Solicitor at Hansells

Sara Young

Solicitor - Solicitor

SRA ID: 260508

Solicitor Wills, Trusts & Lifetime Planning Sara Young Sara Young is a Solicitor in the Wills, Trusts & Lifetime Planning department and spends her time in both the North Walsham and Norwich offices. Sara first joined Hansells in 2000 as a Trainee Solicitor before relocating overseas, moving to Hong Kong, where she worked for a British law firm specialising in inheritance tax planning for high net-worth clients. Sara then moved to Singapore, where she worked for a US hedge fund company and then to Australia. In 2010, she returned to Hong Kong, where she set up her own e-commerce business. Sara is now back in Norwich and rejoined Hansells in 2022. Sara is a graduate of Economics and Business from the University of Hull. She completed the Postgraduate Diploma in Law, the law conversion course at UEA and the Legal Practice Course at the College of Law, York. Outside of work, Sara is an avid cricket player and represented the Hong Kong Cricket Club. She is a batter/wicketkeeper and has even played at Lords! Now, Sara enjoys DIY and spending time with her daughters.

4 Grammar School Road, NR28 9JH

Licensed for 24 years

Practice Areas

Crime/ Criminal Defence

4.9/5 24 Client Reviews 24
  • Wills, Trusts & Probate 76%
  • Family Law 24%
24 Client Reviews

4.9/5

Overall experience

  • Value For Money
  • Communication
  • Initial Impressions
  • Approachability
  • Documentation Accuracy
  • Legal knowledge

Reviews summary

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Melvyn Bramwell
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July 30, 2025 20250730095614

Highly recommend

5

I found Sara to be professional, knowledgeable, and friendly throughout. She was proactive in keeping me updated and I really appreciated having direct contact with my solicitor, which made the whole process feel much more personal and efficient. Highly recommend.

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David Dix
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June 30, 2025 20250630153135

First Class Service

5

I needed a few legal affairs reviewed, and I found Sara to be professional, friendly with great legal knowledge. I would happily use Sara again thank you.

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Mary Webb
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June 30, 2025 20250630142839

Lasting Power of Attorney

5

Very helpful and friendly staff, would definitely use again

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Josephine
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May 28, 2025 20250528124842

Can't fault anything. Great.

5

Sara was an absolute pleasure to deal with. She was professional, friendly, and easy to talk to – always approachable and happy to explain things clearly. I felt fully informed throughout and really appreciated the direct contact and timely responses.

She gave sensible, honest advice and showed great legal knowledge. Everything was easy to understand, and the whole process felt smooth and painless. The bill was exactly as expected, and I felt it offered great value for money.

Sara came across with real integrity and a refreshing approach. I would absolutely recommend her and would not hesitate to use her again. Cannot fault anything – truly great.

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Anonymous
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April 30, 2025 20250430095728

Pleasure to deal with

5

I found Sara to be professional and efficient in the way she dealt with my Will and LPA. I'm happy to recommend Hansells and would use Sara again.

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Brian Boughton
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April 29, 2025 20250429154132

Top Class Legal Services

5

From the moment we stepped through the door of the North Walsham Office we were given a warm and friendly welcome, treated with the utmost respect and received first attention from a highly knowledgeable and competent professional solicitor. Our requirements were understood, advice provided and necessary documents completed and issued without error or fuss. The complete service was speedy and efficient meeting the legal requirements . We would recommend to others without question.

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Paul Ayton
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April 29, 2025 20250429152228

First Class Professional Work

5

Sara was most professional and gave me a first class service
Thank you

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Ms Smith
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March 31, 2025 20250331165728

Will

5

Very helpful glad I went with you

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C&D Thorne
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March 31, 2025 20250331164657

Writing My Will

5

I worked with Sara recently, and I found her to be professional and efficient. Throughout the process, Sara kept me involved and ensured I was fully informed every step of the way. I'm happy to recommend Sara to anyone seeking expert legal advice.

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Hayley
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January 30, 2025 20250130135918

Inheritance, probate, will construction

5

Sara is friendly, helpful and approachable and efficient in response.

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About Sara Young

Solicitor Wills, Trusts & Lifetime Planning Sara Young Sara Young is a Solicitor in the Wills, Trusts & Lifetime Planning department and spends her time in both the North Walsham and Norwich offices. Sara first joined Hansells in 2000 as a Trainee Solicitor before relocating overseas, moving to Hong Kong, where she worked for a British law firm specialising in inheritance tax planning for high net-worth clients. Sara then moved to Singapore, where she worked for a US hedge fund company and then to Australia. In 2010, she returned to Hong Kong, where she set up her own e-commerce business. Sara is now back in Norwich and rejoined Hansells in 2022. Sara is a graduate of Economics and Business from the University of Hull. She completed the Postgraduate Diploma in Law, the law conversion course at UEA and the Legal Practice Course at the College of Law, York. Outside of work, Sara is an avid cricket player and represented the Hong Kong Cricket Club. She is a batter/wicketkeeper and has even played at Lords! Now, Sara enjoys DIY and spending time with her daughters.

Languages Spoken: English

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Title

Name

Duration

Solicitor

Hansells

30-06-2023-present