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

    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.

    Mrs A

    Chris Hopkins was very professional and gave us invaluable advice and support.

    The Legal 500 - 2025 Edition

    We found Mr Hopkins approachable and polite. He explained the procedure thoroughly in a knowledgeable way that we could understand. We found everyone involved to be helpful, efficient and professional at all times. I found the overall cost to be reasonable and not over priced. All in all, I would have no hesitation recommending Butcher & Barlow.

    S Greenhalgh

    I would like to thank Chris on behalf of myself and daughter for his advice and kindness shown to us. It was really appreciated. I would not hesitate to recommend Chris and Butcher & Barlow to my friends and family in the future.

    M Craddock

    Many thanks for your attention to produce our Wills and Powers of Attorney. We have appreciated the professionalism and kindness of all the staff we have met during this process. Chris helped our decision making greatly and spent time ensuring not only that we understood but also that it was ok to change our minds half way through the process. The fees are very reasonable and everything was completed in a timely fashion.

    Jane and John Williams

    Reception were friendly and welcoming. Service - very professional and ensured we understood the procedures in a comfortable setting.

    K Hodkinson

    I was most impressed and grateful for the service I received drafting a new Will, from the telephone calls to the visit of Mr Hopkins to my home. Thank you.