Ashtons Legal has a deep bench of talent across its offices and Norwich, where senior associates Karen Bacon and Gemma Helsdon are the standout practitioners, is no exception. 'This team is super-efficient, always approachable, very helpful', says one client. Helsdon and long-standing STEP member Bacon frequently handle estate administration, probate, inheritance tax planning, Powers of Attorney, trusts, and lifetime planning for high-net-worth clients. 'They will always go the extra mile for the client'.
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- 'We have been using Ashtons for over five years and have always found them responsive, knowledgeable, helpful and open to help us with our queries.'
- 'Loren Clapham has been outstanding for us.'
‘All individuals delivered a personal service; a unique quality making the client feel as if you are the only customer, not often felt with other companies. Karen Bacon’s team were exceptional in this personalised service, we cannot speak highly enough of them.’
‘This team is super-efficient, always approachable, very helpful and keeps you updated with any information they might receive . ’
‘Karen Bacon is approachable, competent, thorough, conscientious, diligent and efficient. I am impressed by the speed with which she was able to submit the probate application, given the size and complexity of the estate in question.'
‘Karen Bacon is knowledgeable and proactive in dealing with personal tax and probate matters, She works well with other professionals to provide a joined up service for her clients.’
‘The firm is clear and concise on the wills, trust and probate process. With sound sensible advice.’
‘They are very professional and will always go the extra mile for the client.’
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