About Norfolk Will Writing
Norfolk Will Writing was established over 20 years ago providing a full will writing and estate planning service to people across East Anglia and beyond. We are a friendly, knowledgeable and professional team who aim to provide a simple, stress-free service, allowing you total peace of mind for the future. All of our wills are prepared by a full member of the Society of Will Writers.
Based in the heart of Norwich, we have a dedicated team, able to offer friendly and helpful advice at a time to suit you.
Meet our Team
Our team are available for face to face and telephone meetings, and also for virtual meetings by Zoom, Facetime, Whatsapp and Microsoft Teams
Jamie Playford
Director
Jamie is passionate about providing great service and driving the business forward to improve the overall client experience. Having worked in the regulated professional services industry for over 20 years, and regularly dealing with complex or sensitive matters, Jamie has always placed dedicated and motivated people at the forefront of the business, backed up by solid technical knowledge, a thorough training program for all team members and a constant drive for improvement and efficiencies. Jamie provides overall strategy for the business, as well as developing areas in which to grow the business.
Annette Prigmore
Wills & Estates Planner
Annette has worked in wills and estate planning for 15 years. Highly capable and technical, Annette provides advice to clients on how to structure their affairs and protect their assets, and how to carry out their wishes using a variety of estate planning methods. Annette cares for our clients and provides simple, clear advice on what is in their best interests and what will achieve a clients’ wishes. Annette also undertakes our LPA (Lasting Power of Attorney) instructions, which can be a difficult and sensitive area for clients, particularly when an LPA may need to take effect, and Annette will liaise with a client’s family and the attorney to ensure a client’s wellbeing is preserved. Annette is a member of the Society of Will Writers and manages our wills, trusts and LPA instructions.
Claire Pitt
Business Manager
Claire manages the overall smooth running of the business and assists in the wider development of the organisation. As well as ensuring our clients receive a fantastic experience from us, Claire also undertakes the firm’s marketing activities, including our relationships with other professionals that we work with regularly, such as accountants and IFAs, to ensure our clients receive well-rounded and complete advice (also known as “holistic planning”). Claire has responsibility for our human resources, such as our team’s recruitment, well-being and training requirements.
Lyn Greiller
Client Support Administrator
Lyn is usually the first point of contact and supports all of our valued clients with any query they might need help with. Lyn has a wealth of experience in customer service, administration and logistics and is passionate about exceptional client care. A friendly ear to listen and a great support to clients and the team alike.
Debra Brooke
Accounts Administrator
Debra joined the finance team to support clients and stakeholders with accounts and finance related matters. Debra has a broad range of experience including account management, bookkeeping and customer service in both the UK and Australia. Debra also recently completed her Institute of Charted Bookkeepers Level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping.
Alex Dunton
Manager
Alex provides wide-ranging technical support to the team, including trust and estate issues, finance and legal content and also advice on technology and digital media, which although has been around for many years, is still relatively rare to find in wills drafted by others. Whilst working within our wider professional services team, Alex brings a commercial dynamic to the business and helps to keep us ahead of our peers in many areas.
Rosie Debruijn
Finance Manager
Rosie is a qualified and knowledgeable Finance Manager with over 15 years’ experience across multiple industries. Rosie supports our team and clients by ensuring all of our finance and treasury facilities are kept up to date and complete. Rosie is always happy to help and assist clients with any queries they may have with their account queries.
AIMEE PRENTICE
CLIENT SERVICES
Aimee joined the Norfolk Will Writing team to ensure clients, professional referrers and other stakeholders receive a professional introduction to the business. She prides herself on really listening to the needs of our clients and other third parties and will always ensure everyone she speaks to receives a consultative and professional service. Aimee has previously owned and run her own business as well as having extensive experience in customer care, recruitment and retail management.
Abi Jones-Pitt
Legal Administrator
Abi joined the Norfolk Will Writing team to support with estate planning administration and probate cases. Abi has a Degree in Law from the University of Swansea and more recently completed her Masters in Law whilst balancing a busy life as mum to her young daughter. Abi has previous experience of working within a small private client firm in Norwich before undertaking her Masters degree. She is the main contact for families, beneficiaries and other stakeholders in our probate department, dealing with sensitive and delicate situations, Abi provides understanding and support to our clients at difficult times, whilst making the probate process as efficient as possible. She prides herself on excellent client care and service at all times
Robin Colton
Consultant
Robin is one of the most experienced will writers and estate planners in East Anglia. Having originally founded Norfolk Will Writing in the early 1990’s, and after acquiring several other will writing and estate planning businesses, Robin sold his interest in the business to take a step back to enjoy retirement with his wife and dogs in France. Never one to sit still, Robin remains a consultant for the business, inspiring our team and passing on his knowledge and experience, and assisting with some of the most technically-challenging issues that arise on our estate planning and probate matters.