Justine Alford

  • Office: Bradford on Avon
  • Department: Wills & Probate
  • Role: Senior Associate

Justine is a senior solicitor with many years of experience in private client matters. She worked as an in-house solicitor in London before moving to the South West to work in private practice, joining BLB in 2022.

Her areas of expertise include:

  • Inheritance Tax Planning
  • Wills
  • Lasting Powers of Attorney
  • Court of Protection and Deputyship Matters
  • Obtaining Probate and Estate Administration

She is a full member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) and holds their TEP qualification. She is also a member of Solicitors for the Elderly.

Outside of Work

Justine lives locally with her husband, two children and her mother. She enjoys long dog walks, gardening and generally being outdoors. She is a trustee of a local charity that provides relief when people’s lives have been affected by long term illness.

Justine's Testimonials

  • BLB have been extremely supportive and attentive with my recent instruction. Their advice and direction has been extremely helpful at such a difficult time. I would highly recommend them.
    C.C. | March 2025
  • A clear and unpretentious experience. Thank you.
    P.S. | March 2025
  • It was a pleasure to deal with Justine Alford. Not only did she give me valuable advice, she was a great listener.
    J.P. | February 2025
  • At our first meeting with Justine we learned more about the art of thinking about and formulating our Wills than in the previous 30 years with our old solicitors! A very professional service for which we are very grateful.
    M.S. & S.N. | December 2024
  • I found Justine Alford very understanding of my request and situation. Her explanation and advice were clear and most helpful. I would have no hesitation in enlisting her expertise again.
    P.O. | November 2024
  • Our experience was a very positive one.
    J.S. & L.S. | October 2024
  • Always friendly, always helpful, always happy to explain. Thank you to Justine and all the staff for taking the sting out of a stressful task.
    R.L. & A.L. | October 2024
  • The whole process of setting up my LPA was clearly explained and efficiently completed. It is so refreshing to still experience personal and friendly service.
    J.H. | September 2024
  • Always helpful and approachable. Justine's advice has been invaluable.
    K.C. | September 2024
  • Justine is a font of professional knowledge. I had an extremely complex probate case to deal with and Justine made it so easy. I highly recommend her and BLB. My personal thanks to Justine for her expertise and allaying my stress.
    I.J. | September 2024
  • I would like to take this opportunity to once more thank Justine Alford and the team at BLB for their wonderful and friendly service. I would definitely recommend them.
    F.M. | August 2024
  • From our very first meeting, the whole process relating to our Wills has been handled by Justine Alford in a very sensitive and professional manner. We are really pleased with the smooth operation of the paperwork involved and the whole outcome of the service. Thank you for all your advice.
    W.H. & B.H. | July 2024
  • Justine explained every part of the process very clearly, assisting us in making appropriate choices for our LPAs and explaining the possible consequences of our decisions for ourselves and our attorneys.
    C.W. | July 2024
  • Justine was very clear in explaining to us about our Wills. She was friendly and approachable and highly professional.
    R.D. & S.D. | April 2024
  • We found Justine’s thorough and professional approach invaluable when she helped us deal with my late mother’s estate. We will definitely recommend her to family and friends.
    A.P. | March 2024
  • Using professionally qualified solicitors such as BLB, I feel confident that all the wishes and instructions in my Will are watertight, with no legal loopholes or misinterpretations. I recommend BLB without reservation.
    M.H. | February 2024
  • I am well satisfied with the service I received from BLB and Justine Alford in drawing up my Will. Unforeseen circumstances arising during this period were dealt with professionally, with sympathy and understanding. I thank all involved and would use BLB again.
    P.E. | January 2024
  • Discussions were very constructive, allowing a full understanding of our Wills and intentions.
    M.G. & J.G. | January 2024
  • Excellent advice and service at all times.
    K.C. | December 2023
  • This was very much new territory for us and we were well satisfied with the service offered by Justine Alford.
    R.M. & F.W. | November 2023
  • Justine was friendly, helpful and answered all of our questions in an "easy to understand" manner. Would totally recommend.
    R.C. & V.C. | October 2023
  • Justine was extremely helpful and spoke to my elderly mother with great respect. I appreciate her advice.
    B.A. | October 2023
  • I would like to take this opportunity to thank BLB for all the help that I have received for quite a few years now. There has been an ongoing chain of legal support and advice given to me throughout several difficult years. Top marks to all of your legal team for their ongoing care and attention.
    I.R. | October 2023
  • A great weight has been lifted off our shoulders thanks to BLB Solicitors.
    D.B. & E.B. | October 2023
  • A very friendly and efficient service.
    P.H. | September 2023
  • Very pleased with the service. Pleasant atmosphere and friendly reception. We were never rushed and everything was explained clearly.
    D.M. & C.M. | August 2023
  • I felt very comfortable with the way everything was explained and dealt with, and would certainly use you again. Thank you.
    P.C. | July 2023
  • Justine acted professionally and with empathy, explaining everything concisely. Nothing was too much bother. We will be using BLB for future business.
    G.H. & P.H. | July 2023
  • Many thanks for your helpful advice and tailoring of the finished documents to suit our requirements. We thought we received a thoughtful, efficient and thorough professional service.
    I.W. & S.W. | June 2023
  • Justine was friendly and helpful at all times. She drew on her vast knowledge to inform clearly and advise sensibly.
    C.S. | March 2023
  • I am very pleased with the work you have done for me regarding my Lasting Power of Attorney. I will most certainly contact you should I need advice in the future.
    M.M. | March 2023
  • The process of making my Will was very efficient and I was also given some additional advice to improve my situation.
    S.K. | February 2023
  • Justine Alford was extremely professional and very helpful throughout the process of writing our Wills. We had every confidence in all the advice she was offering us and would certainly recommend her to friends.
    N.D. & K.D. | December 2022
  • Justine treated us in a manner which showed professionalism and expertise, whilst also displaying a very 'human', caring quality. We are very grateful for her advice.
    J.F. & E.F. | November 2022
  • Justine Alford listened to my wishes regarding my Will and advised me accordingly. She was both professional and sympathetic about my circumstances and I was completely satisfied with my two meetings with her. It was like talking to a friend.
    M.H. | August 2022
  • We are currently going through a very difficult time following a sudden downturn in health. We needed your help and understanding at very short notice and Justine assisted us professionally, made herself available and showed appropriate empathy for our situation. We are very grateful to her.
    C.M. & T.M. | August 2022
  • The receptionist and the solicitor, Justine Alford, were both very friendly and welcoming and put me at my ease. Justine explained everything and answered my questions. There was no rush. A very pleasant lady.
    J.L. | July 2022