Wendy Scarr

Senior Private Client Solicitor

01423 542000

01423 542001

Practice area

Estates
Trusts
Wills & LPAs

Biography

Wendy joined Kirbys in 2022 as a senior solicitor having worked previously in senior roles at national and regional law firms. She qualified as a solicitor in 2004 and since then has worked exclusively in the private client sector.

Wendy is a full member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) and specialises in Wills, Probate and Court of Protection matters including Deputyship Applications and Lasting Powers of Attorney.

Wendy is committed to assisting her clients through difficult periods with a warm and caring approach. In 2021 she was listed in the Legal 500 as a solicitor to note with her testimonial describing her as being ‘brilliant with clients. Really down to earth. Explains difficult concepts in no nonsense language. Bucketloads of experience’

Wendy has been invited onto BBC Radio several times to discuss key cases and changes to the law and has worked with leading charities.

Outside of work, Wendy volunteers for The Scout Association and The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award scheme, enjoys supporting her sons with their latest hobbies and loves curling up on the sofa with a good book.

What people say about Kirbys…

To Alison Gray and her Team, we hold many fond memories for the legal battles you waged on our behalf. It was comforting to know we had such dedicated and caring professionals in our corner, fighting for our family.

Thanks David, excellent service from you and Kirbys as always.

I want to thank you (Catherine Jennings) for all the work you did for my friend Betty to keep her affairs in order. Both you and Jeremy did so much for her and I am grateful to both of you for that. I know that you were keeping the pressure off me at a very difficult time for me, so thank you both for that.

Our family has been very grateful for all your friendly and practical advice throughout the process of settling our Aunt’s affairs. You have made the whole process simple and straightforward

Many thanks to Wendy Scarr for her explaining and handling of my Lasting Powers of Attorney from a very satisfied client.

To Alison Gray – I don’t know where to start, it has been a long journey, and I think I can say I have emerged a different person to the one who began this all that time ago! That is down to you Alison, and your constant assurance, guidance and patience, I cannot thank you enough. I believe I will be fine, now, to move forward with my life (as they say)… And thanks to you Alison I have the wherewithal to do just that!

I wanted to express our appreciation for the way you have guided and supported us throughout Dad’s Divorce. You have helped a very stressful time reach a conclusion we are all happy with. Thank you so much for your accessibility, understanding and patients. We are so pleased Dad instructed you.

Charlotte has been a pleasure to work with all through the process of selling the barn, nothing too much trouble, and would be very happy to engage with her again should the need arise. Thanks

I have known and worked with both Kirbys and, more importantly, Roger Dooley for more than 20 years now and could not recommend them highly enough! Dealing with Roger is comparable to having an “In-house Solicitor” as I feel I can discuss all aspects of our business from properties to personalities. Moreover, I feel Roger brings a high degree of commerciality that I don’t find common in all legal advice. He is more than our business’s solicitor, he is part of Our Team! Additionally, Roger is exactly what you want in a solicitor, methodical and extremely detailed, whilst his commerciality and his aforementioned integration with our organisation has resulted in us trusting Roger to make unilateral decisions on our behalf! I also find Roger is acceptable to new ideas and has a hunger to understand more than the top level of instruction. All round, Roger is a great commercial legal asset to any business!

My family has trusted the services of Kirby’s Solicitors since 1968 with house deeds, wills, and powers of attorney. Recently Nicola and her dedicated team have acted as executors on my behalf, removing this burden from my shoulders at a difficult time. Her compassion and professionalism shine through, and I have felt at ease throughout a complex and difficult process knowing it is in safe hands. Thank you, Nicola.

I am extremely grateful Nicola, for the support you have given me over the last couple of years in dealing with the estates of both my parents. Your professionalism and guidance has been a great help.

Kirbys have been handling all my legal affairs for the last 40 years. I don’t need to go anywhere else… and I don’t want to. They make me feel like they’re my team.

I have used your company for business and personal services since 1969, including house purchases and dealing with deceased persons estates. Your service has always been first class. Thank you

I found Nicola to be always friendly and professional.

I’ve worked with every department at Kirbys and the experience has been flawless; they’re extremely competent but straightforward, very communicative… and friendly. Just the kind of people you want handling your legal affairs.

Huge thanks to Alison who guided and supported me throughout my Divorce. She was a constant source of information and reassurance. It was quite a journey with Alison at the helm, I felt guided to the destination. I can assure anyone going through the process that with Alison at the helm, you will arrive at that destination as safe as possible. The continued support with my house sale/purchase with Nathan demonstrated how consistent and professional this firm are committed to giving a 5* continuous service. I would definitely recommend.

Whether it’s buying a house, sorting out family affairs, resolving a supplier dispute or an employment problem, Kirbys have the people to deal with it confidently and competently… I know, I’ve used them all.

David has a very astute mind and grasps situations really quickly. He helped me on several projects and I’ve been delighted with the results on every one of them

I cannot recommend Alison at Kirbys more highly. Three things stood out for me; her intellect and negotiation skills, her rigorous management of a complex process, and her outstanding care for her client. Through a stressful and emotionally charged process Alison was the voice of calm pragmatism. Her wise counsel, listening skills and kindness set her apart and she walked alongside me, a sure and thoughtful presence, through a most difficult time. I’m fortunate enough to work with outstanding professional advisers in my day job. Alison has all the qualities of the very best, combined with a humility and kindness that may not always be fashionable, but is always appreciated. Through our work together I came to regard Alison as a wise friend; perhaps the highest compliment one can offer to an outstanding adviser.

I have been a client with Kirbys for many years and have always found them to be excellent. Amanda Lee has dealt with all my legal requirements and she has always been reliable and understanding. I would therefore take her advice without question – so much so I now also consider her a trustworthy and valued friend, She’s on my Christmas card list!

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