Paralegal at Howells Solicitors

Melodie Shelton-Heath

Paralegal

Melodie has worked in private client matters for 8 years. Prior to that she was a community support worker supporting adults with learning disabilities. Melodie studied Law at university and hold an undergraduate degree (LLB) and Master of Laws in international business law (LLM). After graduating from university, Melodie started as an administrator at a legal services firm and progressed to becoming a senior case manager before joining Howells as a paralegal in 2023. Melodie specialise in Will drafting, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Probate, Asset Protection, Inheritance Tax and Trust Administration. She is a full member (TEP) of STEP (Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners). She is also a trained Dementia Friend.

15-17 Bridge Street, S3 8NL

Licensed for 2 years

Practice Areas

Wills, Trusts & Probate

4.9/5 71 Client Reviews 71
  • Wills, Trusts & Probate 100%
71 Client Reviews

4.9/5

Overall experience

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

Reviews summary

  • Excellent
    68
  • Very Good
    3
  • Average
    0
  • Poor
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  • Awful
    0

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Verified Anonymous Added 22 hours ago Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Howells Solicitors
March 28, 2025 20250328092955

Will Service

5

Very professional and easy to talk to. I was very pleased with the service and would recommend

Lawyer named in this review: Melodie Shelton-Heath

A representative from Howells Solicitors responded to this review on 28 March, 2025

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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David Horner
Verified David Horner Added 1 week ago Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Howells Solicitors
March 19, 2025 20250319182057

My Will

5

Great service from Melody.
Polite friendly and helpful.
Excellent at her job. Also The lady on reception was so friendly and made me welcome. She made me a lovely cup of coffee.

Lawyer named in this review: Melodie Shelton-Heath

A representative from Howells Solicitors responded to this review on 20 March, 2025

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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Denise W.
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March 18, 2025 20250318193234

Incredibly helpful and patient during a difficult time

5

I'm incredibly happy with the services provided by Melodie, and I am very fortunate to have met such a thorough solicitor. She helped me through the process of probate and the instructions provided for documentation required was very clear. It's a difficult thing to deal with, but Melodie made everything so much easier to manage. As well as probate, Melodie has helped me with conveyancing and my will, which I am very grateful for. I would highly recommend Melodie and Howells Solicitors for these services. Thank you!

Lawyer named in this review: Melodie Shelton-Heath

A representative from Howells Solicitors responded to this review on 19 March, 2025

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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Susan Willcox
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Collected whilst working at Howells Solicitors
March 05, 2025 20250305141722

Excellent service.

5

I had to make a new will and set up LPA due to change in circumstances. Everything was clarified and made easier to understand at each point in the matter. This made the whole process for each aspect much easier to make decisions about. Melodie was supportive and friendly; this helped greatly regarding putting me at ease and helped me feel more confident in what is not an everyday situation. A wholehearted thank you!

Lawyer named in this review: Melodie Shelton-Heath

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Lawrence Whyte
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Collected whilst working at Howells Solicitors
February 19, 2025 20250219104100

A Quick and Efficient Service

5

I contacted Melodie about changing my will. She responded quickly and we had two face-to-face meetings to finalise the will. Throughout the process she was thoughtful and considerate of my needs and very through in detailing the requests I made. A very efficient service carried out with sensitivity.

Lawyer named in this review: Melodie Shelton-Heath

A representative from Howells Solicitors responded to this review on 19 February, 2025

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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Julie
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January 31, 2025 20250131201403

Friendly and professional service at a difficult time.

5

I needed to engage a solicitor to help me through the process of probate, updating my will and setting up LPA following my husband's death. My solicitor, Melodie Shelton-Heath, took me through the whole process in a professional and friendly manner. I was extremely grateful for her expertise and advice on all aspects of my case. I would have no hesitation in recommending her, abd Howells solicitors to others.

Lawyer named in this review: Melodie Shelton-Heath

A representative from Howells Solicitors responded to this review on 03 February, 2025

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Mavis Kent
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December 02, 2024 20241202174338

Exceptional service

5

I was extremely happy with the way Melodie dealt with my case, she gave me good advice and was very pleasant and professional and l would not hesitate to contact her again for any further information or advice

Lawyer named in this review: Melodie Shelton-Heath

A representative from Howells Solicitors responded to this review on 03 December, 2024

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Anonymous
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December 02, 2024 20241202164218

Highly satisfied

5

Highly satisfied with consultations had the time to explain to us what had to be done to protect our assets.Made us feel comfortable and felt confident with her advice thankyou

Lawyer named in this review: Melodie Shelton-Heath

A representative from Howells Solicitors responded to this review on 03 December, 2024

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Kevin Mahoney
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December 02, 2024 20241202162152

Excellent service

5

Melanie was extremely friendly and explained everything to us very clearly. Making a will can be a bit of a scary experience but her pleasant manner really helped to put us at our ease. It was great to deal with a legal professional who combined humour and warmth with knowledge and efficiency.

Lawyer named in this review: Melodie Shelton-Heath

A representative from Howells Solicitors responded to this review on 03 December, 2024

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Anonymous
Verified Anonymous Added 4 months ago Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Howells Solicitors
November 11, 2024 20241111104208

Making Wills

5

Very friendly, approachable, professional and knowledgeable advisor. Easy to understand and to communicate with. I would highly recommend Howells Solicitors to anyone,very smooth process.

Lawyer named in this review: Melodie Shelton-Heath

A representative from Howells Solicitors responded to this review on 11 November, 2024

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JJ
JJ Added 6 months ago Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Howells Solicitors
September 10, 2024
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A client

5

Sorted our Wills with Melodie at the sheffield branch. Excellent service, so glad to have everything sorted in writing and shared with the family

Lawyer named in this review: Melodie Shelton-Heath

A representative from Howells Solicitors responded to this review on 11 September, 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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About Melodie Shelton-Heath

Melodie has worked in private client matters for 8 years. Prior to that she was a community support worker supporting adults with learning disabilities. Melodie studied Law at university and hold an undergraduate degree (LLB) and Master of Laws in international business law (LLM). After graduating from university, Melodie started as an administrator at a legal services firm and progressed to becoming a senior case manager before joining Howells as a paralegal in 2023. Melodie specialise in Will drafting, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Probate, Asset Protection, Inheritance Tax and Trust Administration. She is a full member (TEP) of STEP (Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners). She is also a trained Dementia Friend.

Languages Spoken: English

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15-17 Bridge Street

S3 8NL



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Paralegal

Howells LLP

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