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Dr Simon Pearce ASWW MBA PhD 
Managing Director / Founder

My work with dementia and chronic pain brought into sharp relief the risks facing those without proper estate planning.

As an Associate of the Society of Will Writer’s my team and I have helped thousands of clients attain peace of mind.

Of our firm’s awards I’m perhaps proudest of that of ‘Best Place To Work’, we strive to cultivate the values of ‘family’, ‘constant learning’ and ‘care’ within the firm and manifest these in our work with clients.

Jaimmie Poon MSWW BSc MBA
Operations Director

A skilled administrator and Director of Operations, Jaimmie previously headed up client onboarding at BNP Paribas before occupying VP roles within JP Morgan Chase and Credit Suisse.

Born in Hong Kong, Jaimmie completed her Business Studies degree in Canada before obtaining her MBA in 2005. Jaimmie’s organisational capabilities have supported Confidence Wills’ growth, implementing as she has processes to optimise client experience and speed turn around. Jaimmie leads the firm’s Manchester office.

Bayarmaa Howard Aff.STEP MSWW
Director of Probate Services and Estate Planning

I have specialised in estate planning for more than fifteen years. Previously I was training to be an immigration lawyer. On moving to the to South of England, my outlook changed. I saw the effect of aging on finances amongst friends and relatives and switched to estate planning and probate.

Currently, I am member of SWW, STEP and ICEAW. My hobbies include running and healthy living (I recently completed the Manchester marathon). I love to solve problems for clients.

Mende Poon Aff.SWW
Technical Manager

Formerly an executive assistant in a leading investment bank, Mende has flourished in the will writing industry.

Shortlisted for ‘Paralegal of the Year’ in the 2024 Private Client Awards, she continues to pursue excellence in managing operational elements of the business and regularly supports consultants with technical elements of her work.


Richard Hill BSc Aff.SWW
Estate Planning Consultant

Having completed a degree in Business Studies, Richard occupied a number of senior positions in ‘household name’ companies across the UK. It was, however, whilst convalescing from surgery for a life-threatening condition that Richard became acutely aware of the need from proper estate planning and joined the industry.

A longtime member of the Society of Will Writers and active on behalf of a number of health-related charities, Richard applies his knowhow to helping clients plan for the future no matter how challenging or complex.

Kevin Bevan
Estate Planning Consultant

I have 15 years of Will writing experience and am a member of the SWW. I hold a diploma in financial services and a degree in Mathematics.

I take great pleasure in ensuring my clients put their affairs in order and this role gives me great satisfaction. I am a family man and my hobbies are supporting Cardiff City FC and rugby.

Antony Dobson Aff.SWW LLM
Estate Planning Consultant

I have a Master’s degree in Law. I have previously held full membership of both the Society of Will writers and the Institute of Professional Will writers.

Over ten years of experience in the Will writing sector. A thoughtful approach to advice, which results in a will that best suits your needs. Hobbies include exercise, amateur dramatics, editing the local newspaper and the Glastonbury Festival.


Philip O’Tooles Aff.SWW 
Estate Planning Consultant

An experienced estate planning consultant, I decided to work with Confidence Wills because their ethos of looking after the clients matches my own. I have over 7 years’ experience in estate planning and I am a member of Society of Will Writers. Previously I worked as a qualified Financial Adviser for 15 years, nothing gives me more satisfaction than helping my clients achieve their goals and giving them a 1st class service.

I enjoy travelling and have been to many parts of the World I love watching football, Cricket & Rugby my main hobbies is swimming, cycling and walking my dog in the Yorkshire dales, watching films and cooking.

Philip Kelly Aff.SWW, CeMAP
Estate Planning Consultant

Specialising in Estate Planning for the last seven years, I am a member of the Society of Will Writers. I was previously a qualified Financial Adviser and more recently practising a regulated Mortgage Adviser.

Nothing gives me more satisfaction than helping my clients achieve their goals. I enjoy travelling and have been to many parts of the world. For my sins I support Birmingham City Football Club.

Paul Martin Aff.SWW
Estate Planning Consultant

I became interested in Estate planning after personal experience and seeing the issues and problems that can arise without the correct documents such as Wills and LPA’s.

I now have twelve years experience and am a member of The Society of Will Writers. I can now help family’s keep control and hold on to their home and assets they have worked hard for all their lives. It’s important to be protected and have the right documents.

Nathalie Poon Bsc Aff.SWW
Technical Manager

Formerly a senior teaching nurse, Nathalie’s attention to detail is born of her familiarity with life and death situations in which time factors.

Her technical expertise is second to none and she has frequently attended and processed cases in which illness or other factors have rendered document production time critical.


Dr Rebecca Johnson PhD DClinPsych 
Team Support Manager

As a clinical psychologist in older adult care, I witnessed first hand the impact on families of failing to plan, while at the same time supporting end of life care.

My first doctorate focussed on how a person’s environment can restrict their growth and felt Confidence Wills in a position to help.

I am on hand to support those who find it difficult to get their affairs in order owing to the impact of age, and also offer psychological insight to team members when called upon.

Joseph Toogood AffSWW
Estate Planning Consultant

I have 11 years experience in Wills and Estate Planning and I am a member of the Society of Will Writers.  

Over these years I have seen the consequences of failing to plan for later life correctly, if at all.

My aim is to assess my clients situation, whether straightforward or complex, then deliver the correction solution which is in my client’s best interest.

My hobbies include supporting West Ham and brewing my own beer.


Very helpful when I wasn’t sure what to do

Anne Pimperton

10th July2024

Excellent service, prompt ,efficient also very patient when we queried any details. Has to right, thoroughly recommend without hesitation

Neil Appleby

11th July 2024

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