Ashtons Legal‘s Norwich office houses two key lawyers of its lifetime planning team from across East Anglia: Gemma Helsdon, an experienced senior associate for wills, estate administration and probate, inheritance tax planning, powers of attorney, trusts, and lifetime and succession planning for high net-worth clients; and Karen Bacon, ’very professional, caring, and easy to talk to, who has been a member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) since 1996.
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‘Karen Bacon and her team at Ashtons Norwich I found to be very professional, caring, and easy to talk to at a very difficult time. Ashtons dealt with all the legal aspects when my Mum passed away, probate and her estate. They kept me informed and guided me every step of the way and was always there at the end of the phone if I had any questions or worries.’
‘Karen Bacon and all her colleagues were amazing. I felt that they were very considerate to my feelings and put me at ease.’
‘Ashtons have provided comprehensive service to cover our personal and commercial needs.’
‘I like the calm approach that Karen Bacon gives to put you at ease. There was a trust involved and I was particularly impressed by the knowledge that Karen Bacon has in this area. She was able to answer all my questions with ease. The explanations were very clear to the layman (me).'
‘The team work together very well to deliver a rounded service, ensuring the most appropriate person is involved to deliver specialist advice. I can go to my usual contact who will direct my enquiry to the right person in their team.’
‘Karen Bacon is good at responding promptly and in dealing with questions in a timely manner. Her approach is thorough and explains complex matters in simple language, avoiding jargon.’
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Gemma Helsdon; Karen Bacon