Clara Staunton

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Clara joined Myerson in 2013 and has gained extensive experience in dealing with complex estate planning and trust and estate administration. She completed the STEP diploma in Trusts and Estates in 2014. Clara was promoted to Senior Solicitor in 2026 and became a Partner in 2020. Clara specialises in estate planning, Wills and trusts, as well as the administration of wills. She is a full member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP). She regularly assists clients in drawing up Wills which are tailored to their specific circumstances and advises on inheritance tax issues. Clara has many years of experience dealing with high-net-worth individuals or those with complicated personal circumstances. She takes an active role in the firm's agricultural and private wealth sectors. Clara has extensive experience handling complex and taxable estates. She is used to dealing with difficult family situations. Clara is also able to advise on the use of trusts and set up trusts within the Will or during a lifetime. She has valuable experience in administering trusts and advising Trustees. Clara is described by clients as approachable and professional, and offering an excellent service. She is regularly ranked in the Legal 500, receiving comments such as: "Clara Staunton is an exceptional private client lawyer. She combines a natural rapport with clients with an ability to articulate complex matters in a straight forward manner."

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Regulator ID: 431960

  • Based in Altrincham, Greater Manchester
  • Licensed for 16 years

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Clara joined Myerson in 2013 and has gained extensive experience in dealing with complex estate planning and trust and estate administration. She completed the STEP diploma in Trusts and Estates in 2014. Clara was promoted to Senior Solicitor in 2026 and became a Partner in 2020. Clara specialises in estate planning, Wills and trusts, as well as the administration of wills. She is a full member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP). She regularly assists clients in drawing up Wills which are tailored to their specific circumstances and advises on inheritance tax issues. Clara has many years of experience dealing with high-net-worth individuals or those with complicated personal circumstances. She takes an active role in the firm's agricultural and private wealth sectors. Clara has extensive experience handling complex and taxable estates. She is used to dealing with difficult family situations. Clara is also able to advise on the use of trusts and set up trusts within the Will or during a lifetime. She has valuable experience in administering trusts and advising Trustees. Clara is described by clients as approachable and professional, and offering an excellent service. She is regularly ranked in the Legal 500, receiving comments such as: "Clara Staunton is an exceptional private client lawyer. She combines a natural rapport with clients with an ability to articulate complex matters in a straight forward manner."

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Regulator ID: 431960

  • Based in Altrincham, Greater Manchester
  • Licensed for 16 years

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Monday 08:00–18:00
Tuesday 08:00–18:00
Wednesday 08:00–18:00
Thursday 08:00–18:00
Friday 08:00–18:00
Saturday (Closed)
Sunday (Closed)

Grosvenor House, 20 Barrington Road, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 1HB

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Will & Probate

Working with Ben was an absolute pleasure, during a difficult & unexpected time for me & my family. Ben was courteous, timely & incredibly supportive as well as being thorough in his work & friendly in his approach. It is a gift to be able to guide people through difficulties & complex arrangements. Thank you Ben for all of your dedication.

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Ruth

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excellent company

time was taken to explain things to me in simple terms all was dealt with promptly advice was thorough and questions asked were answered in writing

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Valerie

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Help with being an Executor

Everyone that I spoke to and dealt with was wonderful. I am elderly and was treated with a great deal of kindness and help when I had trouble with legal details and technology when acting as an executor of my late friend’s will. Nothing seemed too much trouble to them.

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Thank you for your review. We appreciate the positive feedback you have given us and look forward to working with you in the future.

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Excellent service!

Right from the start of the engagement we were given a very high level of service and felt in no way pressured or hurried. The advice and guidance provided was of the highest standard. We would definitely recommend.

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re Probate for J & H Lynam

I contacted Myerson as I was unable to find a solicitor in Ireland to deal with UK probate for my father's estate, and several UK solicitors had not taken on the case. There was a possible complication with domicile. Clara Staunton initially, then Hannah Owens were friendly, helpful, efficient, proactive in dealing with the case, kept us informed all through the process, followed up without prompting from us and indeed prompted us when needed. It was a pleasure to deal with Hannah and Clara and I would have no hesitation in recommending them.

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We are so grateful for your kind words. Thanks for sharing your review with us and we hope you consider us again should you need legal services in the future.

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Elise

We found Clara Staunton to be most efficient, helpful and knowledgeable during a difficult time. We would highly recommend her.

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Hi Elise, Thank you for your feedback. We're glad Myerson, and more importantly Clara were able to assist you. Thanks Myerson

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Sarah Haynes

Clara was brilliant, she assisted our family with all our needs, we are very happy and will use Myerson Solicitors again.

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Thank you for your review Sarah. We appreciate you taking the time out to share your experience with us. We look forward to seeing you again in the future.

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