Sophie Wallace

Associate Chartered Legal Executive

Sophie is an Associate Chartered Legal Executive in our Private Client department, specialising in estate administration.

An award-winning lawyer, Sophie has a particular interest in the administration of intestate estates. She qualified as a Chartered Legal Executive in January 2022 and is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (FCILEX). In 2026, she obtained her Probate Practising Rights, further enhancing her expertise in estate administration.

Sophie is currently working towards full membership of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP), with one final examination remaining.

Sophie first joined Tassells in April 2023 after training as a Private Client Executive with a leading regional law firm. Following a brief period away from the firm, she returned to Tassells in July 2026, where she continues to provide clients with practical, compassionate, and expert advice on a wide range of private client matters.

Specialisms, Accreditations, Awards and Recognition

  • Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEx)
  • Affiliate Member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP)
  • Shortlisted Young Wills and Probate Professional at the Probate Research Awards 2021
  • ‘Covid Hero’ Award for Kent Law Society 2021
  • Highly Commended Young Wills and Probate Professional at the Probate Research Awards 2022
  • Junior Lawyer of the Year at the Kent JLD Awards 2022
  • ‘Rising Star of the Year’ at the Private Client Modern Law Awards 2024