Sintons are a leading firm of solicitors based in Newcastle upon Tyne, serving the North of England and the UK.
As experienced wills, trusts & probate lawyers, Sintons are skilled and experienced in matters relating to:
- Wills & succession planning;
- Probate & estate administration;
- Powers of attorney & deputyships;
- Trusts; &
- Contesting a will & inheritance disputes.
Sintons are also recognised and accredited by the Legal 500 and STEP.
If you are based in Sunderland or the surrounding areas and require advice and legal representation with exceptional personal service please contact Sintons.
One of our specialists would be delighted to meet you either in our office or in your own home to talk through your requirements and answer any questions.
Sunderland is a city which forms part of Tyne & Wear in North East England. It is situated at the mouth of the River Wear. Over the centuries, Sunderland grew as a port, trading coal and salt. Ships began to be built on the river in the 14th century. By the 19th century, the port of Sunderland had grown to absorb Bishopwearmouth and Monkwearmouth. Sunderland has a population of 174,286.
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We’re delighted to welcome our newest intake of talent, as well as announce seat rotations for our progressing trainees and solicitor apprentices.
Welcoming our 1st-year Trainees & Apprentice: Finlay Dorman (Neurotrauma), Jake Bowyer (Family), Alexandra Bailey (Real Estate), Florence Read (Real Estate), and Anna Stanley (Wills, Trusts & Estates).
Celebrating our Seat Rotations:
• Ellie Stannard ➔ Employment
• Beth Tait ➔ Wills, Trusts & Estates
• Lewis Cooper ➔ Corporate
• Sabrina Jackland ➔ Dispute Resolution
• Sophie Lemon ➔ Residential Property
• Lucy Hunter ➔ Court of Protection
Plus, Faith Ramsay and Alex Patterson continue their great work in their current seats.
Wishing everyone the best of luck in this next chapter of their legal careers with us.
#EarlyCareers #LegalJobs #TraineeSolicitors #Apprenticeships #Sintons
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Sep 14
Sintons is proud to support Major Trauma Awareness Week 2026 with @dayonetrauma. This year`s message: "I lost my life when I didn`t die." Only 1 in 10 survivors of life-changing injury get the full support they need to rebuild their lives.
Find out more: https://tinyurl.com/mryxtz3p
#MajorTraumaAwarenessWeek #DayOneTrauma #MajorTrauma #TraumaSupport
Sep 14
Forced Blood Transfusion and the High Court`s Inherent Jurisdiction.
In Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust & Anor v QF [2026] the High Court considered whether a hospital could lawfully administer a life-saving blood transfusion under s.63 MHA to a patient who was objecting? The court examined the interface between MHA and the MCA and concluded that in cases where compulsory treatment under the MHA raises exceptional issues and no effective means of challenge exists, the inherent jurisdiction can function as a safeguard.
https://tinyurl.com/23hehe4c
#BloodTransfusion
Sep 11
The first wave of post-AGNI reported decisions is here.
In AR (Whether restrictions amount to a deprivation of liberty) [2026] the court found that extensive restrictions in a supported living placement did not amount to a deprivation of liberty, offering an early glimpse into the post-Cheshire West landscape following the Supreme Court`s decision in AGNI.
https://tinyurl.com/yv2uzjhe
#DeprivationofLiberty
Sep 10
Join Sintons & Institute of Registered Case Managers for "Planning Futures, Learning From Practice" — an evening exploring regulation, duty of care vs funding decisions, and real-world insight for case management professionals.
Register: https://tinyurl.com/yhm8d9cw
#CaseManagement #IRCM
Sep 10
67% of people in the UK don`t have a Will, or theirs is outdated. Without one, the law decides who inherits — not you.
A Will isn`t about wealth. It`s about making your wishes clear https://tinyurl.com/4unbsmfs
#EstatePlanning #Wills #LegalAdvice
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