Probate law team

Heather Gaunt - Associate Director

Heather is an Associate Director and Head of our wills probate and trust department. Her proven track record of over 20 years within the Private Client sector highlights Heather’s expertise and enthusiasm within this ever changing and complex area of law.

With a friendly but experienced and professional approach Heather has worked with a range of businesses and clients to draft wills give advice relating to probate services and the Court of Protection prepare powers of attorney and resolve estate planning issues.

Heather is a full Member of STEP (Society of Trust & Estate Practitioners) and can therefore give additional specialist advice on complex trusts and inheritance tax issues.

In her spare time Heather spends time with her three children and enjoys playing tennis and being the lead flautist in her local orchestra.

Amy Owen - Associate Director - Compliance Manager

Amy joined Thorneycroft Solicitors in April 2015 where she assists the COLP with regulatory compliance. Amy graduated from Keele University in 2007 with a Law and Criminology degree (LL.B). She completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice at Staffordshire University in 2008 and in 2012 she achieved a Masters Degree in Legal Practice Management. Amy qualified as a Solicitor in 2014. Prior to joining the firm, Amy worked at Cheshire and Shropshire based firms and at the Citizens Advice Bureau where she gained a wealth of experience in several areas of practice and regulatory compliance. Amy is a member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) and has a Certificate in Trusts and Estates (England and Wales). Out of work Amy enjoys spending time with her family and friends, eating out and a good cocktail! Amy is a keen supporter of her local team, Stoke City FC. [email protected]

Heidi Kurtz - Solicitor

Heidi is a newly qualified solicitor in our Wills & Probate department and joined the firm in October 2021. Heidi is able to assist with all aspects of Will writing, Probate, Trusts, Estate Planning, Lasting Powers of Attorney and Court of Protection work. Heidi graduated from the University of Kent with a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) and attended BPP University where she completed the Legal Practice Course. Historically, Heidi practiced in personal injury and contentious probate litigation work before progressing into non-contentious Private Client work. In her spare time Heidi enjoys spending time with family and friends, hiking and travelling to see family in Germany, Ireland and Canada.   [page-testimonial-slider category="heidi-kurtz"]

Tina Timmins - Private Client Assistant

Tina is an experienced legal professional having been working in the legal sector for over 18 years. She is able to assist with all aspects of Probate, Lasting Powers of Attorney including Court of Protection work, and Will writing.

She has worked for a number of reputable firms during her career and has developed a specialism for working closely with elderly clients.

Although highly experienced, Tina ensures she is continuously improving, engaging in regular training courses each year, in order to maintain her high level of client care.

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Julie Foundation - Legal Executive

Julie began work in general practice in the 1980s and has many years of experience/knowledge. Julie became a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Legal Executives in 1994. Historically Julie has practiced family law, conveyancing and some commercial work but over the latter years has concentrated on Wills, Powers of Attorney, Probate, Estate Planning, and some Court of Protection and Trust work. Julie is also an Affiliate Member of STEP (Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners) having gained Advanced Certificate qualification in both Administration of Estates and Administration of Trusts. Outside work Julie enjoys spending time with family and friends, gardening, ceroc dancing (modern jive), badminton, horse riding and tinkering on the piano..     [page-testimonial-slider category="julie-foundation"]