Chris Lucas

Senior Associate Solicitor @Debenhams Ottaway

St Albans, GB
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WORK HISTORY

Jan 2024 — Present

Senior Associate Solicitor @Debenhams Ottaway

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St Albans, GB

I joined the firm\'s award-winning Private Client team as a Senior Associate in January 2024, dealing with all aspects of Private Client, predominantly Wills, Trusts, Probate and Lasting Powers of Attorney.

EDUCATION

2007 — 2008

Universitat de Barcelona

ERASMUS, Law

2003 — 2005

Haileybury UK

A-levels

2005 — 2009

The University of Sheffield

Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.), Law with Spanish

N/A

UCL

Notarial Practice Course

2010 — 2012

The College of Law (London Bloomsbury)

LPC (part-time evening)

SKILLS

Estate Tax PlanningLegal DocumentsPreparation of WillsTrustsEmployment LawSpecial Needs TrustsPersonal InjuryWillsTaxLegal IssuesContract LawTaxation of TrustsLasting Powers of AttorneyLegal ResearchCivil LitigationProbate AdministrationCourt of ProtectionLegal AssistanceInheritance Tax PlanningLegal AdviceEstate PlanningPowers of AttorneyCapital Gains TaxIncome TaxDocument DraftingProbate LawEnduring Powers of AttorneyPrivate ClientsLegal WritingDispute Resolution

ABOUT CHRIS LUCAS

I am a Senior Associate at Debenhams Ottaway in St Albans, specialising in all areas of Private Client law, predominantly Wills, Trusts and Probate. I am a Full Member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP), an Accredited Member of the Association of Lifetime Lawyers and a member of the Law Society’s Private Client section.My expertise includes the following- Probate and the administration of estates- The preparation of Wills- Inheritance Tax advice- Estate planning - The protection of assets for future generations- The creation and administration of Trusts- Powers of Attorney - Property matters including transfers of equity, assents and declarations of trustI assist individuals and their families, at all levels of wealth, as well as business owners and trustees.My approach is to deliver a personable service for clients, to ensure that their matters are handled promptly, accurately and sensitively, and to present legal advice in plain language that is easy to understand.I studied Law and Spanish at the University of Sheffield and qualified as a solicitor in February 2014. Prior to joining Debenhams Ottaway in January 2024, I worked at Tollers in Stevenage for 7 years.I am currently enrolled on the Notarial Practice Course at UCL, studying towards becoming a notary.

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