Solicitor at Hansells
Clare Poortvliet
Solicitor - Associate TEP
SRA ID: 434592
Clare is an Associate in the Wills, Trusts & Lifetime Planning Department and is based in our Aylsham office. Clare has over 14 years of experience in Private Client law. Clare graduated from Newcastle University with a 2:1 (Hons) Law Degree and completed the Legal Practice Course at Oxford. Clare qualified as a Solicitor in 2009 when she joined Hansells. Clare specialises in the preparation of Wills, Estate Administration, Lifetime Estate Planning, Trust Administration, and advising on and preparing Powers of Attorney. Clare has a special interest in farming families. Clare is a full member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) – full members, known as TEPs, are internationally recognised as experts in their field, with proven qualifications, expertise and experience. In the past, Clare has also acted as a Governor at a local Primary School and a Trustee for the Aylsham and District Care Trust. Clare lives on a farm in North Norfolk and keeps busy with her three children outside of work.
1 Norwich Road, Aylsham, NR11 6BN
Licensed for 15 years
Practice Areas
Company & Commercial, Wills, Trusts & Probate, Money & Tax
- Wills, Trusts & Probate 100%
28 Client Reviews
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About Clare Poortvliet
Clare is an Associate in the Wills, Trusts & Lifetime Planning Department and is based in our Aylsham office. Clare has over 14 years of experience in Private Client law. Clare graduated from Newcastle University with a 2:1 (Hons) Law Degree and completed the Legal Practice Course at Oxford. Clare qualified as a Solicitor in 2009 when she joined Hansells. Clare specialises in the preparation of Wills, Estate Administration, Lifetime Estate Planning, Trust Administration, and advising on and preparing Powers of Attorney. Clare has a special interest in farming families. Clare is a full member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) – full members, known as TEPs, are internationally recognised as experts in their field, with proven qualifications, expertise and experience. In the past, Clare has also acted as a Governor at a local Primary School and a Trustee for the Aylsham and District Care Trust. Clare lives on a farm in North Norfolk and keeps busy with her three children outside of work.
Languages Spoken: English
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Status
Acquired
Updated
United Kingdom
Currently Registered
03/11/09
25/09/23
We found no instances of professional misconduct for this solicitor
WORK EXPERIENCE
Title
Name
Duration
Assistant
Hansells
?-present
Necessary Life Admin - Will & PoA
Experience mostly positive. Minor problem with wrongly addressed letters caused communication glitch but nice people to deal with and local to home. Given inflation and geopolitics l'll probably have to use again before the Will is needed!
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New Will and Power of Attorney
Excellent friendly advice from Claire. She was flexible, informative and helpful with a relaxed approach to put you at ease.
My family and myself have used Hansells over a long period of time and have always had excellent service
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Will and Power of Attorney preparation
Friendly manner providing an informative and easy discussion of my situation regarding technicalities re will preparation and Power of Attorney
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Will consultation
Clare combined a high degree of professionalism with a priceless ability to get alongside and make the process comprehensible. She understood our instructions and answered our questions. We felt utterly confident in her expertise and efficiency
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Review of present will
Clare was so pleasantand helpful. I felt in good hands. She reassured me of processes and procedures and it was an enjoyable meeting
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Mikes Estate
Clare has been so patient and understanding, which has made the experience so much easier than I anticipated.
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Very Friendly
A pleasure to deal with.
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Redrafting Wills
Clare was pleasant easy to deal with and appeared to be on the same wave length as us. She relied promptly to emails.
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Wills
Very detailed meeting with Clare covering all aspects. The draft Wills were as discussed and required no alterations. Clear advice and good communication. Very easy process. Very pleased that both Clare and Hansells are local and convenient to visit.
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Lasting power of attorney, trust and will
Clare provided a professional and efficient service, guiding me through my Lasting Power of Attorney, trust arrangement, and will alterations with clear and practical advice. She was friendly, offered sensible advice, and kept me fully informed throughout. I would confidently use her services again.
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