Newcastle based law firm, Mincoffs Solicitors has appointed a solicitor to its Wills and Probate team and a new head of department has been promoted from within.

Associate Solicitor, Lydia McCaslin has been promoted to Head of Wills and Probate.  Lydia has worked in Wills, Probate and Trusts since she qualified as a solicitor in 2005 and joined Mincoffs in 2018.

Janine Kennedy joins the Wills and Probate team as an Associate Solicitor.  Qualifying as a solicitor in 2005, she specialises in the areas of Wills, Probate, Court of Protection and Property Trusts.

Both are members of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) and Solicitors for the Elderly.

Speaking of the appointments Lydia commented: “It is an exciting start to the year for the team as I take on the head of department role and we welcome Janine who is already fitting in very well.”

Janine added “I am excited to have joined such a highly regarded and well established team and I am looking forward to what the future holds.”