Head of Estates Management, Wills and Probate
Robert Lakhali is a seasoned private client solicitor with over 15 years of experience in estates management, will drafting, and probate administration. As the Head of Estates Management, Wills and Probate at Chapmans Legal, he leads a dedicated team specialising in end-of-life planning and asset distribution. Known for his compassionate yet commercially astute approach, Robert combines legal rigour with genuine empathy, guiding clients through emotionally challenging situations with clarity and confidence.
Before joining Chapmans Legal, Robert held senior private client roles at regional and London-based firms, where he built a reputation for turning complex, high-net-worth estates into streamlined, tax-efficient processes. At Chapmans Legal, he has overhauled the firm’s wills and probate department, introducing digital case management systems and a client-first communication protocol.
Core Expertise
Will Drafting & Estate Planning: Bespoke will preparation, including mirror wills, trust-based wills, and complex estate structuring.
Probate & Estate Administration: Full grant of probate applications, intestacy estates, and distribution of assets.
Estate Management: Handling of property, investments, business assets, and foreign estates.
Contentious Probate: Advice on will disputes, inheritance claims, and removal of executors.
Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs): Health & welfare and property & financial affairs LPAs.
Court of Protection work: Deputy applications and statutory will applications.
