Machins Solicitors Announces Promotion of Victoria Grant to Senior Associate
Machins announce the promotion of Victoria Grant to Senior Associate in the Family team.
Maxine Braham
Wills, Trusts & Probate
Senior Associate Solicitor, Private Client Team
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Testimonials
During the probate process I found Maxine to be very polite, friendly and knowledgeable about the process. Having never had to do this before I was nervous and didn't know what to do. Maxine took time out on more than one occasion to meet with me to go through the process and next steps and really put my mind at ease.
The probate was completed with minimal stress on my part and when you are dealing with a loved ones estate it can be very stressful, Maxine took a stressful process and made it much easier for me.
Joanna, Review Solicitors May 2025
We are so grateful to you for supporting us through the process of making our wills.
Thank you so much for your patience, kindness but above all your professionalism towards us both. It was much appreciated.
Mary, Client Feedback July 2025
About Maxine
Maxine joined Machins in September 2022 from a regional firm. She has extensive experience in acting for a variety of clients in all aspects of non-contentious private client work including drafting complex wills, drafting trusts, estate administration, preparing complex applications to the Probate Registry, preparing Lasting Powers of Attorney and preparing applications to the Court of Protection.
Maxine has worked previously in the City of London as well as in a Kent based firm, where she became a partner.
She is a full member of STEP and is a trustee of local charity Age Concern Luton.
Maxine also has a keen interest in music and has previously worked in the music industry.
Approach to work
Maxine places great emphasis on client care and provides guidance and support for her clients, particularly, in difficult or delicate circumstances.
Specialist practice areas
- Wills
- Probate
- Trusts
- Estate Administration
- Lasting Powers of Attorney
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Why you should make a will…and what could happen if you don’t
Surveys consistently show that only four out of ten people in the UK have made a will, despite the problems and heartache that could cause for their loved ones. Even the Covid pandemic didn’t inspire people to put their affairs in order. There was barely a 1% increase in the number of wills drawn up.