Gay Solicitors

Legal Advice For Gay Men, Lesbians and Same-Sex Couples From Bradin Trubshaw Partnership Solicitors

Gay Solicitors
The Bradin Trubshaw Partnership have been serving the legal needs of gay and lesbian clients for 6 years, offering a wide range of services tailored to the very specific needs of the gay and lesbian clients. Although based in the West Midlands we have represented gay men and lesbians across the UK.

Gay Solicitors – why the need?
You may be wondering why, if you are a gay man or lesbian, that you would need to come to a gay solicitor. When you are facing a particularly difficult situation, in your life, you want somebody who can not only understand the legal issues you face, but also someone who is in tune with your lifestyle as a gay man or lesbian. In this situation using a gay solicitor can give you that extra comfort that your particular needs will be looked after, expertly, and with a clear understanding of your situation a and lifestyle choices.

Bradin Trubshaw Solicitors – what we offer to gay and lesbian clients:
We offer a friendly and efficient legal service, we are able to help with buying and selling property, we will also provide practical advice to ensure that your property passes to your partner on death if required. At present, same sex couple have no automatic right to benefit from their partners estate. We have prepared Wills and Powers of Attorney for numerous gay clients who have all been delighted with the understanding and sensible approach we have to dealing with matters for them.

There are times when you may need advice following the breakdown of a relationship. As we understand many of the issues involved, we can ensure that you receive the best advice for your situation.

Civil Partnerships - partnership rights for gay men and lesbians
The Civil Partnership Act came into force in December 2005. Civil Partnerships creates many new rights and responsibilities. See our legal advice on the Civil Partnership Act pages to understand what Civil Partnerships may mean to you.

Our work within the gay & lesbian community
Lee Trubshaw has supported Lesbian and Gay Switchboard in Birmingham for the past 4 years by being an operator for the organisation and recently as a member of the committee. He is also actively involved in the running of the Gay and Lesbian Bereavement Service which provides counselling for gay and lesbian clients following a bereavement.

Our gay and lesbian clients have commented:

“It was such a relief talking to Bradin Trubshaw about my case – I felt that I could be totally open with them and they would understand and sympathise with my situation as a gay man."

Gay financial advice:

Gay men, lesbians and same-sex couples should always seek financial advice from an organisation that understands their particular needs. We recommend that you contact Isis Financial Planners - independent financial advisers serving the UK's gay and lesbian community.