Cochran Consulting
Protect Your Future with Expert Wills & Probate Support
About Nicola Cochran
Nicola Cochran is a highly experienced Wills & Probate Solicitor with over 20 years of dedicated work in wills, estate administration, tax planning, and powers of attorney. Nicola supports individuals and families with comprehensive, compassionate legal services to ensure peace of mind for the future.
What Nicola offers
Wills & Trusts
Creating clear, legally sound wills with expert guidance. Advice on setting up trusts and inheritance tax planning ensures your estate is structured effectively to benefit loved ones and minimise tax liabilities.
Probate & Estate Administration
Support for executors and families through probate, including applying for a Grant of Probate, collecting assets, preparing estate accounts, completing HMRC inheritance tax returns, and administering estates with or without a will.
Powers of Attorney
Preparation of Lasting Powers of Attorney for property and financial affairs and for health and welfare, plus General Powers of Attorney.
Credentials & Qualifications
- Solicitor admitted in England & Wales since 15 August 2005
- Member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (TEP) since 2008
- Accredited with the Association of Lifetime lawyers — part of just 1% of UK lawyers recognised for elder law expertise
- Member of the Law Society’s Probate Section
- Passed ACTAPS exams in 2010 (probate)
- Holds an LLB (Hons) and an MBA, giving her both legal depth and business insight
Why Choose Nicola
- 2 decades of specialist experience in wills, estate planning, and probate
- Highly qualified in elder law
- Offers personalised service—initial free phone consultation, flexible appointments via home/hospital visits, or Zoom/ WhatsApp
- Empathetic & clear communicator, with a track record of guiding clients through complex decisions
“Nicola was professional, friendly, knowledgeable and so helpful.”
Valemus Law Client
“She explained everything clearly and showed patience and understanding.”
Setfords Testimonial