Val Howard | Legal Secretary

Legal Secretary.

Teams:

Wills & Probate | Lasting Powers of Attorney | Estate Planning
Office location:

Hereford
Language:

English

Profile / Experience

Val works in the Private Client Team based in Hereford.

Prior to the merger with Lanyon Bowdler in May 2016, Val had worked for Beaumonts since 1981.

She supports Charles Almond, dealing with all types of private client work, including wills and administration of estates.

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Podcast

When the Intestacy Rules Won’t Work for You – and Famous People Who’ve Died Without Leaving a Will: Karl Beckett and Aimee Johnson

We discuss intestacy rules and when they don't apply, i.e. what happens when you die without leaving a will. This is par...

Published • 11 Nov 2024

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Blog

Where There’s a Will There’s a Way

Whilst many people will engage in hours of financial planning during their lifetime, not everyone recognises the im...

Nicole Cousins • 29 Oct 2024

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Podcast

LISTEN AGAIN: Financial Abuse by Attorneys – Edward Rees and Claire Vale

We talk about the role of an attorney. Attorneys manage the estate of a donor whilst they're still alive and Claire is s...

Published • 19 Aug 2024

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LISTEN AGAIN: Estates and Farming Disputes – Edward Rees and Claire Vale

The various types of farming disputes affecting the estates of farmers - the farm owner hasn't left a will, or when bene...

Published • 12 Aug 2024

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The Cost of Dying – Edward Rees and Sophie Burgoyne

We look at the increased cost of dying and the changes in the certification of death, which includes the increased cost ...

Published • 05 Aug 2024

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How Lasting Powers of Attorney are Needed before Moving into a Care Home – Kate Lawson and Ann Rose

Ann stresses the importance of having lasting power of attorney in place, ideally before the need for care arises and ho...

Published • 22 Jul 2024

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Blog

Is transferring my house to my children a good idea?

As private client practitioners, we are asked almost every day by clients about transferring their home into their ...

Sophie Burgoyne • 02 Jul 2024

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Blog

Executors to a Will – Duties Explained

Executors are persons appointed to deal with the administration of an estate when you pass away having made a will....

Hollie Daniels • 03 Jun 2024

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Podcast

Estates and Farming Disputes – Edward Rees and Claire Vale

We discuss the various types of farming disputes affecting the estates of farmers, sharing a few scenarios, including on...

Published • 28 May 2024

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An Insight into the Charity Connect for Life with Special Guest Alison Humphreys

Kate speaks with Alison from Connect for Life, she explains that the Oswestry based charity supports anyone with memory ...

Published • 14 May 2024

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Blog

Being a Trainee in the Private Client Department

Lanyon Bowdler offer four to six training contracts each year and welcome candidates from all avenues, whether they...

Kelly Reynolds • 18 Apr 2024

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Podcast

Mutually Irrevocable Wills and Why You Should Never do Them – Edward Rees and Claire Vale

Mirror wills allow for updates and amendments, which better reflects how lives can change....

Published • 17 Apr 2024

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Edward Rees

Partner

Wills & Probate | Estate Planning | Lasting Powers of Attorney

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David Pugh

Partner

Wills & Probate | Estate Planning | Lasting Powers of Attorney

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Karl Beckett

Partner

Wills & Probate | Lasting Powers of Attorney | Estate Planning

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Kevin Thomas

Partner

Wills & Probate | Estate Planning | Lasting Powers of Attorney

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Alex Nash

Legal Assistant

Wills & Probate | Estate Planning | Lasting Powers of Attorney

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Louise Browne

Legal Assistant

Wills & Probate | Estate Planning | Lasting Powers of Attorney

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Dani Sharma

Legal Support Assistant

Wills & Probate | Lasting Powers of Attorney | Estate Planning

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Clare Jones

Legal Support Assistant

Wills & Probate | Lasting Powers of Attorney | Estate Planning

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Kelly Hughes

Trainee Solicitor

Wills & Probate | Lasting Powers of Attorney | Estate Planning

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Emma Deering

Associate Legal Executive (FCILEX)

Wills & Probate | Lasting Powers of Attorney | Estate Planning

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Georgina Hughes

Associate Solicitor

Wills & Probate | Lasting Powers of Attorney | Estate Planning

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Vanessa Ford

Legal Assistant

Wills & Probate | Lasting Powers of Attorney | Estate Planning

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Clare Boote

Legal Secretary

Wills & Probate | Lasting Powers of Attorney | Estate Planning

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Sophie Burgoyne

Solicitor

Wills & Probate | Lasting Powers of Attorney | Estate Planning

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Charles Almond

Consultant

Wills & Probate | Lasting Powers of Attorney | Estate Planning

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Sioned Williams

Solicitor

Wills & Probate | Lasting Powers of Attorney | Estate Planning

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Alys Jones

Legal Support Assistant

Wills & Probate | Lasting Powers of Attorney | Estate Planning

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Nicola Smith

Legal Support Assistant

Wills & Probate | Lasting Powers of Attorney | Estate Planning

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Nicole Cousins

Trainee Solicitor

Wills & Probate | Estate Planning | Lasting Powers of Attorney

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Julie Langford

Legal Assistant

Wills & Probate | Lasting Powers of Attorney | Estate Planning

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Kate Lawson

Associate Solicitor

Wills & Probate | Lasting Powers of Attorney | Estate Planning

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Jan Hope

Legal Secretary

Wills & Probate | Lasting Powers of Attorney | Estate Planning

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Aimee Johnson

Solicitor

Wills & Probate | Lasting Powers of Attorney | Estate Planning

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Angharad Hird

Associate Solicitor

Wills & Probate | Lasting Powers of Attorney | Estate Planning

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