Solicitor at Churchers Solicitors LLP
Lauren McIntosh
Solicitor - Partner
SRA ID: 478012
Lauren joined the firm in 2010 as a trainee solicitor. During her training contract she spent 12 months in the probate department and it was there she decided to stay. Qualifying as a solicitor in 2012, Lauren has since undertaken all aspects of the work and predominantly takes on Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Probate and Court of Protection Work. As a member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practioners and Solicitors for Elderly, Lauren has been highly engaged in the firm’s work in advising vulnerable elderly clients. In 2018 she was successful in being promoted to a partner. Lauren forms part of our court of protection team where they can assist with applications, ongoing deputyship problems and issues with Lasting Powers of Attorney.
12 High Street, PO16 7BL
Licensed for 12 years
Practice Areas
Wills, Trusts & Probate
- Wills, Trusts & Probate 100%
8 Client Reviews
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- Communication
- Initial Impressions
- Approachability
- Documentation Accuracy
- Legal knowledge
About Lauren McIntosh
Lauren joined the firm in 2010 as a trainee solicitor. During her training contract she spent 12 months in the probate department and it was there she decided to stay. Qualifying as a solicitor in 2012, Lauren has since undertaken all aspects of the work and predominantly takes on Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Probate and Court of Protection Work. As a member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practioners and Solicitors for Elderly, Lauren has been highly engaged in the firm’s work in advising vulnerable elderly clients. In 2018 she was successful in being promoted to a partner. Lauren forms part of our court of protection team where they can assist with applications, ongoing deputyship problems and issues with Lasting Powers of Attorney.
Languages Spoken: English
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United Kingdom
Currently Registered
03/09/12
24/01/24
We found no instances of professional misconduct for this solicitor
WORK EXPERIENCE
Title
Name
Duration
SRA-approved manager - Partner
Churchers Bolitho Way
?-01-10-2019
SRA-approved manager - Member
Churchers Solicitors LLP
?-present
Making of Wills and PoA with Lauren
Making the appointment was very easy and flexible. There was also the kind offer from Lauren to meet us in the Waterlooville office, which is closer to our home, although we did not take Lauren up on this kind offer. The appointment was not rushed and all options and legalities of the will and the PoA were explained clearly and in a way that was easy to understand.
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Outstanding service, competent and caring
We had consulted several solicitors about wills and LPoAs (Lasting Power of Attorneys). We felt frustrated with the lack of continuity, the work was done by solicitors who were not partners and that meant we were at the receiving end of high turnovers plus mergers and acquisitions. We were ‘moved’ to new people who would now look after us, a situation we found neither appealing nor acceptable.
It all changed when we were recommended Churchers, when Lauren McIntosh took us under her wing. We had an initial meeting to make sure the chemistry was right – and we quickly felt that we had come to the right person.
What we like about Lauren: she is an excellent listener, she asks questions without making you feel uncomfortable, she explains consequences and implications in a way that cuts through the legal jargon and she has a brilliant sense of humour. We never felt patronized or judged, she helped us to get the best solution for our needs. We feel that we are treated as individuals with individual requirements and needs, she cares about her clients.
Lasting Power of Attorneys can be daunting – you make decisions which make you look ahead to situations (losing capacity) which you hope will never occur – but putting these documents in place added so much to our peace of mind. Once you get these eventualities sorted, you can get on enjoying life. Lauren added so much value, she raised topics we had not considered and she worked hard to ensure we got what is right for us.
Lauren was an excellent choice for us, we have recommended her many times and we are happy to do so again.
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Creating a new will
Lauren very kindly helped with creating my will. She explained everything in a way I could understand and answered every question I had. Highly professional and very friendly. I would certainly recommend Lauren and Churchers.
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Will update
We did not ask for a quote and found the cost more than expected.
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New will &LPA
Very good service from initial enquiry to receiving final documents.
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most professional
Lauren handled the obtaining of probate for my late mother's estate efficiently and was always ready to answer any questions. From our initial meeting Lauren's calm and friendly demeanour was reassuring during a potentially stressful time.
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Fathers Probate
Very friendly, relaxed service, very professional yet personable service. All processed with ease.
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I would like to say Lauren McIntosh kept me informed at all times
Overall I was satisfied I just thought that the length of time it has taken to finalise my late sister's Estate was too long. I think this was maybe because of Covid and the whole situation we found ourselves in. The only issue I would like to note is that when Georgia left the company there was no communication as the client informing me of this, I did not know until i made a phone call to the office. I would like to say Lauren McIntosh kept me informed at all times and after a difficult time for me made things go smoothly as possible.
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