Chris Hopkins

Chris Hopkins

Partner

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I joined Butcher & Barlow in 2004 and became a Partner in the Firm in 2010.

I specialise in:

  • Wills;
  • Probate;
  • Trusts;
  • Estates and Tax planning;
  • Preparation of Lasting Powers of Attorney; and
  • Court of Protection applications.

Whilst I am now based primarily at our Bury office, I do have strong connections and a number of clients at the Prestwich office where I worked from 2005 until moving to the Bury office at the end of 2012.

I am a fully qualified member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP), the leading professional body for the trust and estate profession worldwide, having been awarded an overall distinction for completion of the course as well as achieving the highest mark worldwide in my final exam. My results place me in the top 10% of STEP qualified practitioners in the world meaning I am perfectly placed and well equipped to offer specialist and expert advice on all types of private client matters.

I deal with a substantial and varied client base, helping people plan for the future and providing solutions for their planning needs. I am also responsible for the administration of some very large estates as well as being involved in the management of a number of trust funds totalling several million pounds which have been running for many years.

Whilst out of the office I play the guitar and sing in a local band. I also enjoy football, playing as much as I can as well as going to watch Manchester United as much as possible. Whilst not playing music or football, I enjoy spending time at home with my family and young children.

 

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    What our clients say about Chris

    Chris was kind and understanding and gave me good advice. He was friendly and very helpful, and dealt with my matter with speed and efficiency. Chris previously drew up our Wills after giving us good advice. I will give all my future business to Butcher & Barlow as I trust Chris and the Firm to deal with my affairs honestly and thoroughly.

    E West

    Brilliant service from start to finish. We needed a solicitor initially to help with Probate. In particular, we needed someone who would guide us in regard to Trusts for our grandchild whose father had died. Chris was brilliant. He helped us negotiate the whole process, and we were happy to instruct a colleague to manage the property sale too. A special thank you to Paula who, at the end of the phone, never made us feel that our questions were anything other than welcome. We'd never go anywhere else.

    Jane

    The service we received for our application for Lasting Powers of Attorney from Chris Hopkins was informative, efficient and friendly. We were kept informed throughout various stages of the application and are pleased and totally satisfied with the final outcome. Thank you.

    J & B Green

    Chris Hopkins could not have been more helpful and honest in the advice he gave. Would not hesitate in recommending Butcher & Barlow to others.

    M Simpson

    Mr Hopkins has been most helpful during our conversations over the past few months. His advice was much appreciated and the friendly and efficient manner it was administered was much appreciated by my wife and myself.

    K Topping

    Thorough advice, expertise and subsequent execution in producing my Will.

    N Robinson

    Great advice and efficient . Would use again without hesitation

    Pauline

    Following a recommendation from a friend who has been a long standing client, we found Chris Hopkins and his staff very pleasant, friendly and efficient to deal with. The helpful advice and service was much appreciated.

    K Toppig

    Registering a Power of Attorney was particularly difficult for us because of personal circumstances. The service we received from Butcher & Barlow was excellent, friendly, informative and effective. I no longer need to worry about this and can concentrate on family life. I would particularly like to thanks Chris Hopkins for his input. Thank you all.

    D Mellor

    Chris Hopkins was excellent in dealing with my late husband's estate and Probate efficiently and with kindness.