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Clifford Johnston & Co Limited Clifford Johnston & Co Limited

Shane Flannery

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Shane qualified as a solicitor in 1997 and worked his way up to became a partner in a prominent local Family Law practice in 2007. Having retired from partnership, Shane joined Clifford Johnston as a consultant solicitor. He has dealt with thousands of cases in his more than 25 years in the law as it applies to families and their needs giving him a wealth of both legal knowledge and practical experience. Shane now spends most of his time in the specialist field of Private Client work, meaning he advises on and drafts the Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney that all families should have, as well as in the planning and managing of his clients’ assets, working closely with a team including a trusted Independent Financial Advisor and Accountants where required, in order to provide a bespoke package for each client’s needs. Shane also specialises in assisting families after the death of a loved one, both with the process of seeking Probate or Letters of Administration where required, and reporting on Inheritance Tax to HM Revenue and Customs, as well as the efficient administration of simple and complex estates, including advising on any variations to a Will that Beneficiaries may benefit from. Shane is a former President of the Stockport Law Society, a former Chair of the Four Heatons Traders Group. He is a Dementia Champion and a member of the Law Society Private Client Section. Shane is a regular guest speaker on issues of law for Manchester Carers Forum which is a charity supporting those who care for their loved ones who are living with illness or disability, including those with a diagnosis of dementia. Shane is a personable lawyer who takes time to understand the dynamics behind every case and provides real-world practical solutions for his clients. Shane is supervised by a Partner to ensure a high level of client care and satisfaction.

Clifford Johnston & Co Limited Clifford Johnston & Co Limited

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Based in Manchester, Greater Manchester

  • Licensed for 2 years

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Clifford Johnston & Co Limited Clifford Johnston & Co Limited

Shane qualified as a solicitor in 1997 and worked his way up to became a partner in a prominent local Family Law practice in 2007. Having retired from partnership, Shane joined Clifford Johnston as a consultant solicitor. He has dealt with thousands of cases in his more than 25 years in the law as it applies to families and their needs giving him a wealth of both legal knowledge and practical experience. Shane now spends most of his time in the specialist field of Private Client work, meaning he advises on and drafts the Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney that all families should have, as well as in the planning and managing of his clients’ assets, working closely with a team including a trusted Independent Financial Advisor and Accountants where required, in order to provide a bespoke package for each client’s needs. Shane also specialises in assisting families after the death of a loved one, both with the process of seeking Probate or Letters of Administration where required, and reporting on Inheritance Tax to HM Revenue and Customs, as well as the efficient administration of simple and complex estates, including advising on any variations to a Will that Beneficiaries may benefit from. Shane is a former President of the Stockport Law Society, a former Chair of the Four Heatons Traders Group. He is a Dementia Champion and a member of the Law Society Private Client Section. Shane is a regular guest speaker on issues of law for Manchester Carers Forum which is a charity supporting those who care for their loved ones who are living with illness or disability, including those with a diagnosis of dementia. Shane is a personable lawyer who takes time to understand the dynamics behind every case and provides real-world practical solutions for his clients. Shane is supervised by a Partner to ensure a high level of client care and satisfaction.

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Based in Manchester, Greater Manchester

  • Licensed for 2 years

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  • Clifford Johnston & Co Limited

    Solicitor

    Until Present

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0161 975 1900
s.flannery@cj-law.co.uk
www.cj-law.co.uk/team-member/shane-flannery

Opening hours

Monday 09:00–17:00
Tuesday 09:00–17:00
Wednesday 09:00–17:00
Thursday 09:00–17:00
Friday 09:00–17:00
Saturday (Closed)
Sunday (Closed)

434 Burnage Lane, Burnage, Manchester, Lancashire, M19 1LH

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    Professional and Knowledgable

    From the first meeting till the last, Shane was polite, professional and extremely helpful. He dealt with any questions that we had in a timely and efficient manner. Even though we had a couple of hiccups with the probate along the way, Shane’s calmness and patience made the whole process stress-free for us. Highly recommended.

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    Dear T. Choudhri, Thank you for your feedback and recommendation. We’re delighted to hear that Shane provided polite, professional and supportive service throughout, and that his calm and patient approach helped make the process feel stress-free.

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    Professional

    I recently worked with Shane in relation to the administration of a loved one’s will, and the service provided was excellent throughout. From the outset, Shane was professional, clear, and compassionate during what was a very difficult time. Each stage of the process was explained in a straightforward and reassuring way, which made everything far more manageable. Shane handled the matter efficiently and with great attention to detail, ensuring the will was properly executed and that all funds were settled accordingly. Communication was prompt and thorough, and I always felt confident that everything was in safe hands. I would not hesitate to recommend Shane to anyone needing legal assistance in similar circumstances. A highly reliable and professional service delivered with care and understanding.

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    Thank you for your feedback. We are delighted to hear that Shane provided such professional, clear, and compassionate support during what we appreciate was a very difficult time.

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    Kate

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    Fantastic Service

    Shane was fantastic from start to finish, he was professional, clear and concise when it came to the legal jargon and always gave pragmatic advice. I would definitely return to Shane for any future advice.

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    legal expert Shane Flannery Shane Flannery

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    Thank you, Kate. We’re delighted Shane provided clear, professional, and practical advice throughout your case.

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    Colette

    Wills, Trusts & Probate

    Outstanding

    Great knowledge .. compassionate and quick to respond with excellent advice . Lovely to talk to about sensitive issues

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    legal expert Shane Flannery Shane Flannery

    Clifford Johnston & Co Limited

    Hi Colette. Thank you for your kind words. We’re so pleased to hear you felt supported and received compassionate, timely advice when it mattered most. It means a lot to know we could help with sensitive matters and make the process a little easier for you.

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    Dan

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    Heaton Moor office: Probate & WIlls Team Specifically

    I first engaged with Shane at a time when my mother had passed away and my farther the same year. Work had been a nightmare, through no fault of my own and I was having other life changing problems. I checked between CJ and another solicitor (always have options when committing to finances) who had been advised through a friends contact. Lots of things didn't stack up, services were over after probate application and had to spend 10 minutes asking the same question to get an answer. Shane admitted when he didn't know something and just came across as honest, unlike this other option. CJ were twice the price but after several free, sensitive; very knowledgeable consultations with Shane and commitment to take the fee upon receipt of the estate, I went with Shane & CJ at twice the price (due to % based fee)! Something that would turn out to be a good decision. I met with Shane and was introduced to Katie, a lovely trainee at the time, who helped through the process from the initial appointment to grant of probate. Lots of complications and issues arose that Katie helped with, while Shane offered to resolve one issue to do with lost documents from the 20th century as part of the fee (Change of name, which I later found but was a confidence boost at the time). Throughout the ups and downs Katie advised and put up with some of my more frustrated calls, with a final success and grant of probate.... and a deduction of the same fee as described at the point of agreement with CJ (madness I know!) Honestly, the process was stressful enough, taking 18moths and without Katie (a fully qualified solicitor by this point) it would have been much worse and I was lucky to have her help and support. Between the two of them they made a great team and, while more expensive, sometimes you need to go to Waitros or Sainsbury's to get your meat, as ALDI just doesn't cut it at the family roast.... and you'll regret it!

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    Thank you for sharing your experience, Dan. We’re glad Shane and Katie could provide honest, supportive, and thorough help during such a difficult time. Your kind words mean a lot, and we appreciate your trust in us.

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