Lucy Butcher
Solicitor
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Partner
SRA ID: 395647
Lucy is a Partner in our Wills, Probate and Estate Planning team.
Lucy joined Gardner Leader in October 2005 as a paralegal, she completed her training contract and qualified into the inheritance protection team in April 2008. Lucy became an Associate in July 2013 and a Senior Associate in 2015.
Lucy advises clients on all aspects of their inheritance planning including inheritance tax considerations when preparing simple and complex Wills and lifetime gifts.
Lucy acts for families and professionals on all aspects of administering both simple and complex estates, the preparation of lasting powers of attorney and the preparation and administration of trusts. She also deals a wide range of Court of Protection matters, advising the elderly with reviewing care home contracts and their ability to receive NHS Continuing Healthcare funding.
Some of Lucy’s specialisms include advising individual clients on estate planning for inheritance tax and care fees, working closely with a number of charity clients on estate administration matters and assisting the elderly.
White Hart House, Market Place, Newbury, RG14 5BA
Licensed for 16 years
Practice Areas
Wills, Trusts & Probate
Wills, Trusts and Probate
Lucy was very approachable and communicated well. She understood our wishes for both the Will and POA. There were a few issues with the draft Wills which were sorted out to our satisfaction, very quickly We would recommend Lucy both Wills and POA.
Lawyer named in this review: Lucy Butcher
A representative from Gardner Leader LLP responded to this review on 24 October, 2024
We appreciate your review for Lucy Butcher in our Thatcham office. We will be sure to pass on the positive feedback to Lucy and our Solicitors in the Wills, Probate and Estate Planning team.
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Wills, Trusts and Probate
Gardner Leader handled our Wills with professionalism, care, consideration and are excellent communicators.
Lawyer named in this review: Lucy Butcher
A representative from Gardner Leader LLP responded to this review on 24 September, 2024
We appreciate your review for Lucy Butcher in our Thatcham office. We will be sure to pass on the positive feedback to Lucy Butcher and our Solicitors in the Wills, Probate and Estate Planning team.
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Wills, Trusts and Probate
Very clear and concise information. Staff knowledgeable and polite. Quick to answer any queries.
Lawyer named in this review: Lucy Butcher
A representative from Gardner Leader LLP responded to this review on 13 August, 2024
Hi Richard, we greatly appreciate your review left for Lucy Butcher and our Wills, Probate and Estate Planning team.
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Wills, Trusts and Probate
Gardner Leader were easy to deal with and having the office in Thatcham made it very convenient for us. The staff were friendly and helpful and we will definitely use them again.
Lawyer named in this review: Lucy Butcher
A representative from Gardner Leader LLP responded to this review on 24 July, 2024
Thank you for sharing the experience you had with Lucy Butcher and our Wills, Probate and Estate Planinng Solicitors. This is very much appreciated and we are glad that you are happy with the service you received.
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Wills, Trusts and Probate
Prompt attention and excellent service, I was very satisfied!
Lawyer named in this review: Lucy Butcher
A representative from Gardner Leader LLP responded to this review on 17 July, 2024
Thank you for leaving such positive feedback, we are so pleased you were happy with the service our Wills, Probate and Estate Planning Solicitors and Lucy Butcher provided.
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Wills, Trusts and Probate
The service from Gardner Leader has been excellent.
Lawyer named in this review: Lucy Butcher
A representative from Gardner Leader LLP responded to this review on 07 May, 2024
Hi Wendy, thank you for leaving this kind review for Lucy Butcher.
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Wills, Trusts and Probate
Made alternatives to existing joint Wills. Lucy Butcher conducted our matter with professional, friendly and engaging manner.
Lawyer named in this review: Lucy Butcher
A representative from Gardner Leader LLP responded to this review on 16 April, 2024
Thank you for your kind review, I will pass on your positive words onto Lucy Butcher and our Wills, Probate and Estate Planning Solicitors.
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Wills, Trusts and Probate
I was very pleased with the attention I was given. Everything was explained to me and I felt very assured throughout.
Lawyer named in this review: Lucy Butcher
A representative from Gardner Leader LLP responded to this review on 16 April, 2024
We appreciate your review for Lucy Butcher in our Thatcham office. We will be sure to pass on the positive feedback to Lucy and our Solicitors in the Wills, Probate and Estate Planning team.
Was this review helpful? Yes
Wills, Trusts and Probate
Made alterations to my existing joint Will. Lucy Butcher conducted our request with professional, friendly and caring manner.
Lawyer named in this review: Lucy Butcher
A representative from Gardner Leader LLP responded to this review on 16 April, 2024
We appreciate your review for Lucy Butcher. We will be sure to pass on the positive feedback to Lucy and our Solicitors in the Wills, Probate and Estate Planning team.
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Wills, Trusts and Probate
The service I received was 100% perfect! The staff I dealt with were very profesisonal.
Lawyer named in this review: Lucy Butcher
A representative from Gardner Leader LLP responded to this review on 27 March, 2024
Hi Christine, thank you for leaving this review for Lucy Butcher and our Wills, Probate and Estate Planning team. We are delighted you were happy with the service you received.
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