Amaka Jackson
Summary:
Amaka Jackson is the founder and managing partner of Jackson Longe Solicitors. She advises on wills, probate, estate administration, inheritance tax planning, trusts, and elderly client law. She also has extensive experience in residential and commercial property law. Amaka is known for her friendly and modern client care approach.
She is also a Notary Public and so offers services that pertain to the authentication and certification of signatures, authority and capacity relating to documents for use outside England and Wales.
Education
- LLB (Hons) Law, University of East Anglia
- Legal Practice Course, College of Law, London
- Post Graduate Diploma in Oil and Gas Law, Robert Gordon University
- Notarial Public Course, University College London
Position:
Managing Partner, Solicitor & Notary Public
Practice Area:
Private Client Law, Property Law
Experience:
20+ years
Memberships
- ACTAPS
- COPPA
- STEP
- The Notaries Society
Recognitions and Awards:
- In 2016, named one of the top 175 Lawyers in the UK (Vouchedfor in partnership with The Times on Sunday)
- In 2017, the firm was named one of the Top Three Conveyancing firms in Richmond by Three Best Rated
- In 2018, 2019, and 2020, the firm was named one of the Top Three Conveyancing firms in Richmond by Three Best Rated
- In 2023, Amaka Jackson was named a Shero of Richmond by the local council for her entrepreneurial flair and contribution to the local economy.
Notable cases
Thomas v. PRs of Thomas – Presumption of Death Case
Represented the Thomas family in a case concerning a person (Person M) who was last seen alive in 1990, leading to a complex legal battle involving the presumption of his death. The client sought a declaration under the Presumption of Death Act 2013 to resolve the administration of the estate of person M’s mother, who passed away leaving a bequest in her will for person M.
Amaka expertly handled the case, leading the court to declared person M presumed dead. The declaration enabled the personal representatives to administer the estate, resolving long-standing uncertainties within the family.
Futcher v. Futcher – Estate Dispute
In this high-stakes probate dispute, Amaka represented the client who contested the wills of his deceased parents. The client’s claim revolved around allegations of disinheritance, questionable mental capacity, and undue influence during the creation of the wills.
The case also involved a long-established family Trust, from which the client became a co-beneficiary after his mother’s death. The trust, set up by his late grandmother, added another layer of complexity to the estate dispute.
Amaka advised on the validity of the wills and the prospects of a claim under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 (IPFDA 1975), given the client’s financial difficulties and the substantial time lapse since the wills were made.
Successfully reached a settlement agreement which was sealed by consent order issued by the High Court.