Jean Newton

Partner, Head of Private Client & Estate Agency

Jean is a partner at QualitySolicitors Parkinson Wright and Head of Private Client and Estate Agency.

She read law and obtained an LLB from Birmingham University and qualified as a solicitor in 1980.

Jean is a member of STEP (Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners). She obtained the STEP Diploma for England and Wales (Trust and Estates) 21st December 2011 and during her 2 year course of study was awarded Student of the Year 2011 for her Administration of Estates examination.

Jean is also a member of Solicitors for the Elderly, the Law Society Private Client and Property Section.

Jean specialises in all aspects of Wills, Probate and Administration of Estates, Trusts and Tax Advice as well as Elderly Client Advice. This includes Lasting Powers of Attorney, Court of Protection and Care Home funding. In addition, Jean deals with Equity Release matters. Jean also has extensive property knowledge which is extremely useful in the Private Client Department.

Private Client Team

Estate Agents Team

Articles:

When is a Farmhouse not a Farmhouse - When is a Farm not a Farm?

Taxation and Holiday Lets

Horses and Agricultural Property Relief (APR) - Business Property Relief (BPR)

Health and Welfare Decisions

Jean Newton - Awards and accreditations

News and media

News
- Christmas is a time for giving (and inheritance planning)
  Posted on December 5, 2019
  Christmas is a time for giving and if you are struggling for ideas about what to give your nearest and dearest, and you are keen to reduce the amount of inheritance tax paid to HM Treasury when you die, it may be beneficial for you to talk to your solicitor about how to give away money and assets tax-efficiently.
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- Things to consider when having Mum and Dad live with you.
  Posted on March 6, 2018
  This can be very beneficial and in many cases a good way to solve a problem.
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- Time to update your Will?
  Posted on January 31, 2018
  Wills are in need of regular review. All too often a Will is made and then placed into an envelope in the back of a cupboard.
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- Why you should make a Will
  Posted on November 13, 2017
  “You ought to make a Will” – have you heard that from your family. “I will do it next month” – is that your reply?, but many people never “get round to it”. What would that mean to you?
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- Inheritance tax and your business
  Posted on August 7, 2017
  Business Property Relief - (BPR) allows a business to pass to beneficiaries without Inheritance Tax (IHT) in many cases but not always.
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Blog
- What is a Power of Attorney?
  Posted on December 19, 2019
  A power of attorney grants one person the authority to act on behalf of or represent another.
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  Posted in: Wills and probate, LPA, Personal Welfare LPA, Property and Financial Affairs LPA, mental health legal, LPA disputes, Enduring Power of Attorney, Ordinary Power of Attorney
- Can I protect my home from care fees?
  Posted on December 19, 2019
  The number of over 65s needing 24-hour care will rise to over 13 million by 2035, according to a report published in The Lancet Public Health.[1] Our population is aging. In 50 years’ time there will be more than 20 million people aged 65 plus.[2] As we get older, we are more likely to suffer from disabilities and chronic health conditions so subsequently we need more health and personal care. That’s why it is important to plan ways to finance any future care fees as early as possible.
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