Andrea Godfrey Consultant Private Client Solicitor

I am an experienced Private Client and Equity Release Solicitor, having been qualified for over 25 years. I take pride in treating my clients exactly as I would want my family members treated and I am compassionate, approachable, patient, and frankly I love my clients and my job.

I have a particular specialism and passion for advising elderly and vulnerable clients and their families such as Lasting Powers of Attorney, Court of Protection, Care Fees, and Equity Releases. I am very happy to do home visits or attend Care/Nursing Homes. For those clients who have busy lives, I am happy to do online meetings (if appropriate).

I cover matters relating to the Court of Protection and I am also a professionally appointed deputy.

I liaise closely with Financial Advisors on Equity Releases, and I am a member of the Equity Release Council.

I specialise in:

• Wills & Lasting Power of Attorneys
• Equity releases
• Court of Protection
• Probate
• Inheritance Tax advice (including exemptions and reliefs)
• Care Fees
• Deferred Payment Agreements
• Severance of Tenancy
• Declarations of Trust
• Independent Advice re gifting money

My accreditations are:

• A full member of Lifetime Lawyers, (an association of lawyers who specialise in legal services for older people and their carers)
• Member of the Equity Release Council
• Recognised as a Leading Individual in the Legal500 for 2023 – 2024
• British Sign Language (BSL) Level 3 with full deaf awareness
• Dementia Friend

I have a passion for rugby, kayaking, countryside walks and expanding my gin collection!