Clara specialises in the administration of estates and trusts, and also advises on Wills and tax planning. She is a full member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP). She regularly assists clients in drawing up Wills which are tailored to their specific circumstances and advises on inheritance tax issues. Clara has extensive experience in dealing with complicated and taxable estates. She is used to dealing with difficult family situations. Clara is also able to advise on the use of trusts and set up trusts within the Will or during lifetime. She has valuable experience in administering trusts and advising Trustees. Clara completed her legal studies and training in Leeds. After completing her training contract in 2009 she worked for Oxfordshire firm, Bower and Bailey, and specialised in Wills and Probate. She joined Myerson in 2013 and has gained extensive experience in dealing with complex estates and trust administration. She completed the STEP diploma in Trusts and Estates in 2014 and was promoted to Senior Solicitor in 2016. Clara received the following testimonial on the Legal 500:" Clara Staunton is an exceptional private client lawyer. She combines a natural rapport with clients, with an ability to articulate complex matters in a straightforward manner."
Grosvenor House, 20 Barrington Road, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 1HB
Licensed for 15 years
Family Law, Wills, Trusts & Probate
We found Clara Staunton to be most efficient, helpful and knowledgeable during a difficult time. We would highly recommend her.
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Clara was brilliant, she assisted our family with all our needs, we are very happy and will use Myerson Solicitors again.
A representative from Myerson Solicitors responded to this review on 02 January, 2019
Thank you for your review Sarah. We appreciate you taking the time out to share your experience with us. We look forward to seeing you again in the future.
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Clara specialises in the administration of estates and trusts, and also advises on Wills and tax planning. She is a full member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP). She regularly assists clients in drawing up Wills which are tailored to their specific circumstances and advises on inheritance tax issues. Clara has extensive experience in dealing with complicated and taxable estates. She is used to dealing with difficult family situations. Clara is also able to advise on the use of trusts and set up trusts within the Will or during lifetime. She has valuable experience in administering trusts and advising Trustees. Clara completed her legal studies and training in Leeds. After completing her training contract in 2009 she worked for Oxfordshire firm, Bower and Bailey, and specialised in Wills and Probate. She joined Myerson in 2013 and has gained extensive experience in dealing with complex estates and trust administration. She completed the STEP diploma in Trusts and Estates in 2014 and was promoted to Senior Solicitor in 2016. Clara received the following testimonial on the Legal 500:" Clara Staunton is an exceptional private client lawyer. She combines a natural rapport with clients, with an ability to articulate complex matters in a straightforward manner."
Languages Spoken: English
Myerson Solicitors
Grosvenor House
20 Barrington Road
Altrincham
Cheshire
WA14 1HB
Phone 0161 941 4000
WebsiteUnited Kingdom
Currently Registered
15/09/09
08/09/20
Assistant
Myerson Solicitors
?-present
Will & Probate
Working with Ben was an absolute pleasure, during a difficult & unexpected time for me & my family. Ben was courteous, timely & incredibly supportive as well as being thorough in his work & friendly in his approach. It is a gift to be able to guide people through difficulties & complex arrangements. Thank you Ben for all of your dedication.
Lawyer named in this review: Clara Staunton
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excellent company
time was taken to explain things to me in simple terms
all was dealt with promptly
advice was thorough and questions asked were answered in writing
Lawyer named in this review: Clara Staunton
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Help with being an Executor
Everyone that I spoke to and dealt with was wonderful. I am elderly and was treated with a great deal of kindness and help when I had trouble with legal details and technology when acting as an executor of my late friend’s will. Nothing seemed too much trouble to them.
Lawyer named in this review: Clara Staunton
A representative from Myerson Solicitors responded to this review on 07 February, 2025
Thank you for your review. We appreciate the positive feedback you have given us and look forward to working with you in the future.
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Excellent service!
Right from the start of the engagement we were given a very high level of service and felt in no way pressured or hurried. The advice and guidance provided was of the highest standard. We would definitely recommend.
Lawyer named in this review: Clara Staunton
A representative from Myerson Solicitors responded to this review on 06 January, 2025
Thank you for your review. We appreciate the positive feedback you have given us and look forward to working with you in the future.
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re Probate for J & H Lynam
I contacted Myerson as I was unable to find a solicitor in Ireland to deal with UK probate for my father's estate, and several UK solicitors had not taken on the case. There was a possible complication with domicile. Clara Staunton initially, then Hannah Owens were friendly, helpful, efficient, proactive in dealing with the case, kept us informed all through the process, followed up without prompting from us and indeed prompted us when needed. It was a pleasure to deal with Hannah and Clara and I would have no hesitation in recommending them.
Lawyer named in this review: Clara Staunton
A representative from Myerson Solicitors responded to this review on 27 August, 2024
We are so grateful for your kind words. Thanks for sharing your review with us and we hope you consider us again should you need legal services in the future.
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Excellent service in connection with wills and LPAs
From beginning to end the team of Clara Staunton and Hannah Owens were first class. They were particularly helpful in our first meeting, progressed our requirements promptly and kept us informed. Completion was in part delayed by dilatoriness on our part and more particularly by the OPG in registering LPAs.
Lawyer named in this review: Clara Staunton
A representative from Myerson Solicitors responded to this review on 15 November, 2022
Thank you for your review. We appreciate the positive feedback you have given us. We are glad that a member of our Wills, Trusts and Probate Team was able to help and assist you.
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Approachable,professional friendly !
Approachable ,professional,friendly firm,who I went to ,to review my will etc.Lots of information and good advice given .Peace of mind was what I needed,and which I obtained .Thank you to Clara for all her help.I would highly recommend Clara and Myersons .
Lawyer named in this review: Clara Staunton
A representative from Myerson Solicitors responded to this review on 19 July, 2022
Thank you for your review . We appreciate the positive feedback you have given us. We are glad that Clara from our Probate Team was able to help and assist you.
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Probate Review
Clara helped me through the process of probate and the settlement of the estate in a very
professional way and kept me in touch with issues as the arose.
The level of communication throughout the process was very good and the whole process was dealt with in a very efficient manner.
Lawyer named in this review: Clara Staunton
A representative from Myerson Solicitors responded to this review on 03 December, 2019
Thank you for your review. We appreciate the positive feedback you have given us and look forward to working with you in the future.
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Excellent service
Friendly professional, great communication and the expertise given by Clara Staunton made the process of Will and Probate services run smoothly.
Would recommend
Lawyer named in this review: Clara Staunton
A representative from Myerson Solicitors responded to this review on 03 December, 2019
Thank you for your review. We appreciate the positive feedback you have given us and look forward to working with you in the future.
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Help with Wills
Clara dealt with us very professionally She exhibited a good breadth and depth of knowledge. She worked hard to meet our needs and dealt with two clients with changing and differing ideas with tact and diplomacy
Lawyer named in this review: Clara Staunton
A representative from Myerson Solicitors responded to this review on 03 December, 2019
Thank you for your review. We appreciate the positive feedback you have given us and look forward to working with you in the future.
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