Natalie Smith

Solicitor - Solicitor

SRA ID: 638217

As a Solicitor in the South Essex Wills Trust and Probate team, I handle estate planning, will drafting, trusts, and advice on lasting powers of attorney. For executors, I handle the administration of estates and probate to ensure that everything is dealt with effectively. My journey to becoming a Solicitor started with my enjoyment of studying law at College (A-Level). I was fascinated by all the different types of case law. My teacher would often speak fondly of her experiences at university, and I knew from that time that I wanted to do the same. I studied law by the coast in Bournemouth whist undertaking my first legal experience in a conveyancing team at a firm in Bournemouth. After completing my degree, I moved back to Essex, where I was brought up and trained in a regional firm in Chelmsford. I enjoyed working in the Wills and Probate team as one of my seats and qualified in this area. Since then, I have practised locally in Essex. Regarding wills, I enjoy building a rapport with clients (and their families) when protecting their assets and ensuring that their affairs are in order for future generations. Assisting with probate I also find rewarding as I am helping bereaved clients at a time of need. I aim to make my clients feel at ease by providing them with clear, practical, and easy to understand advice. My interests include being outdoors with long country walks or bike rides. I also love to travel, watch theatre shows and live music performances.