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Charlotte Smith

Senior Chartered Legal Executive, Wills, Probate, Tax & Trusts

Location: Reading, Henley-on-Thames & Wokingham

Charlotte Smith is a senior chartered legal executive in our leading Wills, Probate, Tax & Trusts team advises clients from our Reading, Henley-on-Thames and Wokingham offices, as well as remotely.

She specialises in the preparation of Wills, estate and inheritance tax planning, probate and estate administration and drafting lasting powers of attorney (LPAs).

Charlotte qualified as a chartered legal executive in 2019 and is a fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (FCILEx). She joined Blandy & Blandy in 2021, having previously worked at several established firms in London and the Thames Valley.

Charlotte is a member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP), a student member of The Association of Lifetime Lawyers (formerly Solicitors for the Elderly) and treasurer of the Thames Valley STEP Committee.

Professional Memberships:
Fellow (FCILEx), Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEx)
Member, Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP)
Student Member, The Association of Lifetime Lawyers (formerly Solicitors for the Elderly)
Secretary, Thames Valley STEP Committee

Education:
Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEx)
Bournemouth University, LLB (Hons)

Accreditations & Awards:
Dementia Friend, Alzheimer's Society

What Our Clients Say

“Charlotte went over and above to give us advice, not just on my father’s probate, but also on another matter, which helped us to make some difficult decisions. We would like to say thank you.”

Client

“Charlotte was superb and very compassionate and clear throughout – she exceeded our expectations.”

Client

“An excellent service.”

Client

“Charlotte was very helpful, explaining all the details that needed to be considered.”

Client

“We have had an excellent experience when reviewing and changing our Wills. Thank you very much Charlotte. ”

Client

“Very helpful and friendly and dealt with our Wills in a very timely manner. It is good that the offices are accessible as my husband is in a wheelchair.”

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