Complex estate administrations, tax issues, Court of Protection matters, gift applications, statutory wills, establishing and managing trusts, and preparation of wills are among the core focuses of the team fielded by Crane & Staples LLP. David Bird leads the team and lends his considerable expertise to the administration of high value estates, matters involving complex tax issues, creation and administration of trusts, as well as the preparation of wills and lasting powers of attorney. Samantha Webb is another important contact on the team and advises clients on the entire spectrum of sensitive personal tax, trusts and probate matters.
Testimonials
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‘The teams communicate and so work very well together.’
‘Everyone I work with at Crane & Staples takes the time to listen to the issue I'm aiming to address and understand my feelings about possible outcomes. They are diligent, patient with my tardiness and their advice has always stood the test of any challenges.’
Work highlights
- Advising a high net worth business owner on Wills, tax and Estate planning in respect of their £16 million estate.
- Acting in the administration of an estate valued at over £5m that was complicated by the fact that two beneficiaries were predeceased.