Email: Michael.Fitzgerald@porterdodson.co.uk
Phone: 01823 652131
Location: Taunton Position: Legal Advisor
Team: Private Client
Specialism: Administering an estate, Appointing an attorney, Court of Protection, Estate administration including probate and intestacy, Inheritance and other taxes, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Making and updating a will, Succession planning, Wills and probate
I joined Porter Dodson as a Legal Advisor in October 2022. I have eight years’ experience in advising a wide range of clients in matters concerning wills, powers of attorney, administration of estates and acting as an attorney.
I take pride in building a close relationship with my clients and providing them with holistic advice at what is a very difficult time for them. I achieve this by encouraging transparency and tailoring my approach according to my clients’ concerns.
I am happy to act for my clients remotely where necessary or indeed in person at our Taunton office.
Both Michael and Eleri were very friendly and professional explaining matters in an easily understood manner
Professional and approachable, with the right level of empathy and understanding.
I first met Michael in 2019 and found him extremely efficient and courteous. I then lost him and luckily found him again when he took over the administration of my dear friend. He showed great patience and understanding. I shall continue to use Porter Dodson again.
I've found that Michael and his secretary Melanie very efficient in dealing with probate and administering my late father's will. Very approachable and reply to queries usually within 24 hours.
I wish to offer my sincere thanks to Michael Fitzgerald, Helen Legg, Peter Cooke and anyone else who worked on the team dealing with my late brother's estate at Porter Dodson LLP. Their professionalism was clearly obvious and their communication with me was appropriately concise and informative. I have no hesitation in recommending them all and the firm of Porter Dodson to others.
I was confronted with a very stressful situation, being the sole executor of a Will. Michael Fitzgerald and his colleagues not only showed empathy and compassion but dealt with the execution of the Will promptly and kept me informed throughout the probate process. I would have no hesitation in using Porter Dodson again for any legal needs.
Well organised, quick to respond to my needs and able to respond with knowledge and understanding. I was lucky to be recommended by the previous owner of this flat when we moved to the South West.
My partner and I wished to update our wills and to put in place Power of Attorney. Michael Fitzgerald took us through the process for each, and was approachable, knowledgeable and very thorough throughout. We felt he had a genuine interest in making the best arrangements for us. We were happy with Porter Dodson's service when we made our original wills some years ago but our recent experience has very much confirmed to us that these are very safe hands.