John Poole
Consultant · Accredited Specialist (Wills & Estates)
About John
John has worked in legal practice since 1970 and brings extensive experience in wills and estates to every client meeting. He commenced working with his father, Leonard Poole, in 1964 and subsequently completed the legal studies course under the Solicitors Admission Board.
As a long-standing practitioner and Accredited Specialist in Wills and Estates, John is known for his careful, methodical approach to estate administration and his deep understanding of the technical aspects of estate accounting and executors' commission.
Estate Accounting & Professional Expertise
Estate Accounting
In 1995, John was invited to join the Law Society Committee responsible for establishing the accreditation guidelines for Wills and Estates solicitors. His work on the Committee spanned ten years.
- Drafting and marking exam papers on estate accounting and executors' commission.
- Preparing accounts for court and advising on commission applications.
- Providing practical guidance on accurate and transparent estate records.
Expertise & Recognition
John has long been recognised as a leading practitioner in wills and estates, particularly in the area of estate accounting.
- Member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) since 2003.
- Awarded Honorary Accreditation in Wills & Estates in 2007.
- Accredited Specialist in Wills and Estates.
- Particular interest and experience in wills and executors' commission matters.
Presentations & Papers
John regularly receives enquiries from other solicitors seeking assistance with estate accounts and the remuneration of executors and trustees by way of commission. He has presented several lectures to the profession on these topics.
- Lectures on "The Importance of Accurate Estate Accounting and Entitlement of Executors to Commission".
- Presentations on will preparation and estate administration, including what to do where there is no will.
John has also been called upon many times to give expert evidence in court proceedings relating to wills and estates, particularly where estate accounting and commission issues are in dispute.