo was also incredibly helpful in answering our questions and guiding us through the necessary changes to reflect our current circumstances.
His professionalism, attention to detail, and friendly approach made what could have been a complicated process feel simple and stress-free. We felt confident that our wishes were being accurately reflected and that everything was handled with great care.
We are very grateful for Theo’s support and would highly recommend Planning Bee to anyone looking for reliable and professional estate planning services. Thank you, Theo, for your excellent service.
Bee Positive
Very professional staff from all departments friendly and polite easy to understand documents kept informed at all stages
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