Solicitor at Gardner Leader LLP

Gardner Leader LLP

Lucy Butcher

Solicitor - 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 17 years

Practice Areas

Wills, Trusts & Probate

4.9/5 47 Client Reviews 47
  • Wills, Trusts & Probate 100%

Lucy Butcher

l.butcher@gardner-leader.co.uk Website
47 Client Reviews

4.9/5

Overall experience

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

Reviews summary

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  • Very Good
    2
  • Average
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  • Poor
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Anon Added 3 weeks ago Report to admin
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March 31, 2025 20250331135130

Wills, Trusts and Probate

5

Friendly & approachable attitude from all staff. Everyone was very helpful being able to have a home visit.

Lawyer named in this review: Lucy Butcher

A representative from Gardner Leader LLP responded to this review on 02 April, 2025

We are delighted to hear of your positive experience with Lucy Butcher and our Wills, Probate and Estate Planning Solicitors. Do not hesitate to contact Lucy or our Thatcham office if you require any guidance in the future.

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David
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March 27, 2025 20250327110415

Wills, Trusts and Probate

5

The staff at Gardner Leader were very professional and helpful. I would always use them and recommend them to my family & friends.

Lawyer named in this review: Lucy Butcher

A representative from Gardner Leader LLP responded to this review on 27 March, 2025

Morning David, thank you for sharing your excellent feedback for Lucy Butcher and our Wills, Probate and Estate Planning team.

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Richard
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March 26, 2025 20250326165356

Wills, Trusts and Probate

5

Very happy with Gardner Leader for doing my document.

Lawyer named in this review: Lucy Butcher

A representative from Gardner Leader LLP responded to this review on 27 March, 2025

Hi Richard, thank you for leaving this five star review for Lucy Butcher.

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Margaret
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January 03, 2025 20250103092057

Wills, Trusts and Probate

5

The people whom I dealt with were very sensitive to my problems and phone calls.

Lawyer named in this review: Lucy Butcher

A representative from Gardner Leader LLP responded to this review on 03 January, 2025

Thank you for leaving such positive feedback, we are so pleased you were happy with the service our Wills, Probate and Estate Planning Solicitors provided.

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Deanna and John
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December 13, 2024 20241213134846

Wills, Trusts and Probate

5

I recommend Gardner Leader without hesitation for any work regarding the appointment of Lasting Power of Attorney.

Lawyer named in this review: Lucy Butcher

A representative from Gardner Leader LLP responded to this review on 20 December, 2024

Thank you for leaving this excellent review for Lucy Butcher. We are pleased you were happy with the customer service overall you received. We will be sure to pass on your praise to our Wills, Probate and Estate Planning Solicitors.

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Lynda
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November 13, 2024 20241113085652

Wills, Trusts and Probate

5

Overall we found the service provided to be very good. The staff were professional and helpful. We would recommend Gardner Leader.

Lawyer named in this review: Lucy Butcher

A representative from Gardner Leader LLP responded to this review on 13 November, 2024

We are happy to hear that you found the service you received at our Thatcham office professional and helpful. I will let Lucy Butcher and our Wills, Probate and Estate Planning Solicitors know of your kind review.

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Jacqueline
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October 31, 2024 20241031150922

Wills, Trusts and Probate

5

From the moment we stepped into your building in Thatcham, we were met by an attentive friendly staff which made our Will making experience enjoyable.

Lawyer named in this review: Lucy Butcher

A representative from Gardner Leader LLP responded to this review on 05 November, 2024

Hi Jacqueline, we greatly appreciate these kind words and have passed your message directly onto Lucy Butcher and our Wills, Probate and Estate Planning Solicitors. Thank you again.

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Julie & Dave
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October 16, 2024 20241016164132

Wills, Trusts and Probate

5

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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Claire
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September 24, 2024 20240924114646

Wills, Trusts and Probate

5

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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Richard
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August 12, 2024 20240812152058

Wills, Trusts and Probate

5

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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5

I needed some advice regarding how to process the estate of a friend who passed away without a next of kin and Lucy Butcher in their Probate team was so helpful and supportive. She explained the options available and how to proceed. I would highly recommend Gardner Leader.

Lawyer named in this review: Lucy Butcher

A representative from Gardner Leader LLP responded to this review on 21 August, 2020

Our Inheritance Protection solicitors in Newbury are delighted to hear you were happy with the client service Lucy Butcher provided you.

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About Lucy Butcher

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.

Languages Spoken: English

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White Hart House

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Newbury

RG14 5BA



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WORK EXPERIENCE

Title

Name

Duration

Solicitor

Gardner Leader LLP

?-01-10-2019

Associate

Gardner Leader LLP

?-present