Wills and Probate
Ward Gethin is a long established firm with many years experience in the provision of professional legal advice and assistance. Our private client department constantly strives to maintain its reputation as being client focused. The Wills and Probate department have a high level of expertise and sensitivity.
We can never be sure what the future holds but we can each take steps to anticipate and manage life's changes.
Ward Gethin's Wills and Probate lawyers offer a comprehensive service including:
- Will Drafting
- Administration of Estates
- Trusts and Affairs
- Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs)
- Deputyships
- Tax Planning
- Elderly Clients
We will provide an emphatic and informative relationship while the legal process unfolds. A lack of information leads to concern and worry so we try to keep you as informed as possible through the process to make sure you know what is happening. Your wishes are our priority.
We can also provide storage of your Will and house Deeds free of charge in our fire proof storage.
Home Visits
Please don't worry if you are unable, or would prefer not, to come to the office to see us. We will be pleased to make a home visit within the Norfolk or Cambridgeshire area to anyone who would like to discuss matters in their own home. Please ask if you would like this service when you make an appointment.
Diane Hewitt
Diane is a Chartered Legal Executive in the Private Client team. She advises on Wills, Probate, LPAs and Court of Protection work.
Diane is currently studying for the STEP diploma in Will preparation and drafting.
01760 721992
Cheryl Page
Cheryl is a Solicitor, Partner and head of the Private Client team. As well as managing the department, she advises on Wealth Management, Trusts, Probate, Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney and Elderly Client and Court of Protection work. She is a full member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP), Solicitors for the Elderly (SFE) and Association of Contentious Trusts and Probate Specialists (ACTAPS). She is also a Notary Public.
Cheryl is currently studying for the STEP diploma in Trusts Disputes.
Marcus Phillips
Marcus, a solicitor, joined the Private Client Team in December 2009 having previously worked in Cambridgeshire. He advises on the making of wills and the administration of estates after someone has died as well as the making and registering of Lasting Powers of Attorney and the appointment of Deputies, both to look after someone else’s affairs, through the Court of Protection.
Marcus is a Professional Member of Solicitors for the Elderly (SFE)
In his personal life he is a keen writer, performer and organiser in local amateur dramatics and a black belt in Shotokan Karate.
Marcus is currently studying for the STEP membership exchanges this coming academic year.
Sandra Rawson
Sandra Rawson is a Chartered Legal Executive in the Private Client team and a member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners. She advises on Wills, Probate, Trusts and Court of Protection work. She is a full member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners.
