Jennifer Valentine
Solicitor
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Senior Associate
SRA ID: 660754
Jennifer is a Senior Associate in our Lifetime Planning team.
Jennifer has experience in all aspects of Private Client work, including:
Wills, with particular expertise in care home fee planning, succession planning, assessment of mental capacity, and the handling of sensitive subjects including the exclusion of children and how best to help avoid a claim against an estate.
Inheritance Tax advice
Lasting Powers of Attorney and Enduring Powers of Attorney
Probate
Trusts
Court of Protection, such as Deputyship applications.
Jennifer qualified as a Chartered Legal Executive in 2018 before cross-qualifying as a Solicitor in 2019. Jennifer has over five years of experience in Private Client Law, is a full member of the Association of Lifetime Lawyers, an affiliate member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) and is a Dementia Friend.
Before joining Ashtons Legal, Jennifer worked in three other law firms, all of which were in Private Client. She has also gained valuable experience volunteering at the Citizens Advice Bureau.
Jennifer enjoys meeting new people and prides herself on being compassionate whilst providing clear and pragmatic advice.
The Long Barn, Fornham Business Court, Fornham St Martin, Suffolk, IP31 1SL
Licensed for 5 years
Practice Areas
Family Law, Wills, Trusts & Probate, Welfare & Benefits
Will
Jennifer was very professional and knowledgeable, offering first-class service. The process was very straightforward, and I would recommend Ashtons Legal.
Lawyer named in this review: Jennifer Valentine
A representative from Ashtons Legal LLP responded to this review on 29 August, 2024
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Excellent experience
We were very pleased with all of our dealings with Jennifer Valentine.
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A representative from Ashtons Legal LLP responded to this review on 24 January, 2024
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A very satisfied client
As a 91 year old widower I needed my existing will and my late wife's Trust to be modified. Ashtons Legal LLP and Jennifer Valentine in particular provided me with exceptional guidance and completed the modifications effectively and quickly.
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A representative from Ashtons Legal LLP responded to this review on 15 August, 2023
Thank you for reviewing our services. We appreciate your positive feedback and hope to retain your custom in the future.
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PLEASED CUSTOMER
FROM START TO FINISH MY EXPERIENCE WAS NOTHING BUT EASY.
EVERYTHING WAS EXPLAINED TO ME SO I UNDERSTOOD. MAY I SAY I DEALT
WITH A VERY NICE LADY (JENNIFER VALENTINE).
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A representative from Ashtons Legal LLP responded to this review on 18 April, 2023
Thank you for your positive feedback. We strive to give our clients the best possible service and we are delighted that this service has been achieved.
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Creation of Wills
Jennifer Valentine was extremely professional and flexible on timings. We were excellently advised on our Wills and these were produced efficiently.
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A representative from Ashtons Legal LLP responded to this review on 03 November, 2021
Thank you for your 5* feedback! We are proud to provide you with excellent service.
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Creation of Wills
Jennifer Valentine was extremely professional and flexible on timings. We were excellently advised on our wills and these were produced effectively.
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A representative from Ashtons Legal LLP responded to this review on 22 October, 2021
Thank you for your review! We appreciate your positive feedback and hope to work with you again in the future.
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Mrs Judith Heaton
Jennifer Valentine was very helpful. Sometimes visiting a Solicitor can be quite daunting but Jennifer made the experience very friendly and easy to understand. A pleasure to work with her.
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A representative from Ashtons Legal LLP responded to this review on 09 September, 2021
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Great communication
I am very happy with the service I received from Jennifer Valentine. Considerate and respectful with great communication throughout. Jennifer made a difficult and at times an emotional situation in dealing with probate a whole lot easier. Would highly recommend her services.
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Grant of Probate
Excellent service from Jennifer Valentine - very thorough and so nice to deal with. Jennifer was efficient and kept us informed every step of the way...
Lawyer named in this review: Jennifer Valentine
A representative from Ashtons Legal LLP responded to this review on 13 July, 2021
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Wills
Jennifer was friendly and professional throughout the entire process. We would use her again.
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