Solicitor at Clarkson Wright & Jakes Ltd
Amanda Custis
Solicitor - Partner
SRA ID: 146975
Amanda qualified as a solicitor in 1990 and has been working in the private client department of Clarkson Wright & Jakes in Orpington since 1992. Amanda deals mainly in drafting Wills, Inheritance Tax planning, Trust creation and administration, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Court of Protection applications and Estate Administration. Amanda is also a Notary Public. Amanda has been a long-standing member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners and qualified as a Chartered Tax Advisor in 1995. She was previously secretary to the Kent branches of both the Chartered Institute of Taxation and the Society for Trust and Estate Practitioners. Amanda has spoken at seminars for clients and accountants and writes the occasional article. However her focus is on her clients and ensuring their affairs are in good order. Since having her children, Amanda has worked part-time. She spends her leisure time volunteering locally in church based youth work.
Valiant House, 12 Knoll Rise, Orpington, Kent, BR6 0PG
Licensed for 33 years
Practice Areas
Wills, Trusts & Probate, Commercial Property
- Wills, Trusts & Probate 50%
14 Client Reviews
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About Amanda Custis
Amanda qualified as a solicitor in 1990 and has been working in the private client department of Clarkson Wright & Jakes in Orpington since 1992. Amanda deals mainly in drafting Wills, Inheritance Tax planning, Trust creation and administration, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Court of Protection applications and Estate Administration. Amanda is also a Notary Public. Amanda has been a long-standing member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners and qualified as a Chartered Tax Advisor in 1995. She was previously secretary to the Kent branches of both the Chartered Institute of Taxation and the Society for Trust and Estate Practitioners. Amanda has spoken at seminars for clients and accountants and writes the occasional article. However her focus is on her clients and ensuring their affairs are in good order. Since having her children, Amanda has worked part-time. She spends her leisure time volunteering locally in church based youth work.
Languages Spoken: English
Contact Amanda Custis
Address
Clarkson Wright & Jakes Ltd
Valiant House
12 Knoll Rise
Orpington
Kent
BR6 0PG
Phone 01689 887 887
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LICENSE
Country
Status
Acquired
Updated
United Kingdom
Currently Registered
15/10/90
02/10/20
We found no instances of professional misconduct for this solicitor
WORK EXPERIENCE
Title
Name
Duration
SRA-approved manager - Director
Clarkson Wright & Jakes
?-present
Commercial Property
Superb understanding and conclusion of a difficult sale of a property as part of my bother's estate. The team, recommended to us by Amanda Custis, included Zoe Isted and Laura Thompson. They took the
initiative and pressed the buyers sellers in a subtle yet business like way to the conclusion of the sale even gaining a payment for late completion. The sensitivity of the sale was that the property was part residential and part commercial, the shop section being occupied. The ideal outcome was that the shop tenant buy the whole property and this took a lot of sensitive negotiation. If this sale had fallen through it would have been a difficult property to sell. Thankfully Laura and Zoe were tenacious and pushed not only the sale but also the Probate Office in Newcastle (who were dreadful and holding the sale up!). I know the team and Amanda had great difficulty in contacting the Probate Office but eventually got them to complete the Probate. Excellent work by all the CWJ teams who shared all our ups and downs and frustrations in a very human and professional way. Thank you!
Solicitor named in this review: Amanda Custis
A representative from Clarkson Wright & Jakes Ltd responded to this review on 08 February, 2024
Thank you for taking the time to leave this review and for continuing to recommend CWJ. We appreciate your kind words and happy to assist you.
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Wills, Trusts and Probate
I felt valued and my situation (bereavement) understood. Advice and approach clear and professional making a difficult time easier to cope with. Thank you
Solicitor named in this review: Amanda Custis
A representative from Clarkson Wright & Jakes Ltd responded to this review on 28 November, 2023
Thank you for this feedback, we really appreciate it.
Was this review helpful? Yes
Wills, Trusts and Probate
We have found CWJ to be very helpful and compassionate.
Solicitor named in this review: Amanda Custis
A representative from Clarkson Wright & Jakes Ltd responded to this review on 20 September, 2023
Thank you for the feedback. We hope we can help you again in the future.
Was this review helpful? Yes
Wills, Trusts and Probate
As always we have had very friendly and professional advice and timely execution of the work involved.
Solicitor named in this review: Amanda Custis
A representative from Clarkson Wright & Jakes Ltd responded to this review on 25 August, 2023
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are please that you were pleased with the service you have received every time.
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Wills, Trusts and Probate
I needed help to make the decision regarding 'authority to release property & financial affairs lasting power of attorney' so I had to phone for advice.
Solicitor named in this review: Amanda Custis
A representative from Clarkson Wright & Jakes Ltd responded to this review on 08 August, 2022
We are very pleased to hear that we were able to assist you with your decision.
Was this review helpful? Yes
Wills, Trusts and Probate
I was very impressed with the service provided.
Solicitor named in this review: Amanda Custis
A representative from Clarkson Wright & Jakes Ltd responded to this review on 08 August, 2022
Thank you for taking the time to leave a response. We appreciate your feedback.
Was this review helpful? Yes
Wills, Trusts and Probate
Excellent service, cleat advice and timely settlement of transactional matters.
Solicitor named in this review: Amanda Custis
A representative from Clarkson Wright & Jakes Ltd responded to this review on 15 March, 2022
Thank you for your review. We appreciate the positive feedback you have given us and look forward to working with you in the future.
Was this review helpful? Yes
Wills, Trusts and Probate
Happy with service will use again if need arises
Solicitor named in this review: Amanda Custis
A representative from Clarkson Wright & Jakes Ltd responded to this review on 13 October, 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.
Was this review helpful? Yes
Wills, Trusts and Probate
The team at CWJ were professional, efficient and charming. Excellent service.
Solicitor named in this review: Amanda Custis
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Wills, Trusts and Probate
My mother used you when you were at Petts Wood many years and I started to use you before she died in 2000. We have always been happy with your service.
Solicitor named in this review: Amanda Custis
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