Associate Chartered Legal Executive at Blanchards Bailey LLP
Lauren May
Associate Chartered Legal Executive
Since re-joining Blanchards Bailey in 2020, I have been working in the Private Client team in the firm's Poundbury office . I qualified as a Chartered Legal Executive in 2017, but have worked in Private Client for 18 years in various guises. I specialise in Wills, Powers of Attorney, Estate Planning and Deputyship Applications. I also have a keen interest in Elderly Client work. This depth of experience ensures I can advise on complex Will and Estate Planning matters, including advising clients on how best to mitigate their Inheritance Tax liability. I pride myself on being friendly and approachable, whilst helping my clients to navigate their way through complex legal issues to achieve their goals as quickly as possible. I am incredibly client focussed and my priority is ensuring my clients feel at ease from the first meeting through to the conclusion of their matter.
Newborough House, 3 Queen Mother Square, Poundbury, DT1 3BJ
Licensed for 3 years
Practice Areas
Wills, Trusts & Probate
- Wills, Trusts & Probate 83%
- Family Law 17%
23 Client Reviews
Overall experience
- Value For Money
- Approachability
About Lauren May
Since re-joining Blanchards Bailey in 2020, I have been working in the Private Client team in the firm's Poundbury office . I qualified as a Chartered Legal Executive in 2017, but have worked in Private Client for 18 years in various guises. I specialise in Wills, Powers of Attorney, Estate Planning and Deputyship Applications. I also have a keen interest in Elderly Client work. This depth of experience ensures I can advise on complex Will and Estate Planning matters, including advising clients on how best to mitigate their Inheritance Tax liability. I pride myself on being friendly and approachable, whilst helping my clients to navigate their way through complex legal issues to achieve their goals as quickly as possible. I am incredibly client focussed and my priority is ensuring my clients feel at ease from the first meeting through to the conclusion of their matter.
Languages Spoken: English
Contact Lauren May
Address
Blanchards Bailey LLP
Newborough House
3 Queen Mother Square
Poundbury
DT1 3BJ
Phone 01305217318
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WORK EXPERIENCE
Title
Name
Duration
Chartered Legal Executive
Blanchards Bailey LLP
?-present
Will with expression of wishes in lieu of marriage
Really good service, had a will written which was slightly more complicated than the norm, everything was explained and completed in a timely manner. I would recommend this solicitor firm.
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Will
Efficient, kind & explained everything clearly
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Will
When I needed something done urgently they came up trumps
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Wills and lasting power of attorney
Lauren was very professional and knowledgeable.
Never felt rushed.
Listened to what we wanted.
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LPA
Complex but explained well over a period of time. It can be difficult to find a nominated person
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Lauren May from Blanchards Bailey LLP responded to this review on 10 July, 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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there when we need them
always helpful and attentive with straight forward advice
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Lauren May from Blanchards Bailey LLP responded to this review on 09 July, 2025
Thank you very much for your kind review David. If I can help you again at any time, please do let me know. Kind regards
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New will
Lauren was great.many thanks. She gave us good advice regarding our wills and we proceeded with blanchard bailey and would go to them
Again for legal advice.
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Lauren May from Blanchards Bailey LLP responded to this review on 09 July, 2025
Thank you for your kind comments Leonard. If I can help you again at any time, please do not hesitate to contact me. Kind regards Lauren
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Extremely professional service
Having just lost my husband I had so much help from Lauren with sorting his Will and Trust fund. Her caring attitude helped me through a very difficult situation and I will be forever thankful for her advice.
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Great service at Blanchards Bailey
I have found Lauren May at Blanchards Bailey to be always pleasant, efficient and very helpful and I would recommend this firm to others.
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Over 50 years dealing with Blanchards Bailey
It was in 1975 when I first used the services of Blanchards (as it was then) for the conveyancing of a property to purchase having moved my Mother to the Blandford area. The help from Mr John Blanchard and his secretary Mrs Kathie Underwood was superb. In 1990, when my Mother died whilst I was working overseas, Blanchards organised the necessary POA, funeral arrangements and subsequent Probate. Recently, Blanchards Bailey have refreshed my POA’s and Will - and that of my late wife - as well as attending to my wife’s estate and Probate. They have also set up several trusts relating to my estate. I have appointed them Executors.
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