Sarah is a solicitor in our Private Client department. She is based in the Court of Protection team and works with panel Deputy, Holly Chantler, on all aspects of Court of Protection matters.
Before joining Morrisons, Sarah gained experience as a paralegal in different areas of the law such as family law, employment law, immigration, and corporate commercial law. As a trainee solicitor, she gained further experience in litigation, property, and probate. Sarah makes use of her wide ranging legal experiences in Court of Protection matters and has dealt with a variety of contentious and non-contentious cases, such as:
- Statutory Will applications;
- Applications for the appointment and removal of a Deputy;
- Mediation with joint Deputies to resolve conflict;
- Trustee Act Applications;
- Managing the Property and Affairs of a French national;
- Representing a Protected Party in an application to the Home Office for leave to remain in the UK;
- Attending the House of Lords to discuss the subject of investments within Court of Protection matters;
- Advising on the effects of undue influence on a Protected Party’s mental capacity within Court proceedings.
Sarah has also dealt with the administration of estates as well as drafting Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney. Sarah continues to broaden her experiences in our Court of Protection department and enjoys the challenging and interesting cases that comes with this evolving area of law.
Interests
Sarah is a keen hiker and runner. Having ran a 5k in 2016, the Vitality 10k in 2017, she is currently training for a triathlon. Sarah also enjoys travelling and has spent time after qualifying as a solicitor travelling and volunteering in Latin America and the Amazon jungle. Highlights of her trip included swimming with sharks and sea lions in the Galapagos Islands, learning to swim in the seas of Caribbean Island of San Andres, and admiring the constellations of stars in the Amazon jungle at night.
Testimonials
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1 5 5We received really excellent service and advice from Kate and would have no hesitation in recommending Morrisons to anyone elseWills, Trusts and Estate Administration Client, Woking
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1 5 5Kate was very professional and helpful throughout.Wills, Trusts and Estate Administration Client, Woking
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1 5 5A fantastically friendly, efficient service that provided a very effective solution to my requirements.Wills, Trusts and Estate Administration Client, Redhill
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1 5 5Morrisons Solicitors are helpful, professional and straightforward in all aspects.Wills, Trusts and Estate Administration Client, Redhill
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1 5 5Always pleased with the service provided by Mandy HumphreyWills, Trusts and Estate Administration Client, Redhill
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1 5 5Absolute satisfaction for the service I required.Wills, Trusts and Estate Administration Client, Redhill
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1 5 5A calm and compassionate approach was taken in the preparation of wills, under exceptional circumstances.Wills, Trusts and Estate Administration Client, Redhill
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1 5 5I would recommend Morrisons for their helpful advice and courteous and friendly manner for all situations.Wills, Trusts and Estate Administration Client, Redhill
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1 5 5Thoroughly reliable and helpfulWills, Trusts and Estate Administration Client, Redhill
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1 5 5Holly & Kate dealt professionally and respectfully with our families needs and wishes.Wills, Trusts and Estate Administration Client, Redhill
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1 5 5It was, and still is, a pleasure to deal with the various members of staff both in the Wimbledon and Teddington offices.Wills, Trusts and Estate Administration Client, Wimbledon
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1 5 5Morrisons were very helpful and offered us good advice and guidance.Wills, Trusts and Estate Administration Client, Redhill
