Jenny Greenland

  • Office: Trowbridge
  • Department: Wills & Probate
  • Role: Head of Private Client

Jenny is a highly experienced Chartered Legal Executive lawyer specialising in private client matters. She joined BLB in 2003, qualified with us, and now heads our Private Client team.

Areas of work

Jenny advises on a range of matters, including:

• Wills;

• Inheritance Tax planning;

• Advance Decisions (Living Wills) and Advance Statements;

• Care home fees and planning;

• Powers of Attorney;

• Court of Protection Deputyship applications;

• Probate and Intestate Estate administration;

• Declarations of Trust.

“Jenny is a very clear thinking private client lawyer, with a very sound knowledge of the area of law in which she practices. She has an ability to deliver the advice to all clients in an empathetic, easily understood manner that I know they appreciate. I and clients always found Jenny hardworking, friendly and totally professional and I would highly recommend her to anyone.”

Martin Cooper
Retired senior private client solicitor

Based at our Trowbridge office, Jenny also often visits clients in their homes, in hospital or nursing homes. She recognises how daunting the preparation of Wills and Powers of Attorney can seem and always aims to lead her clients through the process with clarity and empathy.

Jenny’s work often brings her into contact with people at the most challenging time imaginable, when a loved one has passed away. Clients value her professional and practical support at such times.

Outside of work

When not working, Jenny enjoys spending time with her wonderful family and friends. She is also a volunteer Trustee of Abbeyfield House, Bradford on Avon Society, a locally-supported sheltered housing charity.

“Jenny has and continues to be a valued and dependable member of the Executive Committee. She brings a youthful depth of knowledge to the safe and successful running of The Bradford on Avon House. Her willingness and enthusiasm to help and befriend residents contributes greatly to providing a happy home, free of loneliness and stress. I am very fortunate to have her as a fellow Trustee.”

Julian Long
Chairman, The Abbeyfield Bradford on Avon Society Ltd.

Jenny's Testimonials

  • Thank you for the efficient handling of my mother's estate and for finalising the distribution of funds. I was very impressed with your attention throughout.
    R.B. | December 2024
  • The friendliness and respect accorded to me has always been excellent and I wholly recommend your services.
    A.P. | December 2024
  • I couldn't have wished for a better service. The whole procedure was slick and smooth. I was listened to, and the advice I was given was clear and understandable. The professionalism and kindness were exceptional and reduced the anxiety felt at a worrying time. The welcome from the reception staff was immediate and warm, and I will certainly recommend this firm for any legal assistance to others.
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  • Thank you for being so supportive when we came to your office and for explaining everything so clearly.
    A.S. & C.S. | December 2024
  • I found Jenny Greenland and her secretary very approachable and helpful.
    P.B. | November 2024
  • Jenny and Jenna managed our probate application sensitively, advising us clearly and dealing with the process very efficiently. Thank you so much for all your help and advice.
    L.E. | November 2024
  • We are both extremely satisfied with the level of service we received from Jenny Greenland and other members of BLB staff based in Swindon.
    M.R. & C.R. | November 2024
  • My thanks to Jenny and all the BLB staff with whom I came into contact. I experienced efficiency, kindness and respect.
    S.A. | October 2024
  • Everybody we have dealt with has been polite, friendly and always dealt with everything in a professional manner. We always felt at ease and nothing was too much trouble.
    A.W. & M.W. | 15/10/2024
  • We were so lucky to have been dealt with by two such professional people. They answered all our questions and were a pleasure to deal with.
    S.H. & L.H. | October 2024
  • Thank you for addressing our needs and updating our Wills.
    G.A. & J.A. | September 2024
  • Excellent service as usual. Jenny was very caring and helpful throughout.
    D.F. & C.F. | September 2024
  • Very professional service and friendly staff.
    B.C. | July 2024
  • It is a very relaxed and friendly office which puts you at ease.
    A.L. | April 2024
  • We had everything explained, and any questions we asked were duly answered. Excellent service and care.
    R.C. & R.C. | April 2024
  • Jenny can explain things and offer advice in a clear, calm manner which makes so much difference for older people like us. We would not hesitate to instruct her again and highly recommend her and BLB.
    L.M. & J.M. | April 2024
  • Thank you so much Jenny for your helpful, friendly advice and the efficient way you dealt with Mum's estate. We were so pleased that everything went so smoothly.
    P.B. | April 2024
  • I can't thank Jenny enough for her excellent service during a sad time for myself and family.
    B.B. | March 2024
  • Jenny Greenland guided me through every question I asked in a very friendly but professional manner throughout the process of updating my Will. I would highly recommend her to anyone.
    P.T. | February 2024
  • We want to express our great appreciation for acting for us in such a welcoming and professional way, and in particular for explaining the many options open to us and taking us confidently to the right solution. It is good to know that the LPAs are there as a secure background to our future.
    J.C. & R.C. | February 2024
  • Many thanks to you for arranging our new Wills. You and your Secretary are to be congratulated for the high level of service you provide in a clear and friendly way.
    J.B. & M.B. | February 2024
  • Jenny was very professional and knowledgeable and went out of her way to advise and help me. Receptionists were delightful and made you feel welcome.
    B.M. | February 2024
  • Clear and straightforward service.
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  • We have previously used BLB Solicitors and Jenny was very professional, friendly and very helpful then. So, we had no hesitation in using BLB and Jenny again.
    D.S. & D.S. | January 2024
  • Our experience of working with Jenny over the last 18 months has been fantastic. Throughout that time, we never had to chase her, she always responded to emails in a timely matter and always made it clear to us that she was only a phone call away if we needed any further advice or clarification. Jenny is a true pro at what she does and showed patience and understanding during my many enquiries. Thank you for everything!
    C.R. | January 2024
  • I felt that my needs were dealt with in a professional and sensitive way. All the people I came into contact with were courteous. It’s a very difficult time having lost a lifelong partner and I felt that you were very aware of this.
    D.H. | December 2023
  • Thank you for your excellent service. Absolutely faultless! I was dreading the process but you made it so straightforward for me.
    M.B. | November 2023
  • The complete process from start to finish was conducted in a very efficient, informative and friendly manner.
    A.E. & E.E. | November 2023
  • Thank you for always keeping us up to date with regard to the sale of our late father's bungalow.
    W.A. | November 2023
  • No problems with the service, understanding and execution of my Will. Professional, friendly advice. A lovely lady who knows exactly what is required. Many thanks to the team who helped in this instance.
    J.J. | September 2023
  • I've been a client of BLB Solicitors since 1973. Always courteous and efficient.
    J.P. | September 2023
  • Efficient throughout and pleasant with it. Many thanks.
    V.W. | September 2023
  • “Jenny was excellent throughout the process of sorting out the deputyship for me to handle my aunt’s affairs. She kept me informed while the court were dragging their heels along the way. I would definitely recommend Jenny for future services. Thank you.”
    E.M. | August 2023
  • I would like to thank you for the attention that you have given to managing my late mother’s estate including the whole process of resolving issues for my mother’s will and for dealing with probate and liaising with the Land Registry and HMRC. You have been very helpful and kept clear communication with me throughout. For this I am extremely grateful.
    A.M. | July 2023
  • Kind and efficient service.
    J.F. | June 2023
  • Thank you for being so quick and efficient with everything and making what could be quite a difficult process relatively painless. Probate comes at quite a difficult time, and you helped make it as smooth as possible. Thank you for your kindness and patience.
    D.W. | June 2023
  • I have been very pleased with the service from all BLB Departments. My husband chose them when we purchased our first home in 1966 and later sold and bought two homes, leased our business and made our Wills all with minimum fuss and great service for 57 years.
    C.D. | May 2023
  • Jenny was wonderful. She made an appointment to see my bedridden mother at home and also took along a colleague to verify her signature as my mother was unable to sign easily. An absolute credit to BLB.
    P.W. | March 2023
  • Thank you for everything you have done. You have guided me through and made everything so easy.
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  • The service you provided was very professional and friendly and put my mind at rest at a difficult time. I was able to communicate with you from my home in Ireland and be kept up to date instantly. I would like to say a big thank you to Jenny for the understanding she showed regarding my personal situation.
    I.W. | January 2023
  • I would like to thank Jenny and her colleagues for being very helpful and efficient during a difficult time for me and my family.
    D.W. | January 2023
  • Everyone I had contact with was very helpful and friendly. It was a very pleasant experience.
    A.B. | December 2022
  • We were very impressed with the knowledge Ms Greenland had of our original Will and the clear and concise way she explained what would be best for us in our present situation. The whole process was dealt with efficiently and with no fuss.
    P.C. & J.C. | December 2022
  • Good clear advice on a difficult issue new to us. Very supportive. Thank you.
    T.L. & H.L. | December 2022
  • Jenny listened very carefully to our needs and came up with several options. She then discussed each of them with us at length to help us decide which was right for us.
    M.S. & M.S. | December 2022
  • My husband and I are very pleased with the help and advice we received from Jenny Greenland with our powers of attorney. Setting them up was entirely stress free.
    J.G. & A.G. | November 2022
  • We have used BLB Solicitors several times now and have always had a very helpful and professional service. We will be very happy to instruct them in the future.
    D.A. & M.A. | November 2022
  • Jenny's friendly and professional manner put us at ease from our first meeting. She explained each step of the process clearly and answered our questions in a straightforward way. We would not hesitate to contact Jenny and BLB on any legal matters arising in the future.
    L.M. & J.M. | November 2022
  • Thank you Jenny [Greenland] for all your help. We appreciate your kind understanding.
    L.H. | October 2022
  • Once again excellent service from BLB and in particular Jenny Greenland. Jenny made a stressful situation sorting out my late uncle's estate with no Will run very smoothly. This included tracing family members in Australia. Jenny was helpful, efficient and kept me regularly updated through the whole process. Thank you.
    P.A. | September 2022
  • A prompt and courteous service, which I appreciated.
    R.W. | September 2022
  • Extremely efficient and professional. Would recommend and use BLB again. Found the team very approachable and helpful.
    H.M. | September 2022
  • Jenny dealt with my mother's estate with patience, understanding and kindness. It made an onerous job easy to understand and finalise.
    A.P. | September 2022
  • Jenny dealt with my file in an exemplary manner. The reception ladies are cheerful and helpful. I won't hesitate to recommend your company - in fact, I already have.
    V.W. | July 2022
  • I've used BLB many times. They're always reliable and helpful. Jenny Greenland is lovely and made me feel valued.
    L.H. | July 2022
  • Jenny was extremely helpful throughout the process, communicated clearly and promptly, and acted professionally and sensitively from start to finish. Would 100% recommend.
    A.D. | June 2022
  • Jenny was extremely helpful throughout the process, communicated clearly and promptly, and acted professionally and sensitively from start to finish. I would 100% recommend.
    S.D. | June 2022
  • Jenny Greenland was very helpful, empathetic, knowledgeable and kind throughout the whole process. We can't thank her enough.
    P.E. | May 2022
  • BLB provide a very professional service, but in a very relaxing environment and manner. Jenny (Greenland) was extremely helpful and approachable, and answers any questions in an easy to understand way.
    M.M. | May 2022
  • Jenny Greenland provided a first-class, professional, approachable, helpful and friendly service at all times, which was much appreciated.
    V.B. | May 2022
  • We couldn't have been happier with the excellent service we received. Jenny made what could have been a difficult process very easy.
    M.A. | May 2022
  • Jenny was consistently prompt, courteous, very approachable and professional. We wouldn't hesitate to instruct her again.
    R.P. & A.P. | May 2022
  • I have used BLB several times in the past and have always been impressed with their professionalism and efficiency.
    M.C. | May 2022
  • I dealt with Martin Cooper in the past and he was a hard act to follow. But Jenny Greenland has certainly maintained that level of efficiency and service.
    B.L. | May 2022
  • Many thanks to everyone for their help, especially the reception staff in Swindon to my mother, who is deaf.
    R.M. | April 2022
  • Thank you for a fantastic, caring and professional service.
    K.C. | March 2022
  • Any advice given was clear, correspondence was prompt, and I was kept informed throughout the whole process. I would not hesitate to use BLB again in the future.
    M.C. | March 2022
  • A very friendly atmosphere. Very pleased from start to finish.
    R.T. | March 2022