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 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

Bethan Thomas

Senior Paralegal
Court of Protection

Ceri Burns

Solicitor
Wills & Probate

Daniela Keogh

Legal Advisor
Corporate & Employment

Nicole Watts

Lifetime Planning Manager
Wills & Lifetime Planning

Sophie Prescott

Solicitor
Wills & Probate

Abigail Blakemore

Senior Legal Assistant
Wills & Probate

Anne Scheland

Partner
Head of Corporate & Commercial

Beth Sales

Associate
Commercial Property

Bethan Thomas

Senior Paralegal
Court of Protection

Carly McCann

Talent and Engagement Manager
Talent & Engagement

Ceri Burns

Solicitor
Wills & Probate

Chris Hayes

Employment Partner
Head of Innovation

Christine Sutton

Consultant Solicitor
Commercial Property

Clare Lawrence

Talent and Engagement Manager
Recruitment

Clare Mathieson

Associate
Commercial Property

Corinne Vaughan

Associate
Operations Manager, Residential Property

Daniel Nevin

Solicitor
Residential Property

Daniela Keogh

Legal Advisor
Corporate & Employment

Deana Phillips

Associate
Employment law specialist

Emma Evans

Associate Solicitor
Family & Relationships

Frances Cartwright

Associate
Wills & Probate

Holly Thomas

Solicitor
Family & Relationships

Ian Millington

Partner & Legal Services Director
Commercial Property

India Hill

Legal Assistant
Wills & Probate

James Cullen

Associate
Commercial Property

Joel Harries

Legal Assistant
Residential Property & Support

Justine Watkinson

Partner & Engagement Director
Employment Law

Kathy Szeputi

Head of Brand & Communications
Marketing

Lauren Douglas

Solicitor
Corporate & Commercial

Louise Harcombe

Solicitor
Employment lawyer

Mandy Ridgway

Customer Experience Executive
Wills & Lifetime Planning

Megan Bell

Paralegal
Employment Law

Michael Chambers

Partner
Head of Resolution and Recovery

Michael Richards

Senior Associate
Head of Commercial Recoveries

Molly Ward

Paralegal
Commercial & IP

Nicole Watts

Lifetime Planning Manager
Wills & Lifetime Planning

Paul Beckett

Operations and Risk Director

Paul Hilton

Consultant Solicitor
Commercial Recoveries

Paul Marsh

Consultant Solicitor
Insolvency

Peter Southeran

Consultant Solicitor
Commercial Dispute Resolution

Rachel Hodnett

Paralegal
Family & Relationships

Rachael Piggott

Senior Associate
Commercial contracts expert

Richard Burnett

Commercial Director
Helping your business succeed

Richard Owen

Senior Associate
Commercial Dispute Resolution expert

Ruth Heap

Partner and Head of Private Client Services
Wills & Probate

Sara Wakefield

Associate
Residential Property

Sophie Bebbington

Associate
Contentious probate and litigation specialist

Sophie Prescott

Solicitor
Wills & Probate

Theo Thomas

Legal Assistant
Residential Property

Wendy Randall

Probate Practitioner & Senior Associate
Wills & Probate

Zoe Williams

Solicitor
Commercial Property

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