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Mary Margaret Skellam - contributor


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Mary practices law in Eastbourne and deals with all aspects of Wills, Probate, Court of Protection applications, Powers of Attorney, Trusts and associated Tax Advice.

Background

Mary attained a 2:1 Law (Honours) degree from John Moores University in Liverpool. She then spent 15 months in the northwest of Italy teaching English before completing her law training at the College of Law. Mary qualified as a Solicitor in 2009 and completed the Society of Trust & Estates Practitioners diploma in 2011. She is a full member of the Society of Trusts & Estates Practitioners and an associate professional member of Solicitors for the Elderly.
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