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Luke Barnes

Senior Paralegal

luke.barnes@cripps.co.uk
+44 (0)1892 765 454

I’m a senior paralegal in the private wealth team, where I assist clients with obtaining grants of representation and administering estates.

With nearly five years’ experience as a paralegal, my role includes advising and acting for clients on a range of probate matters, including estate valuation, inheritance tax calculations, preparing HMRC returns and Probate Registry applications. I also assist our lawyers with preparing life planning documents, including Wills and LPAs.

Areas of expertise:

  • Grants of representation
  • Estate administration

Qualifications and memberships

  • CILEX Level 3 Certificate in Private Client Practice - May 2019
  • Graduate Diploma in Law (Distinction) - July 2020
luke.barnes@cripps.co.uk +44 (0)1892 765 454

How we made a difference

A big 'thank you' to Luke for his help and support over the past year. It has been a difficult time for me but Luke has handled everything with diplomacy and efficiency. He has done an excellent job and I felt well looked after.

Private client

Thanks to all on behalf of myself and the other executors of this estate. Particular thanks to Luke for his efforts in keeping us informed and for his friendly and helpful approach at all times.

Private client

Thanks so much, Luke, for all your help and hard work in bringing this estate to its conclusion. You have made the process so easy for us to deal with and we are very grateful.

Private client