Nasreen Akhter

Founding Director of Ash Hill Solicitors. Probate, wills and estate planning specialist with a calm, compassionate approach.

A trusted guide through life's most sensitive matters


Nasreen Akhter is the founding director of Ash Hill Solicitors and a private client solicitor with over a decade of experience. She qualified in 2014, and has dedicated her career to helping individuals and families navigate probate, wills, powers of attorney and estate planning with clarity and care.



Clients often come to Nasreen at difficult moments: after a bereavement, while planning for later life, or when supporting an elderly relative. What sets her apart is the way she combines deep legal expertise with genuine warmth, taking the time to listen before she advises. She is fully accredited and listed on the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) register.

Where Nasreen excels

She is highly competent in probate and estate administration, including complex contested matters and estates with an international element. Earlier in her career she worked in Dubai, advising high net worth clients on estate planning, an experience that shaped her ability to handle complex circumstances with confidence.


She takes particular pride in her work with elderly clients and their families, an area where patience, sensitivity and clear communication matter as much as legal precision. Whether drafting a will, administering an estate or putting protections in place for a loved one, her goal is always the same: to lift the burden from her clients' shoulders.


Nasreen is proficient in English as well as Urdu, Punjabi and Hindi, allowing her to support clients across Harrow and London's diverse communities in the language they are most comfortable with.

Accredited mediator

Alongside her work as a solicitor, Nasreen is an accredited civil and commercial mediator registered with the CMC. Drawing on her experience in wills, probate and family matters, she helps parties identify common ground and resolve disputes without the cost and strain of going to court.

Beyond the office

Nasreen is a dedicated mum and chairs Happy Orphans Worldwide, a charity supporting vulnerable children across the globe. She is also an active member of the BNI Business Network, where she connects with and supports other local professionals. Recently, she completed a leadership training program, further sharpening the communication skills she brings to every client relationship.

You can connect with Nasreen on LinkedIn or get in touch with the firm directly.

Articles Written By Nasreen Akhter

A researcher, an artist and a software engineer standing in front of the London skyline
By Nasreen Akhter • October 22, 2026
Are you a researcher, an artist or a tech expert thinking about moving to the UK? The Global Talent visa could be a good fit. You don't need a job offer. You don't need an employer to sponsor you. And it can lead to settling in the UK in as little as 3 years. This guide explains who can apply, how the two stages work, what it costs and what you can do once you arrive. It reflects the rules as they stand in October 2026. It covers the Global Talent visa only, not other UK routes such as the High Potential Individual or Innovator Founder visas. It is general information, not legal advice on your own situation. Key points • The Global Talent visa is for leaders, or future leaders, in academia and research, arts and culture, or digital technology. • Most people need an endorsement from an approved body first. Winners of certain top prizes can skip this step. • It costs £766 to apply, plus a health surcharge of £1,035 a year for each adult (£776 for each child under 18). • You can work for any employer, work for yourself or run a business. • You may be able to settle after 3 or 5 years, depending on your field and route. On this page • What is a Global Talent visa? • Global Talent visa or Skilled Worker visa? • Who can apply? • Who endorses you? • Global Talent visa requirements by field • The prize route • How to apply • How much it costs • What you can and can't do • Can you bring your family? • Extending your visa • Can you switch from another visa? • Settling in the UK (ILR) • Tips for a strong application • Frequently asked questions What is a Global Talent visa? The UK Global Talent visa (GTV) lets leaders, and likely future leaders, in academia and research, arts and culture, or digital technology live and work in the UK for up to 5 years at a time. You must be 18 or over. You need no job offer and no sponsor. Global Talent visa at a glance
Mother and daughter legal form
By Nasreen Akhter • October 11, 2026
A dementia diagnosis doesn't always mean it's too late for power of attorney. Learn how capacity works, what to do if it has gone, and where to get help.
Worried widow at home
By Nasreen Akhter • October 11, 2026
In England and Wales, debts are paid from the estate, not by the family. See when you might still owe money, and what executors must do before sharing it out.
Worried Woman Reviewing a Bank Card
By Nasreen Akhter • October 11, 2026
What happens to bank accounts when someone dies in England and Wales: frozen accounts, funeral costs, joint accounts and probate.
Family home clearance
By Nasreen Akhter • October 11, 2026
House clearance after death is paid for by the estate and led by the executor. See what you can do before probate, what must wait, and council home rules.
How to apply for deputyship
By Nasreen Akhter • September 12, 2026
Applying for deputyship in England and Wales: which Court of Protection forms you need, who you must notify, the 14-day and three-month deadlines, and what happens next. Written by a solicitor.
Probate Valuation
By Nasreen Akhter • September 12, 2026
How to value a house and its contents for probate: what HMRC requires, how many valuations you actually need, and what it costs. Free 20-minute chat.
Property During Probate
By Nasreen Akhter • August 27, 2026
You can market a probate property and accept an offer before the grant, but you cannot exchange. What executors need to know about selling, tax and duties. Reviewed by Nasreen Akhter, Solicitor
Power of attorney duties and responsibilities
By Nasreen Akhter • August 27, 2026
What an attorney must do under an LPA: act in the donor's best interests, keep records, and know the limits on gifts. Plus what happens when the donor dies.
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