I have a strong background in dealing with Private Client matters and so provide specialist legal advice for private individuals and businesses. I am an experienced lawyer with extensive experience in Probate and Estate Administration.
I qualified as a solicitor in 2009 and have run my own niche law firm since 2014. I am truly committed to client satisfaction and work hard to offer my clients’ solutions tailored to meet their needs. I offer a holistic approach to client care, and have established very helpful strategic alliances with other professionals to offer services to assist our client bring matters to a truly satisfactory completion.
I accept cases nationally and where relevant, internationally. It doesn’t matter if you live 40 minutes or 4,000 miles from my office as I communicate with clients by emails and phone calls to carry out probate work.
I am friendly and out-going without compromising on my efficiency or professionalism. I strive to be the “shoulder to lean on” when dealing with difficult issues in life. With me, you will always receive a warm reception and dependable legal assistance.
I am the Managing Solicitor
I provide practical advice on Wills and testamentary matters such as Living Wills,use of Codicils,Tax Efficiency- use of Nil Band Rate Wills and Trusts, Statutory Powers of Trustees & PRs, implications of IHT & CGT on death.
I advise on estate administration in accordance Will or the intestacy rules, applications for grant of representation, Inheritance Tax, Legacy Distribution; claims under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975; Disputed Wills and other Contentious Issues, Post Death Variation.
Trusts: the creation, administration and termination of different types of trusts i.e. bare, discretionary, protective; duties of trustees; appointment, removals & retirements of trustees; account management; taxation on trusts; IHT, CGT and distribution.
I act for Elderly Clients inc Lasting Powers of Attorney, Appointeeship and Deputyship under the Court of Protection. Registration and Revocation of Enduring Power of Attorney.
I offer legal counsel from the incorporation of a new venture and offer a starter package as a platform to efficiently initiate your plans and progress to the next level quickly. My service comprises of key legal advice, standard documents and checklist of regulatory matters relevant to businesses in the UK.
I offer businesses advice on commercial agreements; secured lending, asset purchases and sale; legal charges as well as the legal formalities of exit strategy including succession planning and Lasting Powers of Attorneys.
I act for clients on sales, purchases of freehold and leasehold properties (whether private or by auction); Re-mortgages and Transfers; Shared Ownership and other property related transactions. Commercial Property: purchase, lease or financing of commercial premises such as the sale and purchase of freehold and leasehold commercial properties; granting, assignment and renewal of leases; licences to assign and legal charges.
University
2012 - 2012
The Association of Contentious Trust and Probate Specialists Associate Course
University
2000 - 2003
LL.B (Hons), Law
University
2009 - 2010
Postgraduate Diploma (merit), Oil and Gas Law
Amaka did all the conveyancing work until completion. We were first time buyer and were a bit lost on how things were working but Amaka explained us all the process and replied with patience to the numerous questions we had.
L. Bancelin
I required a firm to advise and provide contracts for a service based business. Also used for conveyancing work. Amaka was very professional from the outset and patient despite numerous questions asked, and produced excellent work both from an individual and business perspective. Would never need to go to anybody else. Highly recommend… This is the one time I can honestly say everything was done perfectly!
Mr Reza
My business partner and I had decided to part ways and I required a solicitor to overlook our separation agreement for me. Amaka prepared the agreement to ensure that I was protected from future disputes. Very efficient.
Mr J Brown
You made writing my Will less painful than anticipated. Clear, Concise information and advice…
Mrs G
Amaka was hired to work as legal consultant and associate producer on our film project "The Tenant" - she brought immense value to the project, marshalled all things legal and brought on board new ways of tackling the myriad challenges that are inherent in the production processes. She was a respected member of the core group and we look forward to working with her in the soonest future.
Mr D. Matti
Required a firm to advise and provide contracts for a service based business. Also used for conveyancing work. She was very professional from the outset and patient despite numerous questions asked, and produced excellent work both from an individual and business perspective. Would never need to go to anybody else. Highly recommend. This is the one time I can honestly say everything was done perfectly!
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Associate Member. The Association of Contentious Trust and Probate Specialists (ACTAPS) was established on Monday 8th September, 1997 for lawyers specialising in contentious trust and probate work
CoPPA is a multi-disciplinary organisation whose aims are to consolidate good practice and develop good practice in the Court of Protection and in the implementation of the Mental Capacity Act 2005.
STEP is the global professional association for practitioners who specialise in family inheritance and succession planning. We work to improve public understanding of the issues families face in this area and promote education and high professional standards among our members.