Sue Squires

Biography

Sue Squires is one of the longest serving members of the Lamb Brooks team. She has an outstanding reputation locally and regularly recieves glowing feedback from the clients she has helped, who often return time and time again.

Sue is a Partner and Head of the Private Client Team. She qualified with the firm in 2007 becoming a partner in 2019 and Head of Department in January 2022.  

Sue specialises in the preparation of Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs), estate administration and estate tax planning.

Sue has a warm, caring, and professional approach which is appreciated by her clients when they are dealing with some of the most difficult times in their lives.  With her knowledge and expertise she will guide you through the legal process with ease. 

Sue is a member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) and a student member of the Solicitors for the Elderly aswell as a trained Dementia Friend and Mental Health First Aider.


Work Highlights

• Advising executors in the administration of an estate with a livery and working with the executors and surveyors to ensure that a full claim for agricultural property relief was successfully made.

• Advising executors in an estate where the drafting of the will was such that had steps not been taken the residence nil rate band would otherwise not have been available and taking such steps to maximise the available allowances.

• Making an application to the Court for the removal of a trustee in circumstances where such trustee no longer has the relevant mental capacity to continue acting.

• Making an application to the Court to consider making a statutory Will application.
  
  

Key Specialisms / Work Areas

Drafting Wills  |  Inheritance Tax Advice  |  Powers of Attorney  |  Advising Donor’s & Attorneys  |  Deputyship Orders  |  Estate Administration  |  Elderly Care  |  Attorney’s Duties and Responsibilities  |  Obtaining Grants of Probate  |  Advising on Intestacies (where the deceased left no Will)

Client Testimonials

"We have used Lamb Brooks for many years and consider them as our "family" solicitors. In particular we trust Sue implicitly to take care of any of our legal matters" - S

"Being a large family, we chose Lamb Brooks to handle our step father's estate. As executors of the will we arranged a meeting with Sue Squires via Skype, as covid restrictions at the time. Sue fully explained the process of completing the estate and of all the information and paperwork we would need to supply. Sue was always very helpful, knowledgeable and always available to answer all of our questions and queries. Throughout this time, we were given guidance and nothing was too much trouble. We would have no problem in using their services again" - A

"I felt very supported throughout the process. Sue was thoughtful and kind in all her dealings with us. Always so patient and explained everything with care and clarity. A truly trusted and valued family solicitor" - AT

"Myself and another family member appointed Sue Squires to resolve a matter for us. As both of us are currently living outside of the UK, and due to the travel challenges brought about by the pandemic, we were reliant on Sue to deal with things by phone and email throughout the process. Sue was efficient, informative and amiable in that was a difficult and emotional time. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend her." - MO


Outside of Work

Outside of work Sue enjoys spending quality time with her family and friends, running and reading.

Loves: Dancing and singing with her little girl  |  A nice cup of tea  |  The beginning of a new season

Loathes: Frogs  |  A wet day without an umbrella