Partner at Ames Kent
Katherine Oakes
Partner
Katherine (also known as Kate) has worked at Ames Kent since 2002 when she started as an office junior. She is now a partner with Michael Rogers. Her area of specialism is private client work; she has dealt with a variety of complex estates including high net estates, capital gains tax liabilities, trusts and estates with foreign and business assets. Kate is a Licensed Probate Practitioner and Licensed Conveyancer. Kate is very experienced with the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and has helped many clients in the local area with their Wills and Lasting Power of Attorneys. She prides herself on her excellent client care and approachable manner. She is a Commissioner for Oaths. Kate enjoys spending time with her family, amateur DIY and cooking.
26 King Street, BA11 1BH
Licensed for 5 years
Practice Areas
Agriculture, Wills, Trusts & Probate, Family Law, Housing & Property
- Wills, Trusts & Probate 63%
- Family Law 4%
- Housing & Property 30%
- Agriculture 4%
51 Client Reviews
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About Katherine Oakes
Katherine (also known as Kate) has worked at Ames Kent since 2002 when she started as an office junior. She is now a partner with Michael Rogers. Her area of specialism is private client work; she has dealt with a variety of complex estates including high net estates, capital gains tax liabilities, trusts and estates with foreign and business assets. Kate is a Licensed Probate Practitioner and Licensed Conveyancer. Kate is very experienced with the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and has helped many clients in the local area with their Wills and Lasting Power of Attorneys. She prides herself on her excellent client care and approachable manner. She is a Commissioner for Oaths. Kate enjoys spending time with her family, amateur DIY and cooking.
Languages Spoken: English
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WORK EXPERIENCE
Title
Name
Duration
Compliance Officer for Finance and Administration
Ames Kent
?-present
Leasehold Special
Excellent from the first time I entered the door of their office. I have been impressed from the first moment. Service, enquiries, dispatch of information are all excellent. Many thanks
Solicitor named in this review: Katherine Oakes
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Professional, efficient Solicitors that I trust!
A friendly and personable approach to complicated issues. Everything was explained in simple English and every issue covered. Issues were completed in a professional manner and in good time. A pleasure to come to you with all legal matters.
Solicitor named in this review: Katherine Oakes
A representative from Ames Kent responded to this review on 25 March, 2024
Thank you for your review. We appreciate your positive feedback .
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Wills
To Kate and your team, I think you and your team were very efficient and I would recommend your firm to anyone. Many thanks.
Solicitor named in this review: Katherine Oakes
Katherine Oakes from Ames Kent responded to this review on 12 March, 2024
Thank you for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you had a positive experience. Looking forward to working with you again in the future!
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Service with Integrity
Provided excellent professional service in timely manner.
Solicitor named in this review: Katherine Oakes
Katherine Oakes from Ames Kent responded to this review on 12 March, 2024
Thank you for your review. We very much appreciate the positive feedback you have given us and look forward to working with you in the future.
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Sale of Land
A long drawn out land sale with a jigsaw of title deeds and land registry paperwork was dealt with by careful and methodical means. Clear instructions and prompt correspondence was very welcome.
Solicitor named in this review: Katherine Oakes
Katherine Oakes from Ames Kent responded to this review on 12 March, 2024
Thank you so much for taking the time out to leave a review John. It is much appreciated. I enjoyed working with you on your somewhat challenging matter. Wishing you all the very best in the future and look forward to working with you again.
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Conveyancing, Wills and LPA's
We have used Kate on several occasions for many years. Her professional advice and service has always directed and enabled us to reach very satisfactory results and conclusions.
Solicitor named in this review: Katherine Oakes
Katherine Oakes from Ames Kent responded to this review on 12 March, 2024
We sincerely appreciate your positive feedback Carol. We're delighted to hear that you had such a positive experience. As always we look forward to working with you in the future.
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Wills
Excellent advice for completing two individual Wills, making sure that the daughter from a previous relationship inherits part of the estate after the death of her mother.
Solicitor named in this review: Katherine Oakes
Katherine Oakes from Ames Kent responded to this review on 12 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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Wills
One of the only Solicitors locally to offer a face to face meeting to talk matters through. With other firms being steered to do the transaction online. We are of an age that values face to face.
Solicitor named in this review: Katherine Oakes
Katherine Oakes from Ames Kent responded to this review on 12 March, 2024
Thank you for taking the time to provide us with your review. We are truly grateful for the positive feedback you have shared
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RUH Wills
Overall excellent service. Made us fully understand legal terms. Would not hesitate to use Ames Kent in the future. Thank you.
Solicitor named in this review: Katherine Oakes
Katherine Oakes from Ames Kent responded to this review on 12 March, 2024
We deeply appreciate your review. Your feedback is invaluable to us. We are proud to share that, to date, we have successfully raised over £18,000 for Bath RUH, and we are committed to continuing our efforts in supporting such a great cause. Our dedication to providing RUH Wills every September underscores our ongoing commitment to making a positive impact and contributing to the well-being of our local community.
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Excellent Service Would Highly Recommend
Given all the obstacles when selling my property, I found this firm to be extremely helpful and all correspondence was clear and dealt with in a timely manor.
Communications were excellent, very approachable and I felt their service was great value for money.
I had used them previously when buying my commercial property, so made it an easy choice to return to sell, as again the work was fairly priced and they provided a very good service.
I would have no concern in highly recommending this firm, if the occasion rises, I will be using them again!
So in summary, get a quote from here! You will not be disappointed.
Solicitor named in this review: Katherine Oakes
A representative from Ames Kent responded to this review on 29 January, 2024
Thank you for leaving such a positive a review. Its always nice to receive feedback on commercial transactions. I look forward to being of service to you in the future.
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