Ruth Heap

Partner and Head of Private Client Services

Ruth and her team work with family members to get their legal affairs sorted. It can be difficult to think about making a will or planning what happens with the family home, investments and personal possessions if someone passes away. Ruth’s team helps individuals and their families sort out Wills, Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA), Trusts, probate and more. Many clients have stayed with HM3 Legal for years, returning time and time again, and readily recommend our service to friends.

Ruth is a certified STEP practitioner, meaning she is internationally recognised as an expert in her field, with proven qualifications and experience. Click here to find out more about STEP service standards.

Ruth is ranked in Band 1 in the prestigious Chamber and Partners legal publication, one of few lawyers recognised for providing legal advice to high net worth individuals. She specifically helps clients with estate and wealth management, and asset protection (including succession planning).

Lifetime planning

Whatever life throws at you, we can help you to legally sort out your affairs. Lifetime planning also covers inheritance tax planning and financial planning for care home fees meaning you can be prepared for the unexpected in life.

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What can you expect? Updates – we will not leave you wondering what is happening. Clear explanations – we do not hide behind legal jargon. Our friendly team take the time to understand each situation – often visiting clients in their homes. We also know that probate can cause a great deal of anxiety. If this sounds familiar or you are in this situation, we can help with legal disputes too.

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Meet members of Ruth's team

Abigail Blakemore

Senior Legal Assistant
Wills & Probate

Frances Cartwright

Associate
Wills & Probate

India Hill

Legal Assistant
Wills & Probate

Judith Gloria

Paralegal
Wills & Probate

Nicole Watts

Lifetime Planning Manager
Wills & Lifetime Planning

Shannon Ashley

Legal Assistant
Wills & Probate

Wendy Randall

Probate Practitioner & Senior Associate
Wills & Probate
Ruth works closely with

Corinne Vaughan

Associate
Operations Manager, Residential Property

Emma Evans

Associate Solicitor
Family & Relationships

Michael Chambers

Partner
Head of Resolution and Recovery

Sophie Bebbington

Associate
Contentious probate and litigation specialist

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