Solicitor at Hansells

Clare Poortvliet

Solicitor - Associate TEP

SRA ID: 434592

Clare is an Associate in the Wills, Trusts & Lifetime Planning Department and is based in our Aylsham office. Clare has over 14 years of experience in Private Client law. Clare graduated from Newcastle University with a 2:1 (Hons) Law Degree and completed the Legal Practice Course at Oxford. Clare qualified as a Solicitor in 2009 when she joined Hansells. Clare specialises in the preparation of Wills, Estate Administration, Lifetime Estate Planning, Trust Administration, and advising on and preparing Powers of Attorney. Clare has a special interest in farming families. Clare is a full member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) – full members, known as TEPs, are internationally recognised as experts in their field, with proven qualifications, expertise and experience. In the past, Clare has also acted as a Governor at a local Primary School and a Trustee for the Aylsham and District Care Trust. Clare lives on a farm in North Norfolk and keeps busy with her three children outside of work.

1 Norwich Road, Aylsham, NR11 6BN

Licensed for 15 years

Practice Areas

Money & Tax, Wills, Trusts & Probate, Company & Commercial

5.0/5 9 Client Reviews 9
  • Wills, Trusts & Probate 33%
  • Money & Tax 33%
  • Company & Commercial 33%
9 Client Reviews

5.0/5

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Verified Anonymous Added 2 days ago Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Hansells
November 15, 2024 20241115080809

Thank You

5

I had been putting off making a Will for years for various personal reasons and I was still very apprehensive when I made an appointment to see Clare at Hansells Solicitors. However, I should not have worried as from our very first meeting Clare was calm, kind and understanding, she took great care in helping me write my Will and I felt that I could speak to her in confidence. It was actually a very simple process and Clare explained that I can add notes to be kept with my Will in the future. I feel relieved and happy that something I dreaded doing is now done and it wasn’t scary at all. Clare also helped making LPA’s and they are now being registered. Another very important job now ticked off.
My grateful thanks to Annmarie also as she showed kindness and understanding when I wanted to change something in both my Will and the LPA’s, I hope I wasn’t a nuisance and you were always patient. You gave me confidence in changing a couple of details. I cannot praise or thank Clare and Annmarie enough. I feel that I can approach them anytime in the future without worry. Peace of mind.

Lawyer named in this review: Clare Poortvliet

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Paul H
Verified Paul H Added 3 weeks ago Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Hansells
October 25, 2024 20241025050719

Professional

5

Very professional, very helpful and understanding regarding my situation, very pleased with my experience,

Lawyer named in this review: Clare Poortvliet

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Ian walsh
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September 30, 2024 20240930175901

Will writing service

5

Excellent, friendly service all the way through the process

Lawyer named in this review: Clare Poortvliet

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Malcolm Garrod
Verified Malcolm Garrod Added 2 months ago Report to admin
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September 18, 2024 20240918182707

Couldn't be happier

5

While going through the process of probate Clare has been superb. Taking us, with the utmost patience, through each step from start to finish. Such a lovely lady, we could not
have asked for more.
We have now come back to her for our own wills and for her to sell the house for us as part of the process.
We have been through a difficult time personally with a severe illness to my wife which Clare has handled professionally, with sympathy and a very friendly attitude ( even in emails she always seems to be smiling ). Always ready with an explanation if needed to make the whole process totally painless.

Lawyer named in this review: Clare Poortvliet

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Annie Holder
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September 17, 2024 20240917153659

Rearranging my Will

5

Clare is an absolute asset to Hansell's, She is bright, kind and able to explain things in a clear and understandable manner. I would recommend her to my family and freinds.

Lawyer named in this review: Clare Poortvliet

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Ian walsh
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September 13, 2024 20240913084122

Will writing services

5

Really friendly professional service made the whole experience of getting a Will very straightforward

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Kenneth
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August 31, 2024 20240831230030

My review

5

First-class solicitor
A very nice and friendly lady.
All staff very courteous.
I would certainly recommend Hansells.

Lawyer named in this review: Clare Poortvliet

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Paul and Ann will elsegood
Verified Paul and Ann will elsegood Added 4 months ago Report to admin
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July 19, 2024 20240719200702

Will

5

Fully understood our requirements and converted into our Wills

Lawyer named in this review: Clare Poortvliet

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Perry
Verified Perry Added 11 months ago Report to admin
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November 28, 2023 20231128105403

New wills for myself and my wife

5

Clare was very professional and helpful in rewriting our new wills. She was able to advise us on several matters, and the process was very straight-forward.

Lawyer named in this review: Clare Poortvliet

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About Clare Poortvliet

Clare is an Associate in the Wills, Trusts & Lifetime Planning Department and is based in our Aylsham office. Clare has over 14 years of experience in Private Client law. Clare graduated from Newcastle University with a 2:1 (Hons) Law Degree and completed the Legal Practice Course at Oxford. Clare qualified as a Solicitor in 2009 when she joined Hansells. Clare specialises in the preparation of Wills, Estate Administration, Lifetime Estate Planning, Trust Administration, and advising on and preparing Powers of Attorney. Clare has a special interest in farming families. Clare is a full member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) – full members, known as TEPs, are internationally recognised as experts in their field, with proven qualifications, expertise and experience. In the past, Clare has also acted as a Governor at a local Primary School and a Trustee for the Aylsham and District Care Trust. Clare lives on a farm in North Norfolk and keeps busy with her three children outside of work.

Languages Spoken: English

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Hansells

1 Norwich Road

Aylsham

NR11 6BN



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Currently Registered

03/11/09

25/09/23

We found no instances of professional misconduct for this solicitor

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