The Society has received a request for help from Stephens Scown solicitors who have been asked to look into the affairs of Diane Margaret Iris Evans deceased. Here is the text of a letter written by the firm to Society Secretary Richard Ennis. If anyone has any information please contact Stephens Scown direct.
“Dear Mr Ennis,
I write further to our recent telephone conversation. I have been instructed by the son of Mrs Diane Margaret Iris Evans to deal with the administration of her estate. Mrs Evans died on 7 February 2011 at Springfield House Nursing Home, Codsall. We believe that Mrs Evans died intestate, but we would be nonetheless grateful if you would check with the members of Wolverhampton Law Society whether they hold a Will for the deceased.
The deceased lived for most of her life in the Wolverhampton area and her last address (prior to the move to the nursing home) was Mimosa Lodge, Histons Hill, Codsall, Wolverhampton, WV8 2EW.
The deceased was born on 18 May 1919 and was named Margaret Iris Rowley. However, we understand from the deceased's son that she did not like her given names and consequently adopted the name Diane or Diana (which she used interchangeably). The deceased enjoyed three long-term relationships during her life, though we do not believe she was formally married in every case. However, she nonetheless appears to have adopted the surnames of her three partners and may therefore have instructed your members under any one of the following aliases:-
1. Diane (or Diana) Margaret Iris Rowley;
2. Diane (or Diana) Margaret Iris Smith;
3. Diane (or Diana) Margaret Iris Evans; and
4. Diane (or Diana) Margaret Iris Wilde.
If any of your members have any records relating to the deceased I would be very grateful if they would contact me on 01392 210700 quoting reference EVAN328.1.2.
Many thanks for your assistance.
Yours sincerely
Robert Marshall
Solicitor
For STEPHENS SCOWN LLP
Private Client
Ext.240
DDl: 01392 429240”
