Online literature


Will service pdf
We provide a 'postal Will', an 'on line' service, and a more traditional service where clients are able to come into the office to discuss their requirements.

Spotlight on family trusts pdf
A brief summary of the different types of trust that we are able to provide, their uses and benefits.

Deeds of Variation pdf
The use of Deeds of Variation to provide better outcomes after someone has died, whether the aim is to save inheritance tax or to achieve an alternative distribution of the estate assets.

The use of Discretionary Trusts in inheritance tax planning pdf
A summary of the ever popular nil rate band discretionary trust, and how these can, in many instances, save a family well over £100,000 in tax.

Family business pdf
Describes different ways of protecting the family business from Inheritance Tax, marital breakdown etc and the numerous ways in which the business can be smoothly passed from one generation of the family to the next.

Inheritance Act claims pdf
Facing or making claims under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975. We have extensive experience of both bringing claims and defending against them.

Exemptions from Inheritance Tax pdf
Provides a brief summary of the mains exemptions from inheritance tax.



International succession advice and recovery of overseas assets

We deal with Estates which hold overseas assets as well as advising on international succession and estate planning. We are a founding member of the Association of European Lawyers ('AEL'), providing us with ready access to top lawyers throughout Europe to obtain for clients a full range of legal advice, whether buying a holiday home or setting up an offshore trust. We are also part of a private client special interest group within this association. We have experience in overseas residential acquisitions.

For more information, please contact Michelle Rose.

Work experience/case studies:

  • We have managed the purchase of property in Bulgaria, Portugal and France, and have advised on related estate planning issues.
  • We have dealt with the recovery of assets from France, Germany, Norway, Portugal, Spain, South Africa, Australia, Greece, Malaysia, Hong Kong and the USA.
  • We have advised in relation to the estate planning of non-UK domiciled individuals, including the creation of lifetime trusts.