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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.
In her spare time Heather enjoys swimming, walking her lively labrador and playing the flute in a local orchestra.
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Philip graduated from Staffordshire University with an LL.B. honours degree and LPC in 2006. He qualified as a solicitor after completing his training contract with a firm of solicitors in Staffordshire two years later. Philip specialises in the administration of estates and also advises in relation to the preparation of Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney and Court of Protection matters.
Prior to qualifying as a solicitor, Philip enjoyed a successful career working as a software developer on IBM mid-range computer systems. He had an ambition to enter the legal profession and completed all of his legal qualifications on a part-time evening basis. He left his IT career when offered a training contract to qualify as a solicitor.
Philip enjoy walking, singing in a church choir and being part of an amateur dramatics society.
[page-testimonial-slider category="philip-hartley"]Heidi is a 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. Heidi is also an Affiliate Member of STEP (Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners) and is currently sitting four Advanced Certificate examinations to become a Full Member. 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"]
Sharlene is a solicitor and joint Deputy Head of the Wills and Probate department. Sharlene qualified as a solicitor 2012 at a law firm in London after graduating from London Metropolitan University with an L.L.B honours degree and LPC at Inns of Court School of Law. She has spent many years working in London firms dealing with all matters relating to private client work including but not limited to Wills, Probate, LPA’s and Court Of Protection matters before transitioning to Cheshire. Sharlene has extensive experience in her field and is known for providing sound and clear advice, ensuring that her clients achieve the best outcome for their circumstances. Sharlene takes a modern yet sensitive approach with her clients paying close attention to her clients needs by working collaboratively with them in order to achieve their goals in the best way possible. In her spare time Sharlene enjoys travel, reading, listening to music and learning Arabic.
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"]
Eden joined Thorneycroft Solicitors in February 2024 after undertaking a Law degree (LLB Hons) at the University of Derby graduating in 2021 and completing her LPC at Staffordshire University where she was awarded the Prize for Best Overall Performance on the LPC. Eden has joined our Wills and Probate Department, and has experience of Conveyancing and Litigation. In her spare time, Eden enjoys socialising with friends, adventurous day trips and staying active with hikes, running and the gym.