England - South East • Private client
Pinney Talfourd LLP
Working from all of the firm’s five Essex offices, Pinney Talfourd LLP‘s private client department has further grown in strength with several new in hires in 2022, including the addition of Andrew Grant in Upminster. The team covers the entire scope of private client work, including wills and estate planning issues, asset protection mandates, and trust creation and management matters, and is led by Matthew Edwards in Brentwood, who acts as a deputy, attorney, executor and trustee on numerous complex matters.
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- ‘I liked the professional advice that they gave me. They seemed to go the extra mile and I’m grateful for that.’
- ‘Totally professional whilst maintaining a friendly attitude, I would have no hesitation in recommending them for personal or corporate advice and help.’
- ‘Matthew Edward’s advice has been invaluable to both me and my wife in estate planning. Not only does he possess superb legal knowledge but is able to communicate clearly and concisely facts and information thus pointing the way ahead.’
- ‘Matthew Edwards dealt with my questions in an extremely knowledgeable and efficient manner, he is a most valuable asset to the firm.’
- ‘I have used Pinney Talfourd for various legal needs over many years and have always found their staff very knowledgeable, friendly and helpful.’
- ‘A very hands-on team, who walk clients through the whole legal process. Everything is seamless and their approach makes understanding complicated rules easy.’
- ‘Their services have been outstanding.’
- ‘Their commitment to offer great customer service is to be commended.’
Work highlights
- Handling the administration of an estate where an Inheritance Tax liability arose as a result of the structure of the deceased’s will, and the unavailability of spouse exemption.
- Remedying defective trustee deed of retirement and appointment.
- Acting as Property and Finance Deputy for a client worth £3.7m, with investigations of serious financial abuse and restoration of client’s estate.
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Matthew Edwards