Jan Stanton

Jan Stanton is Managing Partner at Stantons.

Admitted as a solicitor in 1977, Jan has always specialised in family law and within the last 10 years has become a highly experienced wills and probate solicitor.

Jan is an award-winning solicitor with a particular interest in tax planning and assisting clients with minimising their Inheritance Tax and Capital Gains Tax liabilities. Her extensive knowledge and specialist skills enable her to provide clients with truly complete support. Her knowledge on taxation allows her to understand when other taxes could be problematic, which allows her to give first-rate advice, while knowing when to bring in specialist advisers.

Jan is a Member of Resolution and Kent Law Society and specialises in private client law including wills, trusts and estate planning, probate, and lasting powers of attorney.

She sat as a Deputy District Judge in the Central Family Court for over 12 years and was President of the Kent Law Society from 2001 to 2002. Jan was awarded ‘Covid Hero’ by the Kent Law Society in 2021.

Contact: jan@stanlaw.co.uk

Alan Collins-Rosell

Alan Collins-Rosell

Alan Collins Rosell is Head of the Private Client department.

Alan joined Stantons in August 2025 and was promoted to Head of the Private Client Department in March 2026. He qualified as a solicitor in July 2025 after gaining significant experience in wills, estate planning, lasting powers of attorney, probate and estate administration throughout his roles as a private client paralegal since 2010. Alan’s experience allows him to provide comprehensive advice and support to clients of all backgrounds, and he prides himself on a proactive, friendly and personal approach to his clients.

Contact: alan@stanlaw.co.uk

Lesley Seabrook

Lesley is a Probate Manager with over 38 years of experience working in the legal field, with a specialised focus on probate, lasting powers of attorney, and wills. She has been a valued member of Sharpe and Perl Solicitors since 2014, bringing extensive expertise in handling these critical areas of law.

Throughout her career, Lesley has built a reputation for her professionalism, attention to detail, and dedication to assisting clients with their legal needs.

Contact: lesley@stanlaw.co.uk

Amy Sweeting

Amy Sweeting is Probate Manager in our Private Client department.

Amy joined Stantons in 2020 from a Regional all-service Law Firm. She has over 10 years’ experience working in the legal sector. Amy undertakes a variety of work in all private client matters including wills & estate planning, lasting powers of attorney (including where mental capacity is, or may be, an issue), and probate, including intestacy.

Contact: amy@stanlaw.co.uk

Baljit Croucher

Baljit Croucher is a Legal Executive in our Private Client Department.

Baljit joined Stantons in June 2026 from a Regional all-service Law Firm as a Legal Executive in our Private Client department. She qualified as a Fellow of Chartered Legal Executives in 2023 and has undertaken Private Client work since qualification. Baljit undertakes a variety of work in all private client matters including wills, lasting powers of attorney and probate.

Contact: baljit@stanlaw.co.uk