In addition to regularly advising on will drafting, trust creation and administration, and Court of Protection work, VWV stands out for its ability to handle estate administration matters for national charities and for its niche expertise in setting up high-value trusts holding personal injury and medical negligence awards. Leila Goodarzi regularly advises high-net-worth individuals on tax burden mitigation and succession planning matters, and she co-heads the team with Michelle Rose, who is noted for her deputyship and trusteeship expertise.
Testimonials
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‘It has been a pleasure to have Hannah Swales looking after me and advising me with regard to making my will. I have been impressed by her excellent interpersonal skills, and the advice she gave me was presented with the utmost clarity. She demonstrates a very high level of professionalism. I have felt supported throughout the process and feel like a valued client of VWV.’
‘Approachable, friendly, local and professional advice with multidisciplinary teams to cover potentially complex scenarios.’