Meet Amanda
During my early career, I worked in numerous small local practices as well as leading City of London corporations, covering virtually every area of law in a secretarial and support capacity. More than 15 years ago, I established LegalVA, a remote virtual assistance company providing professional, accurate and confidential administrative and operational support.
Alongside my legal career, I have worked in virtually every office based position in a variety of commercial and industrial environments giving me great business acumen generally. I have also worked as a celebrant, both as a Deputy Registrar conducting civil marriages for a local authority and as an independent funeral celebrant.
It was through my work as a funeral celebrant that I began to appreciate just how bewildering life can become when you lose somebody you love and suddenly find yourself having to navigate the world alone.
Having experienced the loss of my own partner, I understood only too well the loneliness that can follow bereavement. I wanted to do something to help, so I established a local bereavement lunch group, which I still run today. We meet midweek at various venues around our local areas, sharing lunch, conversation and, most importantly, plenty of laughter. We all understand something of what the others have been through, and that shared experience allows us to offer friendship, encouragement and support to those who are newly bereaved and finding their feet again.
Something else happened along the way, though. I found myself helping members of the group with all sorts of practical matters. From getting to grips with laptops and smartphones to completing paperwork, sorting out household utilities and helping them understand and organise and create Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney, I became something of an unofficial personal secretary!
It was actually the group members who suggested that I was providing a much-needed service and should turn it into a business. And so, here I am!
I could see a growing need for this kind of practical, one-to-one assistance. Traditional sources of help are increasingly stretched, and finding somebody who has the time, patience and experience to help with everyday personal administration right when you need it, isn't always easy.
So, drawing on my extensive legal background and practical experience, I have developed a new service as an Independent Personal Representative.
Whether you need help navigating official paperwork, managing household administration, getting to grips with technology, organising important documents or simply having somebody reliable to turn to when things become a little overwhelming, I'm here to help.
My service is primarily local, allowing me to offer personal, face-to-face support, but many tasks can also be handled remotely.
What's in the name? Autumn for our autumn years and Rose after my beloved mother who I cared for in later life. It's comforting for me to know she is still by my side.
Life can be complicated enough without having to struggle through everything on your own. My aim is to make things a little easier, to give you the confidence and support to manage life's practical challenges and, above all, provide that much-needed peace of mind.
Sometimes, it's just good to know there's somebody in your corner.
And just for complete peace of mind - I am fully insured, DBS checked and adhere to data protection, privacy and safeguarding policies.
Rooted in Norfolk and Suffolk
I offer both friendly, in-person assistance throughout our local Norfolk and Suffolk communities, as well as reliable virtual support wherever you are. By acting as a steady and compassionate advocate, Autumn Rose helps you maintain comfort, dignity, and independence in the place you love most.
"Amanda has literally saved my life. I was very lost after losing my wife and Amanda has introduced me to new friends, and been there generally and, to this day, is still helping me to sort my life out, every step of the way."
Bert G
"I needed to set up LPAs but I couldn't afford a solicitor, so Amanda did a great job doing it all for me online, and virtually at cost saving me £00s. It's also great to know I can turn to her anytime when my mobile goes beserk!"
Mr E