Wills, Powers of Attorney and Probate
The wills and probate team at Franklins has experience in matters relating to wills, probate, inheritance tax, trusts and related matters.
The Wills and Probate Team
Helen Foreman
MA Solicitor
Helen Foreman is the partner responsible for Franklins’ private client (wills and probate) department. Helen joined Franklins in 1999. Since 2001 Helen has been a member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners and is on Mencap’s list of experienced practitioners for wills and trusts for the disabled.
Carli Colby
LLB Solicitor
Carli qualified as a solicitor in 2002 and is experienced in wills, estate administration, trusts, tax planning, powers of attorney and elderly client advice. For a time, Carli specialised in Court of Protection work including personal injury trusts. Carli speaks German, is a member of Solicitors for the Elderly and a student member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners.
Louise O’Donnell
LLB Solicitor
Louise is a STEP qualified Private Client Solicitor with over 10 years of experience. Louise joined Franklins in 2019 after spending 7 years working for the private wealth team within a large national law firm, having previously practiced in Bath. Louise deals predominantly with Probate and Estate Administration but has extensive knowledge across private client matters.
Linda Bunning
Secretary and Fellow of the Institute of Paralegals
Linda works mainly with Helen Foreman and has been with Franklins since 2007. Linda completed the study and assessments to be admitted as a Fellow to the Institute of Paralegals in 2015 and continues with the ongoing training required by the Institute.
Sharleen McLernan
Secretary and Fellow of the Institute of Paralegals
Sharleen has worked in a number of departments since joining Franklins in 1996. Sharleen now works with Carli Colby and in 2015, was admitted as a Fellow to the Institute of Paralegals. Sharleen too carries out the continuing training required by the Institute.
Tara Robins
Secretary
Tara has over 12 years’ experience as a legal secretary and joined us in August 2018. Tara works with Louise O’Donnell.
Pam Cox
Receptionist
If you come to the office, the first person you are likely to meet is our receptionist Pam Cox. Pam joined us in 2016 after working for many years in a local GP’s surgery.
