Jennifer McGuiness
Solicitor - Partner
SRA ID: 338262
Jennifer is a Partner at the firm and a full member of the Association of Contentious Trust and Probate Specialists (ACTAPS). She qualified in 2004 and joined the Myerson team in June 2020 after 13 years with Warrington-based FDR Law. Jennifer has an enviable and undeniable track record of experience in Wills and probate disputes, inheritance claims, proprietary estoppel claims, trust of land claims, mutual Wills, and trust disputes. She has a nationwide client base and acts on behalf of Claimants and Defendants. Jennifer has high professional standards and is very well regarded by her peers. Her strengths include her pragmatic and no-nonsense approach balanced with her empathy and ability to put her clients at ease in what are often highly emotive cases.
Grosvenor House, 20 Barrington Road, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 1HB
Licensed for 20 years
Practice Areas
Wills, Trusts & Probate
- Wills, Trusts & Probate 100%
12 Client Reviews
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About Jennifer McGuiness
Jennifer is a Partner at the firm and a full member of the Association of Contentious Trust and Probate Specialists (ACTAPS). She qualified in 2004 and joined the Myerson team in June 2020 after 13 years with Warrington-based FDR Law. Jennifer has an enviable and undeniable track record of experience in Wills and probate disputes, inheritance claims, proprietary estoppel claims, trust of land claims, mutual Wills, and trust disputes. She has a nationwide client base and acts on behalf of Claimants and Defendants. Jennifer has high professional standards and is very well regarded by her peers. Her strengths include her pragmatic and no-nonsense approach balanced with her empathy and ability to put her clients at ease in what are often highly emotive cases.
Languages Spoken: English
Contact Jennifer McGuiness
Address
Myerson Solicitors
Grosvenor House
20 Barrington Road
Altrincham
Cheshire
WA14 1HB
Phone 01928 739300
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LICENSE
Country
Status
Acquired
Updated
United Kingdom
Currently Registered
15/09/04
14/09/22
We found no instances of professional misconduct for this solicitor
WORK EXPERIENCE
Title
Name
Duration
Associate
Forshaws Davies Ridgway
?-07-08-2020
Solicitor
Myerson Solicitors LLP
07-08-2020-?
Probate Contention
Thanks to Jennifer and the team for an excellent service. They were professional, friendly and kept us informed throughout the process.
I would strongly recommend Myersons for any of your legal requirements.
Lawyer named in this review: Jennifer McGuiness
A representative from Myerson Solicitors responded to this review on 03 May, 2024
Thank you so much for your review and recommendation! We wish you all the best.
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Professional and efficient
We were in an inheritance case and Jennifer was our dispute lawyer for three years. She was friendly, professional, quick to response to our queries and very proactively chase up the other side for answers. She is not only knowledgeable but also able to strategically apply pressure to ensure we have the best chance of success. We are happy with Jennifer and would recommend her to anyone.
Lawyer named in this review: Jennifer McGuiness
A representative from Myerson Solicitors responded to this review on 25 October, 2023
Thank you for this review! We are delighted you were so happy with the service and are happy we were able to help.
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Handing Estate and Probate Matters
Jennifer Mc Guinness is a very competent solicitor. I would definitely recommend her.
Lawyer named in this review: Jennifer McGuiness
A representative from Myerson Solicitors responded to this review on 04 July, 2023
Thank you very much for your review. We appreciate the positive feedback you have given us and wish you all the best for the future!
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My review
I found Jennifer McGuiness to be very friendly and very knowledgeable and gave
Sensible advice
Lawyer named in this review: Jennifer McGuiness
A representative from Myerson Solicitors responded to this review on 07 March, 2023
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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Thank you
My husband was a lawyer, so I know how frustrating clients like me to be. The legal world is confusing and frightening, especially after someone’s death. Jennifer has been incredibly patient and supportive, and has given good advice. After I believe I was badly advised by a previous legal representative. Highly recommended.
Lawyer named in this review: Jennifer McGuiness
A representative from Myerson Solicitors responded to this review on 28 February, 2023
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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Professionalism at its best!
We were completely overwhelmed by our situation that needed legal advice and representation. Our turmoil ceased swiftly once we spoke to Jennifer. She was supportive, kind and caring whilst remaining professional and "to the point". Her knowledge and advice reassured us and gave us confidence in her expertise. We appreciate her and her team and would have no problem recommending them to anyone.
Lawyer named in this review: Jennifer McGuiness
A representative from Myerson Solicitors responded to this review on 28 February, 2023
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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Jennifer McGuinness
Complex probate contest sorted out for me.
Lawyer named in this review: Jennifer McGuiness
A representative from Myerson Solicitors responded to this review on 08 September, 2022
Hi Thomas, we appreciate the positive feedback given. We are glad Jennifer from our Contentious Probate Team was able to assist you in your matter.
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Excellent service
They were very sensitive and professional for my needs. As it was a complicated and traumatic experience for me.
Lawyer named in this review: Jennifer McGuiness
A representative from Myerson Solicitors responded to this review on 19 July, 2022
Thank you for your review Janet. We appreciate the positive feedback you have given us. We are glad that Jennifer from our Contentious Trust and Probate Team was able to help and assist you.
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Executor of Will
Jennifer was extremely professional at all times. She provided effective and pertinent advice and guidance in a particularly difficult case at an emotionally challenging time.
Lawyer named in this review: Jennifer McGuiness
A representative from Myerson Solicitors responded to this review on 19 July, 2022
Thank you for your review Margaret. We appreciate the positive feedback you have given us. We are glad that Jennifer from our Contentious Trust and Probate Team was able to help and assist you.
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Excellent service
Very friendly and respectful of my needs. And thoroughly professional. Kept me totally up to date with all proceedings.
Lawyer named in this review: Jennifer McGuiness
A representative from Myerson Solicitors responded to this review on 19 July, 2022
Thank you for your review Janet. We appreciate the positive feedback you have given us. We are glad that our Contentious Trust and Probate Team were able to help and assist you.
Was this review helpful? Yes