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About Frances
I have 18 years + experience of dealing with a wide range of private client matters, straightforward to more complex.
I try to identify all relevant issues offering each client practical advice in a clear but friendly and approachable manner. I enjoy supporting clients – individual and families – being mindful to be client focused whilst providing sound and up to date technical advice.
Following 13 years working in investment management and regulation & compliance, including with two investment banks, I changed track qualifying as a solicitor in 2007. My experience in the investment management and banking world and professional qualifications as a Stock Exchange Registered Representative; Certificates in Investment Regulation & Compliance and Investment Management Certificate provided a useful background for obtaining a law degree and later for following the route to qualifying as a solicitor (as has my secretarial background). Since 2007, I have worked in high street and multi office law firms gaining extensive and diverse experience and knowledge of private client matters.
I am fortunate to have two beautiful daughters and two amazing grandchildren. I enjoy spending my personal time with family and friends walking, going to the theatre and the cinema, music and comedy nights, and friendly competitive quizzes; reading and painting. I love to visit new places and explore scenic walks with the dog.
Specialisms
- Wills; Estate & Succession Planning
- All aspects of Estate Administration for high value, taxable and non-taxable estates including when there is an intestacy and when the Will has been challenged
- Court of Protection/Office of the Public Guardian, including Deputyship applications and the preparation and registration of powers of attorney
- Advising & supporting Executors, Trustees, Attorneys and Deputies
- Post death variations and Administration of Trusts (created by Wills)
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