Personal tax, trusts and probate: elsewhere in East Anglia

Greene & Greene

Greene & Greene in Bury St Edmunds has a large private client practice that handles complex and high-value estates across the UK. The team has three chartered tax advisers, among them practice head Wayne Perrin. He leads a 'proactive and approachable' group of lawyers, among them 'exceptionally helpful' partner Martine Swaep, property and estate specialist Jonathan Mathers, senior associate and full STEP member Zoe Hodge, and highly regarded tax director Nigel Scase. The firm frequently handles complex taxable estates on behalf of high-net-worth clients, as well as Court of Protection applications and advice on care home issues.

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‘I have been extremely impressed with the way my late uncle's probate was handled during difficult times. Kindness and professionalism was at the forefront.’
‘Martine Swaep was exceptionally helpful.’
‘Martine Swaep was excellent, friendly and very helpful. By the end of the appointments I had she became someone I trusted and would use again. Any member of staff that was present were also very pleasant.’
‘Greene & Greene has provided sound legal advice to the our family in Bury St Edmunds regarding wills, trusts and probate, particularly where an emotionally unstable and vulnerable member of the family has been concerned, and in advising on a non-confrontational approach to potentially contested issues. In particular, the team's advice has been sound in discerning where to stand firm and where to be open to negotiation.’
‘Our dealings were with Martine Swaep, in sorting out our personal wills and in doing so provided in depth advice regarding inheritance tax planning and general matters around the issues of probate. Her advice was thorough and non biased but offered us every scenario that could be appropriate.’
'The work was carried out by Nigel Scase. We found him to be a good communicator and efficient in completing the tasks. We were kept up to date with progress. At times aspects of the work fell slightly outside Nigel's expertise, we were inpressed that he did not attempt to bluff his way through instead seeking clarification from colleagues.'
‘Sandra Bowden was sympathetic yet efficient and highly competent. It was a pleasure to work with her.’
‘We mainly deal with Wayne Perrin and his team. In all interaction we have had with them we have never had to question their advice or chase replies or outstanding matters. They have always been proactive and approachable.’