Our People
Jeanette joined Laceys as an office junior and then worked in various departments throughout the firm, obtaining valuable experience. She is now a paralegal and assists the lawyers within the Wills, Probate, Trusts and tax team.
Jeanette typically advises clients with;
- Making applications to the Court of Protection for the appointment of Deputies to look after the financial affairs of clients who are no longer mentally capable to do so themselves;
- Managing client affairs under Enduring and Lasting Powers of Attorney. support the solicitors in various jobs, drafting correspondence and documents and assist with probate administration, preparation of Inheritance Tax forms and Estate Accounts.
Jeanette also supports the solicitors in various jobs, including drafting correspondence and documents in relation to probate administration and preparation of Inheritance Tax forms and Estate Accounts.
Outside the office
Outside of work Jeanette enjoys long walks, eating out and travel.
Wills, Probate, Tax and Trusts
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Trustees and costs: when can the trust pay the bill?
October 8, 2026
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The Real Cost of DIY Probate: Why It Pays to Get Help
July 15, 2026
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Why it’s important to make Lasting Powers of Attorney now, and not leave it to the future
July 9, 2026
Making a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is a crucial part of planning for the future, but people often put it off. We l
The Association of Lifetime Lawyers: 30 Years of Supporting Those Most in Need
June 25, 2026
Our clients often come to us at significant moments in their lives: making a Will, planning for later life, putting in p
Informal Care and Estates: Lessons from Rogers v Wills
April 23, 2026
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UK Inheritance Tax – Changes to Business Relief in 2026
February 3, 2026
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5 Poole Road
Bournemouth
Dorset
BH2 5QL
Tel 01202 377800
9 Poole Road
Bournemouth
Dorset
BH2 5QR
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