SWEENEY Miller Solicitors has boosted its wills and probate team with the appointment of legal expert Amanda McNabola.

She joins the Sunderland firm from Newcastle-based Pearson Caulfield, where she worked for six years prior to spells with BHP Law and Harvey and Marron Solicitors.

Ms McNabola said: “Sweeney Miller is a well established and expanding law firm with exciting plans for the future. My role will primarily be in wills and probate to boost the evergrowing demand for expertise in this area and due to a more aware ageing population.

“I am pleased to be joining at a time when the property market is picking up and the economy in general is looking more positive.”