Going the Extra Mile

A good service from your wills and probate solicitor is something you should expect. And is something that Judy Dyke from Tyndallwoods is positively evangelical about. But what really makes her tick is the satisfaction she gets from going the extra mile.

Actually, the extra three miles.

The first mile she goes is to ensure that the maximum monetary value is gained from the assets in an estate. Working with specialist valuers who have the knowledge and the honesty to identify assets that may have a surprising cash value.

Mile two is to honour all of the possessions of the deceased even if they don’t command a high monetary value, remembering that they will have had a sentimental value. And this is where our wealth of charity shops comes into its own – ensuring that the full life of things is realised at the same time as providing a valuable resource to local people and much needed funds to local charities.

And the hat-trick mile is in the support of people doing great things in the world of up-cycling. Take artist Jane Gray‘s chickens for example. They are made from donated clothing, many of which articles coming via relatives who have lost loved ones. And this neatly explains why we have a picture of Judy the Chicken to illustrate this story. Judy – named after Judy Dyke – is made from the deconstruction of beautiful donated clothing reconstructed in a form of up cycled art. You may have seen her creator’s exhibition, sponsored by Tyndallwoods, at Harborne Art Gallery.

If you would like to find out more about Wills and Probate please contact Judy.

Our thanks to Amy Watson of Swan Publishing for this article.