Meet the Team

Through both personal experience and that of our clients, I understand that the death of someone dear to you is traumatic. At such a difficult time it can be overwhelming to discover just how many practical arrangements there are to take care of, at a time when you may want to just hide yourself away and do nothing. For others, the feeling of having to do something, to keep busy means putting additional pressure upon themselves at a time when they may already be feeling so low. Generally in a relationship, whether that be as a couple, a partnership or a family unit, someone takes the lead role for a particular task and we frequently find that this is the case when it comes to finances. Many people have never personally had to deal with the financial arrangements, someone else has always dealt with it. But when that person is no longer there, the feeling of having to understand everything their loved one learned over many years can be completely overwhelming. Financially this may now mean that they and / or their families will have to contend with significant changes to their overall financial situation and security.

Following decades of guiding those recently bereaved through the emotional and practical maze of matters, our experience helps to support and prioritise in the short term. Then, when the time is right we can help to review and plan your financial future.

There is plenty of help and guidance available now through organisations and the internet, but we are often told by our clients that this can be too overwhelming at times and that applying it to their own personal circumstances can be difficult. The most frequent feedback we receive is to say that by making clear what needs to be done now and what can be left for another day, by guiding them through the process of change and allowing them to concentrate on their future and that of their families, has been the most valuable help.

If you know someone who has recently lost someone dear to them, who may be struggling with financial matters, then why not get in touch with us. We will provide an initial, no cost, no obligation discussion. If nothing else, it may simply clarify any tasks that should be taken care of and, if relevant, re- assurance may be given to take just one concern away at such as stressful time.

My name is Corrine Seabourne and I am a Chartered Legal Executive specialising in Private Client work. This includes the drafting of Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorneys for Property and Financial Affairs and Health and Welfare, Trusts and the Administration of Estates when a person passes away with or without a Will. I joined Alsters Kelley Solicitors in 2006 from the Court Service and began practising in this area in 2008. Whilst working full time, I studied part time and became a Fellow of the Chartered Institutes of Legal Executives in 2018.

When I see clients, it can sometimes be at the most difficult times in their lives. For some people preparing a Will can give a sense of impending doom or be very daunting, especially where family situations may not be straight forward. I take pride in guiding clients through the process and listening to them and their needs, providing support when required. Many clients comment at the end of a meeting that the process was much simpler than they had anticipated!

When a family member passes away it can be an extremely difficult time for the family. The family can be thrown into turmoil, not knowing which way to turn. I ease that stress by assisting families with the legalities surrounding the administration of estates. I understand that a person has just lost a loved one and must grieve. By taking a calm and supportive approach, I help clients through the process and allow them to have the time to grieve whilst their legal matters are taken care of.

Having spent 15 years in the Army Reserves and growing up the second eldest of a family of eight, I have a lot of experience in dealing with a wide range of personalities and situations and I feel proud to be using my skills to help people from all walks of life at what can be difficult times.