Solicitor at Poole Alcock LLP

Claire Ellis

Solicitor - Partner and Head of Wills & Probate

SRA ID: 416056

Claire is passionate about making sure people have all they need to make their lives and those of their loved ones easier and helping people prepare for the future. She works with people during what is often one of the most difficult times of their lives and ensure that they are looked after in a caring, compassionate way that is tailored to their needs. Claire has experience with all areas of private client work including Wills, Powers of Attorney, Estate Administration and Court of Protection work. Claire is also a member of Solicitors for the Elderly a national organisation of lawyers who provide specialist legal advice for older and vulnerable people. She has also undertaken Dementia Friend training.

2A Lawton Road, ST7 2BJ

Licensed for 14 years

Practice Areas

Wills, Trusts & Probate

5.0/5 81 Client Reviews 81
  • Wills, Trusts & Probate 97%
  • Family Law 3%
81 Client Reviews

5.0/5

Overall experience

  • Value For Money
  • Communication
  • Initial Impressions
  • Approachability
  • Documentation Accuracy
  • Legal knowledge

Reviews summary

  • Excellent
    80
  • Very Good
    1
  • Average
    0
  • Poor
    0
  • Awful
    0

Review sources

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Verified Anonymous Added 12 hours ago Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Poole Alcock LLP
April 01, 2025 20250401145302

My husbands bereavement

5

Very good communication. Had some problems getting through by phone to the Alsager office sometimes.

Lawyer named in this review: Claire Ellis

A representative from Poole Alcock LLP responded to this review on 01 April, 2025

Thank you for your valuable review and feedback, we are delighted that we have been able to help you especially at such a difficult time for you. Very best wishes.

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Jan Harland
Verified Jan Harland Added 1 month ago Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Poole Alcock LLP
February 24, 2025 20250224154258

Efficient, friendly & professional

5

The solicitor handling my work was really helpful and answered my many questions at the start and not during the process. The work took much less time than I expected and that has helped me to get on with sorting out the rest of the estate. I would definitely recommend them to anyone.

Lawyer named in this review: Claire Ellis

A representative from Poole Alcock LLP responded to this review on 24 February, 2025

Your feedback has made our day Jan, thank you for sharing your positive experience with us. We are very grateful for your kind words and valuable feedback. We are delighted to hear that Claire was able to help you in this matter and very pleased that your will recommend Poole ALcock. Thank you again.

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Ian Hurt
Verified Ian Hurt Added 1 month ago Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Poole Alcock LLP
February 20, 2025 20250220130108

Estate Matters

5

Very helpful and friendly service.

Lawyer named in this review: Claire Ellis

A representative from Poole Alcock LLP responded to this review on 20 February, 2025

Thank you for taking the time to complete the review questionnaire and for leaving us a 5 star review. We are delighted that you found the service you received to be very helpful and friendly. Very best wishes.

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Christopher Jones
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February 20, 2025 20250220124545

Dealing with Estate

5

Dealt with Poole Alcock for many years now and not in particular happy circumstances for me.

The approach has always been sympathetic, kind and considerate.

May I mention Claire Ellis in particular as she has always been kind & helpful.

Lawyer named in this review: Claire Ellis

A representative from Poole Alcock LLP responded to this review on 20 February, 2025

Thank you very much Christopher for continuing to use Poole Alcock, we are very happy that Claire was able to help help you during such a difficult time and has been sympathetic, kind and considerate. We are very grateful for your continued support and kind words and your feedback is much appreciated. Very best wishes.

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Colin
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August 13, 2024 20240813140934

Grant of Probate

5

Extremely satisfied in the manner in which the matter was handled.

Lawyer named in this review: Claire Ellis

A representative from Poole Alcock LLP responded to this review on 13 August, 2024

Hello Colin thank you so much for your great review, we look forward to working with you again in the future.

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Philip
Verified Philip Added 9 months ago Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Poole Alcock LLP
June 10, 2024 20240610161641

A review of Poole Alcock Congleton

5

My Wife and I have dealt with this firm for quite sometime, I recently engaged them to update my will and to discuss ways to minimize the impact of long term care cost on our estate. I am very happy with the outcome and found Claire to be very helpful and approachable.

Lawyer named in this review: Claire Ellis

A representative from Poole Alcock LLP responded to this review on 10 June, 2024

Hi Phillip thank you for the great review and its lovely to hear you are a returning Client to Poole Alcock, We hope to work with you again in the future.

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Pauline
Verified Pauline Added 1 year ago Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Poole Alcock LLP
March 28, 2024 20240328105535

Obtaining grant of Probate

5

Whilst at this time obtaining probate is a long and stressful process. I am pleased to say that the Poole Alcock team were very efficient and helpful and provided me regular updates of the progress of my application and I received the certificate with in their estimated time scale. I would highly recommend them.

Lawyer named in this review: Claire Ellis

A representative from Poole Alcock LLP responded to this review on 28 March, 2024

Hi Pauline thank you so much for your lovely review, we really do appreciate the great feedback, We hope to work with you again in the future.

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W.P Cotton
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March 04, 2024 20240304160902

Friendly and Professional

5

This is the second time I've used Poole Alcock Solicitors. We use them because we found them friendly and professional. We would not hesitate to use them again should the need arise.

Lawyer named in this review: Claire Ellis

A representative from Poole Alcock LLP responded to this review on 04 March, 2024

Hi thank you so much for the great review and its lovely to hear you are returning clients, We hope to work with you again in the future.

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Janet White
Verified Janet White Added 1 year ago Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Poole Alcock LLP
February 29, 2024 20240229105322

Wonderful Receptionist, very efficient Solicitor.

5

Wonderful receptionist, very efficient Solicitor. Seamless from beginning to end.

Lawyer named in this review: Claire Ellis

A representative from Poole Alcock LLP responded to this review on 29 February, 2024

Hi Janet thank you for your lovely review. We really do appreciate you taking the time to leave such lovely feedback.

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Anonymous
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February 22, 2024 20240222135848

Everything Satisfactory

5

Everything satisfactory

Lawyer named in this review: Claire Ellis

A representative from Poole Alcock LLP responded to this review on 22 February, 2024

Thank you for your review. We appreciate the positive feedback you have given us and look forward to working with you in the future.

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Adam
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September 13, 2023
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Adam

5

Very professional throughout with excellent communication

Lawyer named in this review: Claire Ellis

A representative from Poole Alcock LLP responded to this review on 14 September, 2023

Thank you for your review, Adam.

Was this review helpful? Yes

About Claire Ellis

Claire is passionate about making sure people have all they need to make their lives and those of their loved ones easier and helping people prepare for the future. She works with people during what is often one of the most difficult times of their lives and ensure that they are looked after in a caring, compassionate way that is tailored to their needs. Claire has experience with all areas of private client work including Wills, Powers of Attorney, Estate Administration and Court of Protection work. Claire is also a member of Solicitors for the Elderly a national organisation of lawyers who provide specialist legal advice for older and vulnerable people. She has also undertaken Dementia Friend training.

Languages Spoken: English

Contact Claire Ellis

Address

Poole Alcock LLP

2A Lawton Road

ST7 2BJ



Phone 0800 470 0330

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Acquired

Updated

United Kingdom

Currently Registered

15/09/10

23/02/23

We found no instances of professional misconduct for this solicitor

WORK EXPERIENCE

Title

Name

Duration

SRA-approved manager - Member

Poole Alcock Solicitors

?-07-10-2019

SRA-approved manager - Member

Poole Alcock LLP

?-present