Claire is a Partner in the Wills, Trusts and Probate Team and is known for her clear, calm and concise approach. With over 9 years of experience, Claire advises clients on a variety of matters including:
- The preparation of Wills and associated inheritance tax planning;
- Life interest Trust Wills & Discretionary Trust Wills;
- The preparation of Trust documents including setting up family Trusts, arranging the distribution of assets out of Trusts, bringing Trusts to an end and advising Trustees on their duties;
- Estate administration, representing the Executors/ Administrators of a variety of Estates including particularly valuable Estates, insolvent Estates, Estates with assets held abroad and estates where there is no Will;
- The Preparation of Lasting Powers of Attorney for Property & Finance and Health and Welfare
- Court of Protection work including Property and Finance Deputyship applications, Health and Welfare Deputyship applications and any other applications to the Court surrounding these roles.
Claire is a full member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners having achieved a distinction in the STEP Diploma in Trusts and Estates - England and Wales. Claire was awarded the highest scoring Diploma graduate in England and Wales, for more details see here.
Having trained at the firm in 2013, Claire qualified into the Wills, Trusts and Probate Team in September 2015, becoming an Associate in 2019. In 2022, Claire joined the partnership.
Martin Burns
Thought I would drop you a quick note to provide some feedback on my family's engagement with you on handling my mother’s probate and in particular Claire Woolliscroft. Throughout the whole process Claire has been very responsive and professional. If I ever needed to clarify anything Claire made it very clear and concise on what options we had and next steps. Working in customer support, I stress to my team the importance of going the extra yard for customers and making sure they have a great customer experience which in turn hopefully leads to repeat Business. That has certainly been the case here and I will have no hesitation in recommending Leathes Prior to family and friends. Great job well done!
Client feedback
I would like to pass my appreciation for the help and guidance with this case, and how much I really valued from you, your clear explanations, and calm approach even when telling me something I really didn't want to hear!
Client feedback
Many thanks for all your help. Despite the current difficulties it was all handle quickly and efficiently, so thank you for that.