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5 reasons people hate dealing with Probate lawyers

Back in 2001, I was somewhat concerned that my Dad would stop talking to me, as I qualified as a Solicitor. He had always taught me from a young age that lawyers specialise in daylight robbery! Perhaps that's the root of why I strive for great value for my...

Gents, your lady wants a Will more than lingerie

Wills

Gents, the truth is, your lady will be far more open to receiving lingerie, if she feels protected, secure and remembered in your Will. Getting a Will in place should not take months, but it might take a couple of weeks, and you know how busy December gets. Do...

Behind closed doors… disclose it

Wills

Lots of things happen behind closed doors, that your professional Willwriter needs to be told about. If you answer all the questions your lawyer asks you with thought and consideration, you're unlikely to miss anything. If you support someone financially during your...

Letters of Wishes are flexible and updateable

Letters of Wishes, Wills

I know, I don't know if "updateable" is a real word either, but you know what I mean. Your Will is generally legally binding (funeral wishes in your Will are merely wishes, and can be changed without changing your Will, but the rest is legally binding, with language...

A missing Will, is no Will

Wills

When you die, your Will is either going to be there, or it's not. If it can't be found, it's not there. If you die in a house fire, your Will is likely to die with you. I recommend to all my clients that their valuable documents (Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney,...

Do you actually need a Grant of Probate?

Wills

A lady far too young to be thinking about applying for a Grant of Representation attended my office this week, to deal with her own Will. She had very thoroughly tackled the Probate forms as far as she felt able, in the relatively early stages of grief, following the...

I’ve been told off and given some of my own medicine

Wills

Maybe I'm too old to be told off, but my little sister had some firm words for me today, after I re-enacted my paragliding experience in Oludeniz, a most beautiful and inspiring area of Turkey. I told my sister that I am so obsessed by my job, that the subject of...

The 2 week Will

Wills

At JC Independent Wills & Probate, we like to take a good amount of time off. As in, go on holiday for weeks at a time. Our biggest professional risk, is that we take instructions, and you, our client, do not get around to signing your Will or Lasting Power of...

Parent friendly Willwriters

Wills

Some couples find it impossible to find time during a busy working week, to make an appointment to discuss their Will instructions without a child holding on to their legs, or the office ringing constantly. If you're struggling to get round to Wills, even though you...

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justin winter

16:21 11 Apr 22

Jane took time to listen to our situation, gave unbiased advice. Completed all aspects, making it as simple as possible. We were very unsure of the process, before we chatted to Jane, after, we felt very comfortable with the outcome and our minds have been put at rest. First class service.

Ruth Tuffnell

09:26 18 Mar 22

I have needed to chat a couple of matters through with Jane in the past and she's always been incredibly accommodating and genuinely helpful. I would highly recommend her services for all things Wills and Probate.

Rocket Girl Coaching

15:44 05 Mar 22

There are very few people like Jane Cassell, she is relentless in providing a professional, swift and heart focussed service. Jane is living her values in her business every day and I recommend her to everyone who needs a hand doing the harder stuff in life around wills/probate.

Sally Brant

16:51 04 Mar 22

Jane has a wonderful touch when dealing with sensitive situations and is also extremely knowledgeable and professional. She passionately believes in going the extra mile to give a tailored service unique to each client. I would not hesistate to recommend Jane in a second. She cares about each and every outcome. Don't delay call or email Jane today!

Aya Hastwell

15:25 04 Mar 22

I used this type of services first time. An acquaintance recommended JC Independent Wills & Probate Ltd, and I couldn't get more professional and attentive support that I received from Jane Cassell. She guided me through the whole process, and I was happy with the result. It was essential to understand various specifics of my situation, and Jane gave me clear and reliable advice. I would recommend JC Independent Wills & Probate Ltd to anyone who wants personalised approach, and guaranteed result.

Val Dobson

12:48 04 Mar 22

We had our Power of Attorneys prepared by Jane Cassell and were very impressed by her professional & friendly manner and her ability to make us feel completely at ease.Because of the positive experience we had with drawing up our POAS, when it was time for us to update our Wills, there was only one person we wanted to prepare them for us & that was Jane. She has the ability to explain things fully in a manner we could both understand & expertly guided us through what some people may feel is a difficult process.We would have no hesitation in recommending Jane to our friends and family.

Frances Harty

20:07 31 Jan 22

Myself and my husband recently asked Jane to help us arrange our Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney, and I couldn't recommend her highly enough. A friend recommended Jane to us as this was something we had been wanting to do for a long time but couldn't get round to organising - plus it was something we were putting off, if we are honest. I first spoke to Jane on the phone for initial guidance and then we had a Skype meeting to go through the details. She was kind, patient and really helpful, making suggestions for things we hadn't even thought about. Jane took into account our personal circumstances with great care and understanding. She was then extremely efficient in getting our documents back to us for signing, even though it was during the run-up to Christmas. We had once thought of trying to organise our Wills ourselves, or just popping along to a local solicitors, and we're so glad that we asked Jane instead. It's an incredibly sensitive, personal and thought-provoking process, and Jane made it simple and wonderfully considered for us. I have since recommended her services to two friends and I don't doubt that she will provide them with the professional, compassionate service that she has shown us. Many, many thanks.