John Poole
John Poole
As Principal, John always attends clients to provide professional advice and receive instructions. Having worked full time in legal practice since 1970, he brings extensive experience in all legal matters to these meetings.
John completed the legal studies course under the Solicitors Admission Board and was admitted as solicitor on 29 May 1970. He commenced working with his father Leonard Poole in 1964.
Expertise
As well as being an Accredited Wills and Estates Specialist, John has interest and expertise in other legal areas, including:
- conveyancing
- wills
- income tax returns (particularly relating to deceased estates)
- executor’s commission – when executors and trustees apply for remuneration
- family provision claims – when family members seek a variation in the terms of will to answer a need
Presentations and papers
John has presented several lectures on “The Importance of Accurate Estate Accounting and Entitlement of Executors to Commission” to other solicitors, as part of continuing legal education.
He has also presented many other papers on will preparation and estate administration. One such lecture, entitled “Where There is No Will, There May Still Be a Way”, focused on what to do when the deceased doesn’t leave a will.
John has been called upon many times to give expert evidence for use in court proceedings relating to will and estates.
Powers of Attorney & Guardianship
Who will make financial, legal and lifestyle decisions on your behalf if you’re unable to? When we meet to discuss your will, we can discuss why, how and who to appoint as an Enduring Power of Attorney or Enduring Guardian.