Jessica Da Silva
Solicitor
Private Client
Jessica joined the firm in 2022 as a paralegal in the Family team, she assisted in a wide range of matters issued in the Family Courts and is familiar with the procedures and rules.
Prior to joining DMH Stallard, Jessica completed her law degree in 2019 and then went on to complete her combined Legal Practice Course and Masters with the University of Law in 2021 from which she graduated with a Distinction.
In September 2023, Jessica began her training contract with DMH Stallard in the Commercial Property team. She qualified as a Solicitor within the Family team before moving to support the Private Client team in September 2025.
Recent articles
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From 6 April 2027, the total value of an estate will include unused pension funds and pension death benefits, increasing the total estate value for IHT purposes.
12/05/2026
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Unlike a bequest in a Will, a deathbed gift does not require the same formalities. This flexibility can make them appealing - but it also makes them legally precarious.
10/03/2026
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When someone dies, their executors must navigate not only traditional estate administration but the complex world of digital assets.
09/03/2026
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Probate is the commonly used word for the process of dealing with the affairs of someone after they die and winding up their estate.
19/01/2026