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POPPY COOKE PROFILE

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Poppy Cooke

Associate Solicitor

Wills, Tax & Estate Administration

Poppy is based in our Herne Bay Office in the Wills, Tax & Estate Administration team. She has specialist knowledge in the preparation of Wills, Powers of Attorney and the Administration of Estates.

Uk recommended lawyer 2024

Poppy Cooke is a Legal 500 Recommended Lawyer who is recognised in the 2024 rankings as being a "key lawyer" in a team offering a "wealth of expertise in wills and probate law"

Her experience includes the administration of a variety of estates. She is also experienced in the drafting of Wills, the preparation of Lasting Powers of Attorney, registration of Enduring Powers of Attorney and has some experience in applications to the Court of Protection for Deputyship Orders.

Poppy has experience working with elderly clients to ensure that they understand what decisions they are making and works with them to achieve their wishes. Poppy is empathetic in her Private Client practice and is happy to make home and hospital visits where clients are unable to attend the office. Poppy also has experience working with clients who are dealing with bereavement and are looking for some assistance with matters which they may find too difficult to deal with themselves. She works to offer a personal service which ensures the clients feel comfortable by providing clear advice that can easily be understood.

Poppy graduated from the University of Brighton in 2017 with a 2.1 Law and Criminology degree before completing the Legal Practice Course (LPC) full-time, with a commendation, at the University of Law in 2018. Poppy then commenced her Training Contract in Kent in 2018, during which she offered assistance from time-to-time at the Citizens Advice Bureau and Gravesend’s One Stop Clinic. During Poppy’s Training Contract she completed her Dementia training and is a Dementia Friend. She successfully completed her Training Contract in October 2020, gaining broad experience during her time working in various departments. During Poppy’s time at University, she was elected as a student representative where she liaised with students and lecturers about any concerns over the course.

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Testimonials

Poppy was so professional, patient and kind with Gabrielle .She showed true empathy to Gabrielle  and the situation , we would very much like to reflect this formally and offer our sincere thanks to Poppy.
Poppy was very professional and totally realistic to advise us of the expected time frame to complete our LPA. Our Wills were prepared, reviewed and complete within a simple timeframe. I would recommend Poppy to any friends or family.
Jim F
We found Poppy Cooke to be an excellent ambassador for Girlings activities in the Solicitor environment.
Mr Brumpton
Thank you. We appreciated all the help we were given and felt you cared
Anon
Poppy was very friendly and knowledgeable and offered me a solution to my problems. And she visited me at home which was so much easier for me.
Anon
Cannot fault the service we received. Professional and prompt throughout.
Mr & Mrs Clark
Very good professional service provided
Anonymous
We were very happy with Poppy's excellent service she gave us.
Excellent professional service
Mr & Mrs Buckley
Poppy was very courteous and patient.
Mr & Mrs Rouse
Found all the staff that I came in contact with very helpful and efficient.
Anonymous
First class service. Poppy was so helpful and professional we emailed her a few questions which we were unsure of and Poppy emailed us back very promptly and reassured us.
Mr Hamilton & Mrs Smy
Poppy provided a friendly, efficient and professional service for advising and completing both of our wills.
Anonymous
Excellent service and legal support from Poppy
Anonymous
Very satisfied with friendly service we received. Thanks
Janet Allchin