With capabilities in both contentious and non-contentious trust and probate matters, Duncan Lewis Solicitors is spearheaded by Caroline Roche. Roche is knowledgeable of inheritance tax, issues of lack of capacity, and undue influence mandates. The ‘professional and efficient’ Eleanor Murray handles the removal of executors.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Duncan Lewis Solicitors have been so professional from the second we had our first consultation. They have promptly communicated with us with updates on our situation, putting us at ease throughout this stressful time. They have shown great support throughout.'
- ‘We currently work with both Caroline Roche and Eleanor Murray, both of whom have been professional, empathetic, and understanding of our situation. Our main source of communication has been through Eleanor, who has definitely built up our trust in her capabilities. This has been a difficult time for us, but Eleanor has put us at ease, as she has clearly demonstrated her expertise and we fully trust her.’
- ‘Patience, professionalism, and empathy without losing the factual side of my particular case, for me, makes this practice unique.'
- ‘Dealing with Duncan Lewis was excellent, and they respond in a timely manner. They would give realistic timeframes as to when they would next contact me. Duncan Lewis has got excellent, professional, and supportive staff.’
- ‘Eleanor Murray is calm, assured, and responds quickly.’
- 'Eleanor Murray is professional and efficient. Her and Caroline Roche demonstrate very good listening skills and take on board their clients’ wishes and feelings with empathy. They are happy to answer questions each step of the way and I feel I am in a safe pair of hands.’
Practice head
Caroline Roche
Other key lawyers
Eleanor Murray