Senior Associate Solicitor, Private Client Team
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.
Maxine places great emphasis on client care and provides guidance and support for her clients, particularly, in difficult or delicate circumstances.
Writing a Will is essential to prevent inheritance disputes and ensure your wishes are followed. Without one, your estate may be distributed under intestacy laws, leading to unintended consequences. This April, Machins is offering professional Will-writing services in support of Age Concern Luton—secure your legacy while giving back to the community.
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.