Nicola Rostron - Associate

Areas of Specialism

General Private Client work, Powers of Attorney (including Enduring, General, and Lasting), Affairs of the Older Person, Court of Protection Matters, Wills and Estate Administration, Wills and Succession for Civil Partners, Estate Planning and Declarations of Trust.

Career

Nicola Rostron is an Associate and a Senior Solicitor in the Private Client team with many years experience in dealing with all aspects of private client work. Nicola joined the Private Client Team in January 2005 having previously worked for two large regional Law firms.

Nicola advises clients on all areas of Will drafting including Simple Wills, Wills for clients in second marriages, Wills for clients with disabled or vulnerable beneficiaries, Wills for clients who are concerned about the prospect of care fees and Wills for civil partners.

Nicola also deals with administration of estates in a professional but sympathetic way. She recognises how distressing it is for a family to talk to a Solicitor at a time of such grief and guides the family through the estate administration process.

Nicola also advises elderly client’s on all matters including Powers of Attorney. She is a specialist on advising on both types of the new Lasting Powers of Attorney. She also acts as a Certificate Provider in relation to Lasting Powers of Attorney. Nicola also assists elderly clients who are in care or who receive care in their home. She is able to advise on care fees and Social Services rules and help clients deal with Social Services.

Nicola also gives regular seminars to both pre and post retirement organisations. If you would like further information about this please do contact her.

Whilst being very professional Nicola has a very friendly manner and is always understanding of her client’s needs. She enjoys working with her clients and having the opportunity to build a long lasting relationship with them.

Memberships

Member of the Probate Section of the Law Society.