Solicitor at Ashtons Legal LLP

Jennifer Valentine

Solicitor - Senior Associate

SRA ID: 660754

Jennifer is a Senior Associate in our Lifetime Planning team. Jennifer has experience in all aspects of Private Client work, including: Wills, with particular expertise in care home fee planning, succession planning, assessment of mental capacity, and the handling of sensitive subjects including the exclusion of children and how best to help avoid a claim against an estate. Inheritance Tax advice Lasting Powers of Attorney and Enduring Powers of Attorney Probate Trusts Court of Protection, such as Deputyship applications. Jennifer qualified as a Chartered Legal Executive in 2018 before cross-qualifying as a Solicitor in 2019. Jennifer has over five years of experience in Private Client Law, is a full member of the Association of Lifetime Lawyers, an affiliate member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) and is a Dementia Friend. Before joining Ashtons Legal, Jennifer worked in three other law firms, all of which were in Private Client. She has also gained valuable experience volunteering at the Citizens Advice Bureau. Jennifer enjoys meeting new people and prides herself on being compassionate whilst providing clear and pragmatic advice.

The Long Barn, Fornham Business Court, Fornham St Martin, Suffolk, IP31 1SL

Licensed for 5 years

Practice Areas

Family Law, Wills, Trusts & Probate, Welfare & Benefits

5.0/5 25 Client Reviews 25
  • Wills, Trusts & Probate 91%
  • Family Law 4%
  • Welfare & Benefits 4%
25 Client Reviews

5.0/5

Overall experience

  • Value For Money
  • Communication
  • Initial Impressions
  • Approachability
  • Documentation Accuracy
  • Legal knowledge

Reviews summary

  • Excellent
    24
  • Very Good
    1
  • Average
    0
  • Poor
    0
  • Awful
    0

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Peter
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November 27, 2024 20241127145324

Highly Recommended

5

Having moved to this district, we were recommended to Ashtons to both update our Wills and take up LPA's for both my wife and myself. Both works were handled in a professional and helpful manner and we would highly recommend Ashtons Legal to others.

Lawyer named in this review: Jennifer Valentine

A representative from Ashtons Legal LLP responded to this review on 28 November, 2024

Thank you for your 5-star review. We will pass the good feedback on to Jennifer.

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Anonymous
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August 29, 2024 20240829092231

Will

5

Jennifer was very professional and knowledgeable, offering first-class service. The process was very straightforward, and I would recommend Ashtons Legal.

Lawyer named in this review: Jennifer Valentine

A representative from Ashtons Legal LLP responded to this review on 29 August, 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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Anonymous
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January 18, 2024 20240118134713

Excellent experience

5

We were very pleased with all of our dealings with Jennifer Valentine.

Lawyer named in this review: Jennifer Valentine

A representative from Ashtons Legal LLP responded to this review on 24 January, 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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Henry
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August 01, 2023 20230801174728

A very satisfied client

5

As a 91 year old widower I needed my existing will and my late wife's Trust to be modified. Ashtons Legal LLP and Jennifer Valentine in particular provided me with exceptional guidance and completed the modifications effectively and quickly.

Lawyer named in this review: Jennifer Valentine

A representative from Ashtons Legal LLP responded to this review on 15 August, 2023

Thank you for reviewing our services. We appreciate your positive feedback and hope to retain your custom in the future.

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susanne
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April 12, 2023 20230412155248

PLEASED CUSTOMER

5

FROM START TO FINISH MY EXPERIENCE WAS NOTHING BUT EASY.
EVERYTHING WAS EXPLAINED TO ME SO I UNDERSTOOD. MAY I SAY I DEALT
WITH A VERY NICE LADY (JENNIFER VALENTINE).

Lawyer named in this review: Jennifer Valentine

A representative from Ashtons Legal LLP responded to this review on 18 April, 2023

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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Richard Cobbald
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October 27, 2021 20211027164606

Creation of Wills

5

Jennifer Valentine was extremely professional and flexible on timings. We were excellently advised on our Wills and these were produced efficiently.

Lawyer named in this review: Jennifer Valentine

A representative from Ashtons Legal LLP responded to this review on 03 November, 2021

Thank you for your 5* feedback! We are proud to provide you with excellent service.

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Richard Cobbald
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October 12, 2021 20211012095937

Creation of Wills

5

Jennifer Valentine was extremely professional and flexible on timings. We were excellently advised on our wills and these were produced effectively.

Lawyer named in this review: Jennifer Valentine

A representative from Ashtons Legal LLP responded to this review on 22 October, 2021

Thank you for your review! We appreciate your positive feedback and hope to work with you again in the future.

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Judith
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August 31, 2021 20210831100953

Mrs Judith Heaton

5

Jennifer Valentine was very helpful. Sometimes visiting a Solicitor can be quite daunting but Jennifer made the experience very friendly and easy to understand. A pleasure to work with her.

Lawyer named in this review: Jennifer Valentine

A representative from Ashtons Legal LLP responded to this review on 09 September, 2021

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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Neil
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August 03, 2021 20210803131904

Great communication

5

I am very happy with the service I received from Jennifer Valentine. Considerate and respectful with great communication throughout. Jennifer made a difficult and at times an emotional situation in dealing with probate a whole lot easier. Would highly recommend her services.

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Jill
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July 13, 2021 20210713164958

Grant of Probate

5

Excellent service from Jennifer Valentine - very thorough and so nice to deal with. Jennifer was efficient and kept us informed every step of the way...

Lawyer named in this review: Jennifer Valentine

A representative from Ashtons Legal LLP responded to this review on 13 July, 2021

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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Stephen
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Stephen

5

Excellent support and advice through a very difficult time.
Jennifer Valentine was outstanding in that support

Lawyer named in this review: Jennifer Valentine

A representative from Ashtons Legal LLP responded to this review on 22 November, 2022

Thank you very much for taking the time to leave a review. Your feedback will be shared with Jennifer and the team.

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About Jennifer Valentine

Jennifer is a Senior Associate in our Lifetime Planning team. Jennifer has experience in all aspects of Private Client work, including: Wills, with particular expertise in care home fee planning, succession planning, assessment of mental capacity, and the handling of sensitive subjects including the exclusion of children and how best to help avoid a claim against an estate. Inheritance Tax advice Lasting Powers of Attorney and Enduring Powers of Attorney Probate Trusts Court of Protection, such as Deputyship applications. Jennifer qualified as a Chartered Legal Executive in 2018 before cross-qualifying as a Solicitor in 2019. Jennifer has over five years of experience in Private Client Law, is a full member of the Association of Lifetime Lawyers, an affiliate member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) and is a Dementia Friend. Before joining Ashtons Legal, Jennifer worked in three other law firms, all of which were in Private Client. She has also gained valuable experience volunteering at the Citizens Advice Bureau. Jennifer enjoys meeting new people and prides herself on being compassionate whilst providing clear and pragmatic advice.

Languages Spoken: English

Contact Jennifer Valentine

Address

Ashtons Legal LLP

The Long Barn

Fornham Business Court

Fornham St Martin

Suffolk

IP31 1SL



Phone 01284 762331

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Updated

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Currently Registered

16/09/19

30/08/24

We found no instances of professional misconduct for this solicitor

WORK EXPERIENCE

Title

Name

Duration

Associate

Ashtons Legal LLP

2023-present

Solicitor

Ashtons Legal LLP

2020-2023

Solicitor

Roythornes

2019-2020

Fellow Chartered Legal Executive

Buckles

2018-2019