Solicitor at Ashtons Legal LLP

Louise Cardwell

Solicitor - Partner

SRA ID: 415267

Louise deals exclusively with private client issues and leads Ashtons Legal in developing working practices for estate planning and succession. Louise qualified in 2008 and joined the firm in March 2014. She is a qualified member of STEP (Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners), ATT (Association of Taxation Technicians), and the Association of Lifetime Lawyers. She is also the Treasurer for Suffolk and North Essex Law Society (SNELS) and has volunteered at the Age UK Legal Advice Surgery, Citizens Advice Bureau, and Suffolk Law Centre. Louise specialises in estate administration, Will drafting, powers of attorney, tax advice, and the preparation and management of trusts. Her particular niche is advising business owners, farmers, high net-worth individuals, and people with complex succession issues including the effective use of trusts. Approximately 60% of Louise’s work is handling probate work.

Portman House, 120 Princes Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 1RS

Licensed for 15 years

Practice Areas

Wills, Trusts & Probate

5.0/5 11 Client Reviews 11
  • Wills, Trusts & Probate 100%
11 Client Reviews

5.0/5

Overall experience

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  • Legal knowledge

Reviews summary

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  • Very Good
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Cole
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March 18, 2024 20240318154550

Much recommended

5

A first class service in every way. Very professional and very knowledgeable. Louisa Cardwell and her team thought "outside of the box" in every way. A good experience.

Solicitor named in this review: Louise Cardwell

A representative from Ashtons Legal LLP responded to this review on 21 March, 2024

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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Dave
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March 29, 2022 20220329135001

Statutory Declaration

5

We met Louise or the first time and found Louise to be extremely helpful, polite and professional.
We would happily recommend Louise

Solicitor named in this review: Louise Cardwell

A representative from Ashtons Legal LLP responded to this review on 30 June, 2022

Thank you for your positive feedback. We strive to give our clients the best possible service and we are delighted that this service has been achieved.

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Anonymous
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April 28, 2021 20210428092039

Creating a Will

5

We were very happy with how things went. Would happily recommend,

Solicitor named in this review: Louise Cardwell

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Sheila Furbank
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April 27, 2021 20210427165909

Write and Update Will

5

I am an elderly pensioner with mobility difficulties and I needed home visits to help me with the updating of my Will. I feel very comfortable with the services provided. I had two home visits and one hour long phone call. Harriet Richardson gave me the help and advice I needed. On all occasions, she was punctual, friendly and professional. Louise Cardwell joined us for the final home visit and I would use the same words to describe the help she too gave me.

Solicitor named in this review: Louise Cardwell

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Sandy
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October 22, 2020 20201022195029

ReDrafting my Will

5

Have been dealing with Louise over the past few weeks and she knew how anxious I was about dealing with my Will and LPA’s. During a Microsoft Teams meeting, I was put at ease and my affairs were dealt with professionally. Thank you Louise.

Solicitor named in this review: Louise Cardwell

A representative from Ashtons Legal LLP responded to this review on 26 October, 2020

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

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Ian
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June 05, 2020 20200605191832

Father's Will

5

I was very satisfied with the manner in which my Father's will was executed. The will was far from straight forward and Louise was very professional and did an excellent job throughout. The advice I was given and the service provided was first class.

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Nicola
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January 31, 2020 20200131142958

Wills, LPA's, POA, and probate. 5* service, highly professional.

5

Have used Louise Cardwell for a number of years. Louise had always provided sound, highly knowledgeable, professional advice. Has dealt with wills, probate, POA and LPA's in a most empathetic, considerate and trustworthy manner. I would not hesitate in recommending Louise and have done so on several occasions to close friends and family.

Solicitor named in this review: Louise Cardwell

A representative from Ashtons Legal LLP responded to this review on 04 February, 2020

Thanks so much for your review, Nicola! We'll be sure to pass your positive feedback onto Louise.

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David
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September 17, 2019 20190917150616

Probate

5

I was made aware of Ashtons Legal via my Conveyancor. I can't name them here due to confidentiality but the provide the best Connections in the industry.

Loiuse took on our case immediately. Our case was complex owing to a lost will. Loiuse guided us through the process and was a great help.

Despite the Probate service being in melt down, we got through the issues in the end.

Thank you Ashtons Legal.

David Wynn Barber.

Solicitor named in this review: Louise Cardwell

A representative from Ashtons Legal LLP responded to this review on 18 September, 2019

Thank you for the kind review, David. We appreciate you taking the time to leave us positive feedback. We'll pass your comments on to Louise.

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Spencer
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August 23, 2019 20190823152510

Excellent family law advice

5

In addition to our own wills, Louise Cardwell has been especially understanding and helpful with some complex questions. Louise is highly knowledgeable, attentive and empathetic. She listened carefully to understand, and provided excellent, easy to follow advice and solutions.

Louise is friendly and approachable; we greatly appreciated her support and would recommend her highly.

Solicitor named in this review: Louise Cardwell

A representative from Ashtons Legal LLP responded to this review on 27 August, 2019

Thank you for your excellent review - we appreciate you taking the time to provide us with feedback. We'll pass your kind comments on to Louise.

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John
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January 03, 2019 20190103131004

Highly professional

4

We received highly professional services, though a bit more expensive than we had planned for.

Solicitor named in this review: Louise Cardwell

A representative from Ashtons Legal LLP responded to this review on 07 January, 2019

Thank you for your review, your feedback is greatly appreciated.

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Gurps
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April 26, 2018
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Gurps Singh

5

I have used this law firm under a different Name many years ago ( Ashton and Graham ) . I returned to Ashton’s after I met the team at the Marina Festival last summer. I used the services of the life planning department and the associate Louise to update wills and LPA’s. My wife and I found the Parking easy and the team are professional and trustworthy. We were very happy with Louise and found her to be very knowledgable in her legal area. Having used legal teams in London and Bury St Edmunds I will stick to this firm from now on and provide more work for the firm knowing they can take care of it in a timely manner. Thanks for the service.

Solicitor named in this review: Louise Cardwell

A representative from Ashtons Legal LLP responded to this review on 26 April, 2018

Thank you very much for your kind words and five star rating. I will pass your feedback over to Louise Cardwell and her team. Best wishes. Vicki

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About Louise Cardwell

Louise deals exclusively with private client issues and leads Ashtons Legal in developing working practices for estate planning and succession. Louise qualified in 2008 and joined the firm in March 2014. She is a qualified member of STEP (Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners), ATT (Association of Taxation Technicians), and the Association of Lifetime Lawyers. She is also the Treasurer for Suffolk and North Essex Law Society (SNELS) and has volunteered at the Age UK Legal Advice Surgery, Citizens Advice Bureau, and Suffolk Law Centre. Louise specialises in estate administration, Will drafting, powers of attorney, tax advice, and the preparation and management of trusts. Her particular niche is advising business owners, farmers, high net-worth individuals, and people with complex succession issues including the effective use of trusts. Approximately 60% of Louise’s work is handling probate work.

Languages Spoken: English

Contact Louise Cardwell

Address

Ashtons Legal LLP

Portman House

120 Princes Street

Ipswich

Suffolk

IP1 1RS



Phone 01473 261320

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Updated

United Kingdom

Currently Registered

01/12/08

23/01/24

We found no instances of professional misconduct for this solicitor

WORK EXPERIENCE

Title

Name

Duration

Senior Associate

Ashtons Legal

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