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Marissa Allen
Senior Associate
Private Client
Marissa has a particular interest in estate administration, assisting family members and executors with both simple and complex estates.
She started her training contract with DMH Stallard in 2017 and qualified as a Solicitor in 2019.
She joined the firm in 2013 after graduating from the University of York, and completed her Legal Practice Course (LPC) with distinction at the University of Guildford whilst working as a Paralegal.
Marissa works primarily in our Guildford office but also collaborates closely with colleagues in our other locations.
Recent videos
PRIVATE CLIENT
Choosing your executors: why it matters and how to get it right
Making a Will is one of the most important steps you can take to protect your family and ensure your wishes are carried out after you pass away. Choosing who will act as your executor – the person (or people) responsible for administering your estate – is a key factor. Disputes between executors are on the rise so getting this decision right is vital.
Recent videos
PRIVATE CLIENT
Do I need a solicitor to help me with probate?
Legally, you do not need a solicitor to help you with probate. You can apply for the process on your own. However, estates can be complicated, family dynamics could be challenging, and Inheritance Tax may be hard to calculate. An expert probate solicitor can help to ensure the process runs smoothly and reduce stress at a difficult time. If an estate is of particularly high value, includes overseas assets, business interests, or trusts, it is particularly advisable to seek the help of a solicitor to ensure everything is handled correctly.
Recent articles
Videos
Disputes between executors are on the rise, so choosing the right people for the role is vital, as is ensuring your wishes are clearly communicated.
07/07/2026
Insights
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
Videos
An expert probate solicitor can ensure everything is handled correctly and executors do not become liable for errors, particularly relating to IHT.
17/12/2025
Insights
If the total value of your estate, when including the value of your pensions, results in an inheritance tax liability where there wasn’t one before, then you should consider how to address this now.
17/06/2026