Our head of probate joins Trustees Board for two local charities

EXPERIENCED Chester solicitor Louise Eccleston has been invited to join the Board of Trustees for the MS Support Centre in Saltney and Age UK Cheshire.

Louise, who has 19 years' experience in trust and private client law, and is partner and head of the Probate Department at Walker Smith Way, has worked with many clients who have benefitted from the support and services provided by these charities. She will now join the Board of Trustees to contribute to the management and governance of both organisations.

Louise said: "I'm so pleased that both of these essential charities invited me to join their Board of Trustees. It is a great honour, and I look forward to participating in their day-to-day work."

Since qualifying as a solicitor in 1993, Louise has dealt solely with advising the vulnerable and elderly clients, the administration of estates, wills, and inheritance tax planning. This has included acting as Trustee for family trusts or as attorney or deputy (via the Court of Protection) for those not able to handle their own finances.

Louise is also secretary for the Cheshire branch of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) and a member of Solicitors for the Elderly, giving Louise a deep understanding of care issues and the needs of carers.

Neil Kemsley, Chair of Trustees at the MS Support Centre, said: "Having known Louise for a while now, we are delighted she has agreed to become one of our Trustees and know that we can count on her to support us when we need her help and advice at a time when the centre is undergoing a period of significant expansion."

John Townsend, Chairman of Age UK Cheshire added: "Louise has an excellent reputation and wide skill set as a probate solicitor, and we're so lucky to have her on board."

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