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Wills, Probate & Trusts


After putting in a lot of effort to secure a stable future for yourself and your family as you grow older, it’s crucial to think ahead while you’re still capable. Consider making plans for a time when you might not be able to handle your finances or make decisions as effectively as you do now.

Additionally, you want to make sure that what you own will eventually go to the people you care about, in the way you want it to. From our experience, most people share these same concerns.

Addressing these matters requires careful consideration and the right legal guidance. That’s why we provide a range of services to address the most common worries people have. We’re also equipped to advise you on more complex and unique situations.

We can help with:

  • Wills
  • Probate & Estates
  • Trusts
  • Lasting Powers of Attorney
  • Inheritance Tax Planning

Our Areas of Expertise


Our People

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Hannah Pedley

Barnsley Team Leader,
Partner,
Solicitor
Hannah is an Affiliate member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) and is undergoing further qualification in pursuit of attaining her full membership and becoming a recognised Trust and Estate Practitioner (TEP). She has handled a variety of different matters and the feedback received from clients has always been extremely positive....
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Chloe Aston

Partner,
Solicitor,
South Elmsall Team Leader
Chloe is a highly qualified lawyer with a passion for serving Wills & Probate clients. Building strong and lasting relationships with her clients is at the heart of her practice. She prioritises understanding their unique needs and providing tailored legal solutions with a friendly and professional manner....
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Jolene Head

Head of Department
With over 14 years’ experience as a qualified Solicitor, Jolene is a trusted and approachable legal professional based in our Huddersfield office. She specialises in Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Probate, Estate Administration and Deputyship applications. Known for her friendly and down-to-earth manner, Jolene takes time to listen to her clients and provides clear, practical advice tailored to their individual needs....
Lucy Pickles

Lucy Pickles

Solicitor
Lucy is a solicitor in the Wills and Probate department. Lucy jointed joined Ridley & Hall Solicitors in August 2018 as a Paralegal and was admitted to the roll of solicitors in October 2021....
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Holly Thurlbeck

Apprentice Solicitor
Holly works in the private client team at Barnsley where she assists with Wills, Lasting powers of Attorneys and Estate administration....
Deborah Kaye

Deborah Kaye

Associate Solicitor
Deborah Kaye joined the firm’s Private Client Team in July 2019, to contribute to the growth of that department. She brings with her a wealth of experience, having worked in this area of the law for over 20 years. Deborah previously had strong connections in the Holme Valley where she practised for many years and has welcomed the opportunity to work again in Huddersfield, having spent a few years working for a large multi-discipline firm in Bradford most recently....
Ann Silver

Ann Silver

Personal Assistant
Ann Silver is Personal Assistant to the firm’s Private Client Team. She joined Ridley & Hall in 1999 and over the years she has helped many hundreds of clients through the Will making process and supported many more through the distress of the death of a loved one and the Probate process...
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Lacey Panayiotou

Apprentice Solicitor
Lacey recently joined Ridley & Hall Solicitors as an Apprentice Solicitor, working within the Private Client team at the South Elmsall Office....
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Anam Amjid

Apprentice Solicitor
Anam recently joined Ridley & Hall Solicitors as an Apprentice Solicitor, based at the Huddersfield office. Her journey into law began with an outstanding academic achievement, having been awarded Best Student in Land Law—an accolade presented by Ridley & Hall themselves....
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Gina Brabham

Solicitor
Gina completed her law degree at The University of Leeds and the Legal Practice Course at Nottingham Trent University, where she obtained a Master of Laws qualification. Gina qualified as a Solicitor in 2020.Gina deals with a wide range of Private Client matters including Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Court of Protection and Probate and Estate administration.With a strong focus on being friendly and approachable, Gina prides herself on offering clear and pragmatic advice tailored to her clients’ individual needs....

Luke Evans

Solicitor
Having completed his training contract at a firm in the southeast, Luke qualified for their French Legal Services department in March 2023.After a year of niche and specialist practice, he moved back to South Yorkshire and built up a wealth of experience dealing with Wills, Probate, and Lasting Powers of Attorney at a historic local firm.Joining Ridley and Hall in February 2026, Luke’s advice is rooted in clarity, precision, and straightforwardness....


UK Leading Firm 2025

The Legal 500 Says:

“Ridley & Hall‘s team works across multiple Yorkshire offices to provide services in will writing and estate administration, with notable strength acting on behalf of vulnerable and elderly clients. Thomas Grice and Sarah Young jointly lead the team. Grice specialises in wills, probate, and lasting powers of attorney, while Young is particularly adept in contentious matters. Hannah Pedley is a name to note.”