Associate Chartered Legal Executive at Blanchards Bailey LLP

Lauren May

Associate Chartered Legal Executive

Since re-joining Blanchards Bailey in 2020, I have been working in the Private Client team in the firm's Poundbury office . I qualified as a Chartered Legal Executive in 2017, but have worked in Private Client for 18 years in various guises. I specialise in Wills, Powers of Attorney, Estate Planning and Deputyship Applications. I also have a keen interest in Elderly Client work. This depth of experience ensures I can advise on complex Will and Estate Planning matters, including advising clients on how best to mitigate their Inheritance Tax liability. I pride myself on being friendly and approachable, whilst helping my clients to navigate their way through complex legal issues to achieve their goals as quickly as possible. I am incredibly client focussed and my priority is ensuring my clients feel at ease from the first meeting through to the conclusion of their matter.

Newborough House, 3 Queen Mother Square, Poundbury, DT1 3BJ

Licensed for 3 years

Practice Areas

Wills, Trusts & Probate

4.8/5 22 Client Reviews 22
  • Wills, Trusts & Probate 82%
  • Family Law 18%
22 Client Reviews

4.8/5

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Pauline Lesley
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July 31, 2025 20250731234349

Will

5

Efficient, kind & explained everything clearly

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July 29, 2025 20250729081650

Will

5

When I needed something done urgently they came up trumps

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Nicola
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July 29, 2025 20250729074413

Wills and lasting power of attorney

5

Lauren was very professional and knowledgeable.
Never felt rushed.
Listened to what we wanted.

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July 10, 2025 20250710123302

LPA

4

Complex but explained well over a period of time. It can be difficult to find a nominated person

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Lauren May from Blanchards Bailey LLP responded to this review on 10 July, 2025

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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David
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July 09, 2025 20250709094559

there when we need them

5

always helpful and attentive with straight forward advice

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Lauren May from Blanchards Bailey LLP responded to this review on 09 July, 2025

Thank you very much for your kind review David. If I can help you again at any time, please do let me know. Kind regards

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Leonard
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July 09, 2025 20250709081732

New will

5

Lauren was great.many thanks. She gave us good advice regarding our wills and we proceeded with blanchard bailey and would go to them
Again for legal advice.

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Lauren May from Blanchards Bailey LLP responded to this review on 09 July, 2025

Thank you for your kind comments Leonard. If I can help you again at any time, please do not hesitate to contact me. Kind regards Lauren

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Marianne Carole
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May 13, 2025 20250513083208

Extremely professional service

5

Having just lost my husband I had so much help from Lauren with sorting his Will and Trust fund. Her caring attitude helped me through a very difficult situation and I will be forever thankful for her advice.

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Audrey
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May 01, 2025 20250501190445

Great service at Blanchards Bailey

5

I have found Lauren May at Blanchards Bailey to be always pleasant, efficient and very helpful and I would recommend this firm to others.

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Edred Nigel
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April 16, 2025 20250416210247

Over 50 years dealing with Blanchards Bailey

5

It was in 1975 when I first used the services of Blanchards (as it was then) for the conveyancing of a property to purchase having moved my Mother to the Blandford area. The help from Mr John Blanchard and his secretary Mrs Kathie Underwood was superb. In 1990, when my Mother died whilst I was working overseas, Blanchards organised the necessary POA, funeral arrangements and subsequent Probate. Recently, Blanchards Bailey have refreshed my POA’s and Will - and that of my late wife - as well as attending to my wife’s estate and Probate. They have also set up several trusts relating to my estate. I have appointed them Executors.

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Terence John
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April 08, 2025 20250408071417

Good service

5

We did our wills with Lauren - process was very straight forward and everything was explained to us of what we needed to do.

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About Lauren May

Since re-joining Blanchards Bailey in 2020, I have been working in the Private Client team in the firm's Poundbury office . I qualified as a Chartered Legal Executive in 2017, but have worked in Private Client for 18 years in various guises. I specialise in Wills, Powers of Attorney, Estate Planning and Deputyship Applications. I also have a keen interest in Elderly Client work. This depth of experience ensures I can advise on complex Will and Estate Planning matters, including advising clients on how best to mitigate their Inheritance Tax liability. I pride myself on being friendly and approachable, whilst helping my clients to navigate their way through complex legal issues to achieve their goals as quickly as possible. I am incredibly client focussed and my priority is ensuring my clients feel at ease from the first meeting through to the conclusion of their matter.

Languages Spoken: English

Contact Lauren May

Address

Blanchards Bailey LLP

Newborough House

3 Queen Mother Square

Poundbury

DT1 3BJ



Phone 01305217318

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WORK EXPERIENCE

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Name

Duration

Chartered Legal Executive

Blanchards Bailey LLP

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