Cunningtons LLP’s Wills and Probate team regularly helps clients across Manningtree, Harwich, Dovercourt and the villages in between – and there’s a good reason for that.
We Know the Area
Several key members of our Wills and Probate team live and work locally. That means when you come to us for advice on making a Will, dealing with a loved one’s estate, setting up a Lasting Power of Attorney, or thinking ahead with inheritance planning, you’re talking to people who genuinely know North Essex – not just a team who happens to have your postcode on file.
That local connection matters more than you might expect. It means we understand the family circumstances, property types and community concerns that are common to this part of Essex, and we can give you advice that reflects your real situation.
Home Visits Available in Manningtree, Harwich and Dovercourt
We understand that visiting a solicitor’s office can feel daunting. Whether you have mobility or health considerations, caring responsibilities, or you’d simply feel more at ease talking things through at home, we’re happy to come to you.
Because our team members live fairly locally, arranging a home visit across the Manningtree, Harwich and Dovercourt area is simple for us, so please do ask if it would help.
Local Faces You May Already Know
If you’ve been in the area for a while, you might recognise these two friendly faces who work out of our Braintree office:

Katrina has been a qualified solicitor for over 20 years and is a Partner in our Wills and Probate Department here in Braintree. She specialises in Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney and Estate Administration, and is a Dementia Friend.
Outside the office, you’ll usually find her caravanning with her granddaughter Sienna and dog Georgie, or at a festival.
Email: Katrina.Sharman@cunningtons.co.uk
Telephone: 01376 567284
Jane has spent over 20 years working in private client law and is a Legal Executive, also in our Braintree team. She advises on Wills, Trusts, Probate, Lasting Powers of Attorney and Court of Protection matters, with a particular interest in supporting elderly clients.
Like Katrina, Jane is a Dementia Friend.
Email: Jane.Adams@cunningtons.co.uk
Telephone: 01376 567279
What Our Wills and Probate Team Can Help With
Our Wills and Probate team can advise you on:
- Drafting and updating Wills;
- Probate and estate administration;
- Lasting Powers of Attorney;
- Inheritance tax planning;
- Trusts and estate planning;
- Deputyship applications; as well as
- Advice for executors and beneficiaries.
Whether your situation is relatively simple or involves more complex family or financial arrangements, we’ll give you clear, practical advice without the jargon.
Get in Touch
If you’re looking for advice from Wills and Probate solicitors in Manningtree, Harwich or Dovercourt, we’d love to hear from you. Call our Braintree office on 01376 326868 or use our online enquiry form to arrange an appointment, or ask about a home visit if that would suit you better.