Jesse Layton
Associate - Wealth Preservation
"I am a private client solicitor with a special interest in assisting individuals with the preparation of wills, trusts, lasting powers of attorney and wider estate planning requirements.”
I qualified as a solicitor in October 2020 and have specialised in a range of private client matters since then.
I joined the wealth preservation team at Higgs LLP in March 2025 as an associate, having previously worked at another large regional firm.
I advise individuals and families on their succession and estate planning requirements, typically by preparing wills, trusts, and lasting powers of attorney. I also have experience in providing inheritance tax planning advice.
I am an affiliate member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners and am currently working towards obtaining the STEP Diploma and full membership.
- Prepared all types of lasting powers of attorney, giving clients peace of mind by ensuring trusted individuals can make financial and health decisions if needed;
- Assisted with the preparation of wills for high-net-worth individuals, business owners, and clients with complex family circumstances;
- Advised on and assisted with the preparation of wills and trusts for asset protection purposes.
More about me
Favourite place
Aberaeron, Wales
Joined Higgs
2025
Favourite food
Sunday roast
Interests
Travelling and sports
Meet the team
Lucy Obrey
Partner and Head of Private Client
Kate Newton
Legal Director - Estate Planning
Joanne Quinn
Paralegal - Probate
Samantha Bates
Legal Assistant - Court of Protection
Scarlet Wellings
Associate (FCILEx) - Estates
Daniel Woodcock
Solicitor Apprentice - Estate Planning
Andy Bridge
Senior Estate Manager - Probate
Sarah Potter
Principal Associate - Wealth Preservation
Rachael Kell
Senior Estate Manager - Probate
Wendy Eaves
Estate Manager - Probate
David Morgan
Legal Director - Head of Estates
Laura Belcher
Legal Assistant - Wealth Preservation
Catrin Davies
Associate - Wealth Preservation
Ruth Round
Estates Manager
Joseph Connolly
Paralegal - Probate and Estates
Victoria Boucher
Principle Associate - Wealth Preservation
Sharon Compson
Chartered Legal Executive - Probate
Peter Gosling
Partner - Wealth Preservation
Jane Knight
Paralegal - Probate and Estates
Caz Kirkwood
Legal Assistant - Court of Protection
Robert Bubb
Trainee Solicitor - Court of Protection
Abbie Hodgetts
Legal Assistant - Wealth Preservation
Anisha Shokker
Associate - Wealth Preservation
Nick Moxon
Senior Partner; Partner - Private Client
Matthew Norgrove
Principal Associate - Wealth Preservation
Stephanie Lee
Paralegal - Probate