In addition to handling a steady stream of will drafting, estate execution, and trust structuring matters for regional entrepreneurs and property owners, the team at Wolferstans is routinely instructed to handle deputyship and Court of Protection applications, owing to the mental capacity expertise of Samantha Buckthought. Gemma Smith heads up the team and is an expert in probate and trust issues.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Exceptional service and communication. Prompt in all their work. I highly recommend Gemma Smith and her team.’

  • ‘Gemma Smith and her team are caring, efficient, and prompt.’

  • ‘Gemma Smith and her team provide the highest work ethic, professionalism and are hugely knowledgeable. Gemma puts you at ease and explains all aspects of legal matters in such a brilliant way that you feel hugely confident.’

  • ‘Gemma Smith is absolutely brilliant. Throughout my several appointments to discuss my will, she was professional, committed to my needs and put me at ease. Her unique approach made me feel a lot happier and knowledgeable about such a sensitive matter.’

  • ‘The practice is well organised with skills and expertise matching the work you require. In my experience they consult with each other when required to ensure a good service.’

  • ‘Nick Latimir has provided an excellent service. He gave us the time we needed to get the right outcomes, we had meaningful dialogue around our issues and questions which really helped validate our position. Nick absolutely got what we needed. On top of this, Nick is approachable and nice, which put us at ease and definitely helped us articulate our needs to him.’

  • ‘Samantha Buckthought is careful, thorough and very well informed.’

  • ‘Nick Latimir can be relied upon 100% and without question. He is always there to support with general client enquiries and communicates in a very client-centric style which is easy to understand, even for the most complex topics.’

Work highlights

  • Acted for a client and his family in connection with matters concerning a disabled family member.
  • Acted for a client as professional trustee for a man with a personal injury claim, assisting with the creation and management of the trust.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Gemma Smith

Other key lawyers

Nick Latimir, Samantha Buckthought