Josephine joined Hodge Jones & Allen Solicitors as an Associate Solicitor in January 2020. Her work involves advising individuals in relation to the following:
- Drafting complex wills
- Inheritance Tax planning
- Probate and Estate Administration
- Preparation and registration of Lasting Powers of Attorney
- Advising on and drafting lifetime and will trust deeds including Personal Injury Trusts, Discretionary Trusts and Life Interest Trusts
- Deputyship applications
- Assisting in the management of the financial affairs of mentally incapacitated clients
Josephine aims to provide a service which is just as strong as her technical ability. She will always listen and understand a client’s concerns and priorities before providing a solution which is both practical and cost-effective. Josephine endeavours to communicate clearly, keep clients informed and act promptly when progressing all matters.
Education
- 2019: STEP Advanced Certificate in Will Writing: passed with merit
- 2019: Masters in Law and Business, BPP University: distinction
- 2014: Legal Practice Course, BPP University (Cambridge): distinction
- 2011: Law LLB, University of East Anglia: 2:1
Career
- 2020: Associate Solicitor, Hodge Jones & Allen Solicitors
- 2018: Solicitor, Guile Nicholas Solicitors
- 2015: Trainee Solicitor, Jeffrey Mills Solicitors (now Beacon Wealth Legal Limited)
Membership and appointments
- Affiliate Member of STEP (Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners)
- Law Society Private Client Member
Personal interests
Josephine a slightly out of practice grade 6 classical pianist and enjoys playing in her spare time. She is also a very active person with interests in general fitness, running and swimming.
On more adventurous holidays she enjoys skiing, surfing, diving and hiking. Josephine loves to travel and have particular affection for the South American landscape, culture and cuisine.
She enjoys pro bono work and has volunteered with Shelter, the Innocence Project and has walked on several of London’s Legal Walks in aid of Access of Justice.
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