With increasing numbers of charities offering free will-writing services, Andrew Bishop has shared his perspective in the Sunday Times on the legal risks involved. The issue: Why a free charity will could cost your family a fortune The amount left to UK charities in wills stood at £4.5 billion, a trend partly driven by the ease of writing a free …
Heledd Wyn discusses assisted dying and estate planning
With assisted dying legislation moving ever closer, Bristol Partner Heledd Wyn has provided extensive commentary the implications that new laws could have for estate planning – and what this means for private client lawyers. The issue: assisted dying With assisted dying legislation moving forward rapidly in the Channel Islands, estates face new legal questions and risks to manage. Citywealth’s article …
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Is It Time to Update Your Will?
As part of Update Your Will Week (2nd–8th March 2026), we are proud to support The Association of Lifetime Lawyers in raising awareness about the importance of both making a will, as well as keeping your will up to date if personal circumstances change. Your will is so much more than just a legal document. It is designed to capture …
Rothley Law Secures Victory in Complex Estate Fraud Case
Fraudulent will and marriage certificate exposed following thorough investigation Rothley Law’s Disputed Wills and Trusts team has successfully represented Myles Sinar in a sophisticated estate fraud case which involved forged documents and false claims to a deceased woman’s estate. The case Kassy Jane Sinar had made a valid will in 2022, after being diagnosed with breast cancer. Under the terms …
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Abby Glendinning
Abby is an Apprentice Paralegal in our Court of Protection team. She is a classic example of us growing our own – having shown brilliant aptitude and natural ability with clients, she has progressed from Legal Assistant and is now finishing her Level 3 CILEx Paralegal Apprenticeship. She is very much the future of our Court of Protection team. She …
Lily Ford
As a Paralegal in the Court of Protection team, Lily brings a strong commitment to achieving the best outcomes for her clients. She works closely with Partners, liaising directly with clients, preparing applications, and drafting a wide range of legal documents. Lily graduated from Newcastle University with a First-Class degree in Ancient History, before returning to study four years later …
Sabah Karim
Sabah supports the team with legal research, drafting documents and assisting with the progression of matters. Having joined the firm in January 2026, she works as a paralegal within the Disputed Wills and Trusts team, assisting with a range of contentious probate matters. She obtained her law degree from Southampton, graduating in July 2025 with First Class Honours. During her …
Selina Sohota
Selina is highly regarded for her compassionate approach, providing dedicated support to vulnerable clients and their families. As a Senior Associate in our Birmingham team, Selina brings over a decade of specialist expertise in Court of Protection and Personal Injury Trust management. Her practice covers the full spectrum of property and affairs matters, including the appointment of professional and lay …
Madeleine Willis
Madeleine joined Rothley Law in September 2025 as a Paralegal in the Disputed Wills and Trusts team. She supports the Manchester-based team across a wide range of matters, with a focus on drafting documents and correspondence. Madeleine graduated from Manchester Metropolitan University with a First-class law degree in 2024.
Caitlin O’Leary
Caitlin joined Rothley Law in August 2024 within the Regulatory Claims & Litigation department, before moving into the Disputed Wills and Trusts team as a Paralegal in August 2025. With prior experience in litigation, Caitlin supports Dan and the Leeds-based team across a wide range of matters, with a particular focus on drafting documents and efforts in progressing cases efficiently …