Michelle Dark is a highly experienced Private Client specialist with over 35 years’ experience in the legal profession. Her career has spanned practice from Lincoln’s Inn to Devon, where she is now based, and she is known for delivering a calm, thorough and client-focused service across a broad range of personal and family circumstances.
Michelle’s practice primarily focuses on Wills, Probate and estate administration, and Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs) for both Health & Welfare and Property & Financial Affairs. She supports clients in planning for the future, protecting family interests, and ensuring that personal and financial arrangements are clearly documented and legally robust.
In wills and estate planning, Michelle assists with the preparation of clear, practical wills tailored to individual needs, including where estates involve family dynamics, blended families, vulnerable beneficiaries, or the need for careful appointment of executors and guardians. In probate work, she provides structured guidance to executors and families through the administration process, with a focus on efficiency, transparency and sensitivity at what is often a difficult time.
Michelle also advises clients on establishing LPAs, including the selection and appointment of attorneys, scope of decision-making powers, and the practical implications of safeguarding and managing affairs should capacity be lost. Her approach combines technical precision with a strong emphasis on communication, ensuring clients feel informed and supported throughout.
Michelle offers a dependable and personable service, with a reputation built on experience, attention to detail and an enduring commitment to high professional standards.