Ellie Dalby
Ellie advises clients on Wills, estate planning, Lasting Powers of Attorney and estate administration matters in a clear, approachable and professional manner.
Specialisms & Areas of Work
Biography
Ellie specialises in a variety of Private Client matters including the preparation of Wills and Lasting Power of Attorneys and the administration of estates.
Ellie has an approachable and professional manner. She aims to provide clear advice and guidance to clients during what can often be a difficult and sensitive time for them.
Before joining Myerson in June 2025, Ellie completed her legal training at Poole Alcock LLP. Ellie qualified as a solicitor in February 2024 and specialised in Wills and Probate.
Ellie completed her legal studies at the University of Sheffield. She graduated with an Upper Second Class Honours in her undergraduate Law degree and achieved a Commendation in the MA in Legal Practice (LPC).
Client Feedback
Elizabeth
Ellie was friendly and professional. I found her easy to talk to. She listened carefully as I described what I would like to do regarding updating my Will. Her legal knowledge was invaluable and gave me peace of mind that all was in order. The whole process was dealt with quickly and efficiently.
J Frame
Myerson were extremely helpful in liaising with me to submit an application to the Court of Protection. Ellie Dalby was very knowledgeable and efficient in obtaining the required information and processing the paperwork in a timely manner. I am delighted with the standard of the work.
Mrs P
I have received very friendly and helpful advice. I am trying to deal with what feels to me like a quite an overwhelming situation, and Ellie has given me the clarity, support and confidence to push forward in resolving it.
Mr S
Ellie Dalby was very patient and provided excellent advice!
Recent Experience
- Acted on a probate matter Grant of Probate had been issued in the estate appointing the deceased’s daughter as the sole executor, but she had subsequently lost capacity and the estate hadn’t been fully administered. Ellie successfully applied for a Grant De Bonis Non on behalf of the deceased’s son to appoint him as an administrator of the estate for the purposes of finalising the estate, including handling the sale of the deceased’s property.
- Acted on a complex probate matter where an application for a Grant of Letters of Administration with Will annexed was submitted to the Probate Registry with a Spanish Will. The deceased was domiciled in Spain and her Will covered her worldwide assets to the extent that succession laws didn’t apply. The Grant was successfully obtained.
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