Lucy Butcher
Solicitor
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Partner
SRA ID: 395647
Lucy is a Partner in the Inheritance Protection team.
Lucy joined Gardner Leader in October 2005 as a paralegal, she completed her training contract and qualified into the inheritance protection team in April 2008. Lucy became an Associate in July 2013 and a Senior Associate in 2015.
Lucy advises clients on all aspects of their inheritance planning including inheritance tax considerations when preparing simple and complex Wills and lifetime gifts.
Lucy acts for families and professionals on all aspects of administering both simple and complex estates, the preparation of lasting powers of attorney and the preparation and administration of trusts. She also deals a wide range of Court of Protection matters, advising the elderly with reviewing care home contracts and their ability to receive NHS Continuing Healthcare funding.
Some of Lucy’s specialisms include advising individual clients on estate planning for inheritance tax and care fees, working closely with a number of charity clients on estate administration matters and assisting the elderly.
White Hart House, Market Place, Newbury, RG14 5BA
Licensed for 16 years
Practice Areas
Wills, Trusts & Probate
Wills, Trusts and Probate
Made alternatives to existing joint Wills. Lucy Butcher conducted our matter with professional, friendly and engaging manner.
Solicitor named in this review: Lucy Butcher
A representative from Gardner Leader LLP responded to this review on 16 April, 2024
Thank you for your kind review, I will pass on your positive words onto Lucy Butcher and our Wills, Probate and Estate Planning Solicitors.
Was this review helpful? Yes
Wills, Trusts and Probate
I was very pleased with the attention I was given. Everything was explained to me and I felt very assured throughout.
Solicitor named in this review: Lucy Butcher
A representative from Gardner Leader LLP responded to this review on 16 April, 2024
We appreciate your review for Lucy Butcher in our Thatcham office. We will be sure to pass on the positive feedback to Lucy and our Solicitors in the Wills, Probate and Estate Planning team.
Was this review helpful? Yes
Wills, Trusts and Probate
Made alterations to my existing joint Will. Lucy Butcher conducted our request with professional, friendly and caring manner.
Solicitor named in this review: Lucy Butcher
A representative from Gardner Leader LLP responded to this review on 16 April, 2024
We appreciate your review for Lucy Butcher. We will be sure to pass on the positive feedback to Lucy and our Solicitors in the Wills, Probate and Estate Planning team.
Was this review helpful? Yes
Wills, Trusts and Probate
The service I received was 100% perfect! The staff I dealt with were very profesisonal.
Solicitor named in this review: Lucy Butcher
A representative from Gardner Leader LLP responded to this review on 27 March, 2024
Hi Christine, thank you for leaving this review for Lucy Butcher and our Wills, Probate and Estate Planning team. We are delighted you were happy with the service you received.
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Wills, Trusts and Probate
I was very pleased with the way my Will was dealt with. Everyone was very kind and helpful and they made the whole process very straightforward.
Solicitor named in this review: Lucy Butcher
A representative from Gardner Leader LLP responded to this review on 25 March, 2024
We are thrilled that you were happy with the service both Lucy Butcher and our Wills, Probate and Estate Planning Solicitors in our Thatcham office provided.
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Wills, Trusts and Probate
Lucy Butcher dealt with my mothers probate. I had no hesitation when I wanted to update my Will. Excellent service!
Solicitor named in this review: Lucy Butcher
A representative from Gardner Leader LLP responded to this review on 05 March, 2024
Thank you for leaving such positive feedback, we are so pleased you were happy with the service our Wills, Probate and Estate Planning Solicitors and Lucy Butcher provided.
Was this review helpful? Yes
Wills, Trusts and Probate
All staff were friendly and approachable, they answered my questions quickly in a way that was easy to understand.
Solicitor named in this review: Lucy Butcher
A representative from Gardner Leader LLP responded to this review on 09 January, 2024
Thank you for your kind review, I will pass on your positive words onto Lucy Butcher and our Wills, Probate and Estate Planning Solicitors.
Was this review helpful? Yes
Wills, Trusts and Probate
The company did what they said they would under difficult circumstances.
Solicitor named in this review: Lucy Butcher
A representative from Gardner Leader LLP responded to this review on 09 January, 2024
We appreciate your review for Lucy Butcher in our Thatcham office. We will be sure to pass on the positive feedback to Lucy and our Solicitors in our Wills, Probate and Estate Planning team.
Was this review helpful? Yes
Wills, Trusts and Probate
I would recommend Gardner Leader and have done so with friends and family.
Solicitor named in this review: Lucy Butcher
A representative from Gardner Leader LLP responded to this review on 02 January, 2024
Hi Robert, thank you for leaving such positive feedback, we are pleased you were happy with the service our Wills, Probate and Estate Planning Solicitors provided you.
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Wills, Trusts and Probate
During our appointments clear and informative explanations were delivered in a reassuring and supportive manner. All questions were answered in full detail and in a friendly and patient way.
Solicitor named in this review: Lucy Butcher
A representative from Gardner Leader LLP responded to this review on 15 November, 2023
Hi Ann, thank you for your kind review for Lucy Butcher. We are glad you found your appointments with Lucy clear and informative. Please do contact us if you require any advice in the future.
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