Paralegal at Howells Solicitors

Howells Solicitors

Melodie Shelton-Heath

Paralegal

Melodie has worked in private client matters for 8 years. Prior to that she was a community support worker supporting adults with learning disabilities. Melodie studied Law at university and hold an undergraduate degree (LLB) and Master of Laws in international business law (LLM). After graduating from university, Melodie started as an administrator at a legal services firm and progressed to becoming a senior case manager before joining Howells as a paralegal in 2023. Melodie specialise in Will drafting, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Probate, Asset Protection, Inheritance Tax and Trust Administration. She is a full member (TEP) of STEP (Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners). She is also a trained Dementia Friend.

15-17 Bridge Street, S3 8NL

Licensed for 2 years

Practice Areas

Wills, Trusts & Probate

5.0/5 91 Client Reviews 91
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Melodie Shelton-Heath

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91 Client Reviews

5.0/5

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  • Very Good
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Jen Stevenson
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August 13, 2025 20250813124101

Writing of Will

5

Great service. Melodie was friendly, helpful, knowledgeable and professional. Would highly recommend.

Lawyer named in this review: Melodie Shelton-Heath

A representative from Howells Solicitors responded to this review on 14 August, 2025

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Alan Millward
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Howells Solicitors
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August 12, 2025 20250812093532

Professional and efficient

5

Any anxiety or lingering concerns about the process were quickly resolved by a professional and friendly service from a highly competent individual.

Lawyer named in this review: Melodie Shelton-Heath

A representative from Howells Solicitors responded to this review on 14 August, 2025

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Scott Clayton
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August 08, 2025 20250808160322

Making of Wills

5

Thank you Melodie for being really supportive and able to explain in simple terms the law requirements regarding achieving our aims. Well done and thank you.

Lawyer named in this review: Melodie Shelton-Heath

A representative from Howells Solicitors responded to this review on 11 August, 2025

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Anonymous
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July 30, 2025 20250730113205

Power of Attorney

5

Kept me informed throughout

Lawyer named in this review: Melodie Shelton-Heath

A representative from Howells Solicitors responded to this review on 30 July, 2025

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Anonymous
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July 14, 2025 20250714130605

Will

5

Found Melodie exceptionally helpful. Clear billing process.
Accessible client portal.

Lawyer named in this review: Melodie Shelton-Heath

A representative from Howells Solicitors responded to this review on 14 July, 2025

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Anonymous
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June 30, 2025 20250630121112

New Will

5

Free Will month

Lawyer named in this review: Melodie Shelton-Heath

A representative from Howells Solicitors responded to this review on 30 June, 2025

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Susan Walker
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June 24, 2025 20250624132229

Making a new Will

5

I am very satisfied with the service provided by Howells. Melodie explained in detail everything I needed to know.

Lawyer named in this review: Melodie Shelton-Heath

A representative from Howells Solicitors responded to this review on 24 June, 2025

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Mrs Jane Webster
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June 23, 2025 20250623190348

She's friendly and helpful.

5

Here are my comments.
This was a difficult exercise but Melode did very well.
She kept us informed and was very helpful. We will certainly use Howell's again for legal matters

Lawyer named in this review: Melodie Shelton-Heath

A representative from Howells Solicitors responded to this review on 24 June, 2025

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June 17, 2025 20250617144654

Revised Wills and Power of Attorney

5

Melodie listened well to or requirements and dealt with them efficiently.

Lawyer named in this review: Melodie Shelton-Heath

A representative from Howells Solicitors responded to this review on 17 June, 2025

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Edna Pearce
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June 11, 2025 20250611135837

Will completed via home visits

5

Melodie was great, she visited me to prepare my Will, was very thorough & explained everything, she then return with a colleague for me to sign the Will.
Great service

Lawyer named in this review: Melodie Shelton-Heath

A representative from Howells Solicitors responded to this review on 11 June, 2025

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A client

5

Sorted our Wills with Melodie at the sheffield branch. Excellent service, so glad to have everything sorted in writing and shared with the family

Lawyer named in this review: Melodie Shelton-Heath

A representative from Howells Solicitors responded to this review on 11 September, 2024

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About Melodie Shelton-Heath

Melodie has worked in private client matters for 8 years. Prior to that she was a community support worker supporting adults with learning disabilities. Melodie studied Law at university and hold an undergraduate degree (LLB) and Master of Laws in international business law (LLM). After graduating from university, Melodie started as an administrator at a legal services firm and progressed to becoming a senior case manager before joining Howells as a paralegal in 2023. Melodie specialise in Will drafting, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Probate, Asset Protection, Inheritance Tax and Trust Administration. She is a full member (TEP) of STEP (Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners). She is also a trained Dementia Friend.

Languages Spoken: English

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S3 8NL



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Paralegal

Howells LLP

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