Matthew Edwards
Pinney Talfourd LLPPinney Talfourd LLP is noted for its vast knowledge of executor and trustee appointments, and is led by Matthew Edwards, who routinely acts for numerous clients as a Court of Protection appointed deputy. Key contact for tax-related issues Kristian Croad was promoted to partner in May 2024, leading the embedded trust department, while Andrew Grant's broad practice spans intestacy related issues, and will preparation.
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- They have a very nice atmosphere in there office, it's a very nice firm to do business with.'
‘They were a pleasure to deal with for both my probate and power of attorney issues. I met with them a few times and they were great to work with, and honest about the level of effort required and the expected timeline. All paperwork was efficiently delivered.'
‘My experience was that the team worked well across a number of matters I and my family were dealing with at the same time ensuring that the co-dependency of the issues was dealt with in a timely and co-operative way.
- 'The knowledge and experience was invaluable across these matters.'
‘The solicitor was very understanding of our situation and very insightful.'
‘A professional and modern feel to the office and staff.’
‘Very helpful, accommodating, approachable, and keen.’
‘Andrew Grant was outstanding from start to finish. Knowledge of the law, what to consider in a will, very responsive, quick and accurate - and very friendly in the most reassuring way.’
Work highlights
- Advised on an estate with interests in assets worth in excess of £2.2 million.
- Located successor practice firm following a professional executor appointment in a will made in 1978 and arranged executor renunciation of successor practice regarding an estate that includes a property portfolio valued at £5m comprising 35 buy to let properties.
- Advised on an application to the Court of Protection for a Statutory Will that balances the competing interests of long-term financial security of a surviving spouse and the longer-term inheritance of four children in the most tax efficient way possible.
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