Amy Palin
Amy heads the Probate department and advises on the full range of wills, trusts and estate planning matters. Whether it's drafting a will, setting up a trust, putting Lasting Powers of Attorney in place or administering an estate, she brings clarity and genuine care to decisions that matter deeply to clients and their families.
About Amy
Amy is a Wills, Trusts and Estates solicitor and heads up the firm’s Probate department. She graduated from King’s College London with a Law degree in 2016 and embarked on her legal career with a keen interest in estate planning and probate law, qualifying as a solicitor in February 2020.
Amy joined Robertsons in 2024 and has quickly become a key member of the team. She assists clients in navigating complex legal matters relating to wills, trusts and estate planning — from drafting wills and setting up trusts to putting Lasting Powers of Attorney in place — always with a focus on providing clarity, protecting assets and giving clients genuine peace of mind. Her practice also includes estate administration and probate, where she works closely with colleagues Kelsey Marks and Alex Lewis, and she has experience in international probate matters.
Amy is committed to making estate planning accessible and compassionate. Through the firm’s partnership with Sight Life, the Welsh sight loss charity, she supports people living with visual impairment in planning ahead with expert, tailored advice.
Areas of expertise
What clients say about working with Amy
“Amy was excellent in guiding me through the process of an LPA and answered any questions promptly. An added benefit that they're local to where I live, and the fees were reasonable.”Wendy Keidan Lasting power of attorney
“We instructed Amy Palin to set up a family trust. The support and commitment Amy showed was heart-warming; she took time to explain the process despite a language barrier, and was patient throughout. A pleasure to be her clients.”Sher khan Setting up a trust
“I needed an international probate lawyer to notarise a document and was so happy to find Amy Palin. She was incredibly friendly and helpful throughout. Many thanks as well to the wider team for their support.”Mat Probate
Recent articles by Amy
Who inherits when there’s no will? Intestacy rules explained
Dying without a will means a fixed legal formula decides who inherits, not you. Spouses, children and the £322,000 statutory legacy explained, plus who gets nothing.
GuideDo I need probate?
Probate isn't always required. Whether you need a grant depends on what the person owned and how they owned it. Here's how to tell, and what to do first.
GuideExecutor taking too long? Your rights as a beneficiary
Executors are expected to distribute within about a year, with no hard deadline. Your rights as a beneficiary, when a delay is a real problem, and what to do.
GuideDIY Probate vs Using a Solicitor: An Honest Cost Comparison
DIY probate costs £300 if the estate is straightforward. Solicitors charge £1,500–£10,000+. Here's what can go wrong, who should DIY, and the real liability risks.
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