Val Howard.

Legal Support Assistant.

Profile / Experience

Profile / Experience

Val works in the Private Client Team based in Hereford.

Prior to the merger with Lanyon Bowdler in May 2016, Val had worked for Beaumonts since 1981.

She supports Charles Almond, dealing with all types of private client work, including wills and administration of estates.

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Everything was clearly explained and next steps were completed on time. Throughout the process of writing my will Georgina was available to answer any queries even through some seemed trivial. Nothing was too much trouble. Thank you also to Val Howard.

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Blog

Deed of Variation for a Will: What is a Deed of Variation?

A common misconception is that once an individual receives inheritance either under a will or under an intestacy (i...
Sophie Burgoyne • 10 Sep 2025
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Will the Law Commission’s Proposal for Changes to Wills Make the Vulnerable More Vulnerable? : Edward Rees and Sophie Burgoyne

Discussion of the Law Commission's report regarding reforms to wills, which includes some very interesting proposals....
Published • 02 Sep 2025
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Update on the Changes to IHT for Farmers & Business Owners : Edward Rees and Sophie Burgoyne

A review of the changes introduced in last autumn's budget, highlighting the main changes to inheritance tax rules, whic...
Published • 19 Aug 2025
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Inheritance Tax and Succession Planning in North Wales: Why it’s Important to Act Now

The headlines are currently full of the news that Liam Payne, of One Direction fame, died leaving a £24 million est...
Sioned Williams • 15 Jul 2025
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Making a Will is Just as Important for the Younger Generation

The headlines are currently full of the news that Liam Payne, of One Direction fame, died leaving a £24 million est...
Nyrée Grevett • 12 May 2025
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IHT Reforms and the Impact on Agricultural Land and Property – David Ramsbottom and Sophie Burgoyne

The impact on agricultural land and property following the Autumn 2024 Budget....
Published • 17 Feb 2025
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LISTEN AGAIN: The Darker Side of Private Client

Discussing the importance of good legal advice in relation to The Court of Protection, Lasting Powers of Attorney, wills...
Published • 02 Jan 2025
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Different Legal Documents Regarding Your Health Decisions When You Have Lost Capacity

If you were in hospital and you were to lose mental capacity and could no longer communicate how would you ensure t...
Aimee Johnson • 06 Dec 2024
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The Impact of Qube on the Community: Holly Corrigan and Kate Lawson

Qube is involved in a wide range of support for the community in Oswestry and neighbouring villages....
Published • 02 Dec 2024
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Changes to Agricultural and Business Property Relief

There has been much anxiety among British farmers over amendments to Agricultural Property Relief (APR) in the rece...
Sophie Burgoyne • 26 Nov 2024
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When the Intestacy Rules Won’t Work for You – and Famous People Who’ve Died Without Leaving a Will: Aimee Johnson

We discuss intestacy rules and when they don't apply, i.e. what happens when you die without leaving a will. This is par...
Published • 11 Nov 2024
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Where There’s a Will There’s a Way

Whilst many people will engage in hours of financial planning during their lifetime, not everyone recognises the im...
Nicole Cousins • 29 Oct 2024
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David Pugh
Partner
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Edward Rees
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Emma Deering
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Georgina Hughes
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Kate Lawson
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Kevin Thomas
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Lorna Marlow-Spalding
Legal Support Assistant
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Louise Browne
Legal Assistant
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Dani Sharma
Legal Support Assistant
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Georgia Rowney
Trainee Solicitor
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Clare Jones
Legal Support Assistant
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Kelly Hughes
Trainee Solicitor
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Vanessa Ford
Legal Assistant
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Clare Boote
Legal Support Assistant
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Sophie Burgoyne
Associate Solicitor
Wills & Probate | Lasting Powers of Attorney | Estate Planning
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Charles Almond
Consultant
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Sioned Williams
Solicitor
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Nicola Bryant
Legal Support Assistant
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Nicola Smith
Legal Support Assistant
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Jessica Gough
Trainee Solicitor
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Julie Langford
Legal Assistant
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Jan Hope
Legal Support Assistant
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Val Howard
Legal Support Assistant
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Nyrée Grevett
Solicitor
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Aimee Johnson
Solicitor
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Deena Jones
Legal Support Assistant
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Angharad Hird
Associate Solicitor
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