Here at Farnworth Rose, we are delighted to announce that solicitor Amanda Coates is to join our growing team.Amanda will provide advice to Farnworth Rose clients on Wills, Probate and Lasting Powers of Attorney as well as assisting clients with Court of Protection deputyship applications.Her in-depth knowledge of estate planning also allows Amanda to provide expert advice to clients on inheritance tax and the use of Trusts.Having qualified as a solicitor in 2011, Amanda is a student member of the Society of Trusts and Estates Practitioners (STEP).STEP is an international body professional body which allows its members to develop a greater appreciation of that arise in trust and estate planning.Amanda has also become a Dementia Friend in association with the Alzheimer’s Society. The aim of the Dementia Friends initiative is to ensure that communities are created in which those suffering with dementia can feel included and understood.Janet Lalor, Director at Farnworth Rose, commented: “Amanda is a welcome addition to the growing team at Farnworth Rose.“Amanda’s knowledge of estate planning, trusts and probate will allow us to enhance the estate planning service we currently provide to our clients.”

How Amanda and the estate planning team can help you

One of the most important aspects of making a Will or a Lasting Power of Attorney is to ensure that you plan for your future whilst you are still in good health.Although it is often difficult to consider what might happen if you are unable to manage your own affairs, acting quickly allows you to take control of how your affairs will be handled further down the line.

Saturday appointments now available!

Amanda will also be offering Saturday home appointments to clients, to discuss the options available to you when making a Will or a Lasting Power of Attorney.To book your free initial consultation with our expert solicitors in Nelson and Barrowford, call Farnworth Rose today on 01282 695 400Or, if you’d prefer to arrange a call back at a time that suits you, simply complete our online contact form here.