Cleaver Fulton Rankin

The Cleaver Fulton Rankin private client department is regularly engaged in estate planning and wills, and often instructed in High Court proceedings and County Court action relating to the management of estates. Head of team Michael Graham is a strong choice for high net worth clients who wish to appoint a controller for their estates. Timothy Rankin ‘demonstrates tremendous knowledge’ in real estate administrations, particularly concerning tax legislations and probate procedures. Jonathan Forrester specialises in contentious probate and trust litigation, while Brid McColgan is often instructed to set up discretionary trusts and reduce the exposure of estates to inheritance tax.

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'Tim Rankin was personable, reassuring, and demonstrated tremendous knowledge of all applicable tax legislation and probate procedures. Tim was always contactable. The relevant probate submissions were prepared promptly and accurately.'
‘Tim Rankin’s assessment of the overall tax position was clear and accurate, and there was excellent liaison with other professionals. At the conclusion of the probate process, Tim presented us with an accurate summary of all receipts, distributions, and taxation payments. Overall, in the difficult societal circumstances of the time, the performance of Tim and the firm was absolutely first rate.’

Key clients

The Esme Mitchell Trust
The Blackburn Trust
Canadian Cross-Border Estate

Work highlights

Administered the Esme Mitchell Trust with investments worth over £8,290,000.00
Administered the Blackburn Trust with investments worth over £300,000.00

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