Maxine is a senior associate solicitor in the Private Client Team.
Maxine joined Machins in September 2022 from a regional firm. She has extensive experience in acting for a variety of clients in all aspects of non-contentious private client work including drafting complex wills, drafting trusts, estate administration, preparing complex applications to the Probate Registry, preparing Lasting Powers of Attorney and preparing applications to the Court of Protection.
Maxine has worked previously in the City of London as well as in a Kent based firm, where she became a partner.
She is a full member of STEP and is a trustee of local charity Age Concern Luton.
Maxine also has a keen interest in music and has previously worked in the music industry.
Maxine places great emphasis on client care and provides guidance and support for her clients, particularly, in difficult or delicate circumstances.
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Robert Bedford, a former partner of Machins Solicitors LLP, who passed away on Saturday, 15th February. Robert joined Machins in 1993 from Penman Johnson, a firm based in Watford. During his time with us, he specialised in employment and personal injury law, working on
Surveys consistently show that only four out of ten people in the UK have made a will, despite the problems and heartache that could cause for their loved ones. Even the Covid pandemic didn’t inspire people to put their affairs in order. There was barely a 1% increase in the number of wills drawn up.