Welcome to J & S P Pope LLP - the oldest unamalgamated firm of solicitors in the ancient city of Exeter.

This firm was established in 1833 and has been located in Gandy Street in the centre of the City since 1840. We have always tried to give sound and sensible advice to our clients and their families, some of whom have been coming back to us for several generations.

The work of the firm divides into three main sections:

Conveyancing

• Residential Property - Dealing with the sale and purchases of both freehold and leasehold properties.
• Preparation of Home Information Packs
• Commercial Property - Business sales and acquisitions, the creation of business tenancies, business transfers, Licensing and acquisition of Public Houses.
• Legal Implementation of Self Invested Pension Plans (SIPPS)
• Agricultural holdings

Private Client

• Drafting Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney and Living Wills
• Dealing with the administration of estates
• Acting as professional Executors
• Inheritance tax planning and planning for care home fees
• Advising the Elderly generally
• Advising and Assisting in cases of Mental Incapacity

Family Law

• Divorce and family breakdown
• Civil partnerships
• Cohabitation Contracts
• Separation agreements
• Property disputes and litigation

If you would like to discuss any of the matters listed above, or would like an estimate for our services, please contact the appropriate member of staff as listed on the contact page.