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Alexandra Francis

Associate (TEP)


Why choose me

Working with private clients gives me the opportunity to support people during some of the most difficult times in their lives. Whether I’m helping them with estate planning or drafting wills, being able to provide professional and compassionate advice allows them to focus on their family.

I always try to anticipate my client’s needs, by combining my understanding of their family dynamic with my knowledge of private client law. If I can get ahead of their requirements, it reduces any potential stress for them at an already challenging time. I am a creative problem-solver but can also draw upon my experience in the sciences to translate technical language and complex advice into simple, easy-to-digest guidance for my clients.

My work is extremely diverse, ranging from young couples starting families and wanting to put wills in place, to divorcees needing to update their arrangements, and to the elderly or recently bereaved who need advice on estate administration.

I consider myself a friendly, efficient, and knowledgeable solicitor. I am a full member of STEP.

Outside of work, I love spending time with my family and friends, gardening, and gluten-free baking.

Working with private clients gives me the opportunity to support people during some of the most difficult times in their lives. Whether I’m helping them with estate planning or drafting wills, being able to provide professional and compassionate advice allows them to focus on their family.

I always try to anticipate my client’s needs, by combining my understanding of their family dynamic with my knowledge of private client law. If I can get ahead of their requirements, it reduces any potential stress for them at an already challenging time. I am a creative problem-solver but can also draw upon my experience in the sciences to translate technical language and complex advice into simple, easy-to-digest guidance for my clients.

My work is extremely diverse, ranging from young couples starting families and wanting to put wills in place, to divorcees needing to update their arrangements, and to the elderly or recently bereaved who need advice on estate administration.

I consider myself a friendly, efficient, and knowledgeable solicitor. I am a full member of STEP.

Outside of work, I love spending time with my family and friends, gardening, and gluten-free baking.

Questions my clients ask me

Yes, if you don’t want the Intestacy Rules to apply to your estate.

Although you may have joint accounts with your spouse, your spouse can only look after your affairs if they are named on your Lasting Power of Attorney for Property and Financial Affairs.

This will very much depend on what is in the estate, whether Inheritance Tax is payable, and other points like whether there is a property involved. The average is between 6-9 months, but I would suggest discussing this with your solicitor as the complexity of the estate may mean that additional time is required.

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