Emma-Jane Smith
Paralegal
About Emma
Emma is a Paralegal in the Corporate & Commercial and Commercial Property Teams. Before joining the team in January 2023, Emma completed her Law degree at the University of Winchester followed by the Legal Practice Course and a Masters in Law from the University of Law obtaining a Distinction. Emma has commercial law experience having worked directly under a Senior Commercial Lawyer. Emma is aspiring to become a solicitor.
Interests
Outside of work Emma enjoys reading, baking and fitness.
Specialist Areas
Latest News Articles by Emma
Can I challenge a will that fails to make reasonable provision for me?
It tends to be only in Hollywood movies that a will is read aloud, usually for dramatic effect where the contents of the will are unexpected and lead to the sort of tensions which create [...]
The risks of DIY probate
An increasing number of executors choose to deal with an estate themselves when a close relative dies, but is this really a wise move? The reality is that probate is usually a complex process, even [...]
Changing a will after someone has died: it is possible and it could save you money
Sometimes the generosity of a friend or relative leaving you a gift in their will can backfire if it turns out your estate will need to pay tax on it or if there is a [...]