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Head of Private Client / CEO – LEAP Estates
Andy is a solicitor having qualified in 2009 with significant experience in all aspects of Wills, Trusts and Probate including the administration of estates, drafting of will and trusts, advising on inheritance tax planning and Court of Protection matters. As a former Partner and head of department in a regional law firm, he is also recognised by Legal 500 as a recommended lawyer. Having acted as a professional deputy for property and financial affairs and trustee on numerous trusts including foreign assets, Andy is also a full member of STEP with proven qualifications and experience.
High-Net Worth Private Client Solicitor - Parfitt Cresswell
Andrew qualified as a solicitor in 2010, initially working in litigation before making the move to private client, initially with contentious probate before specialising in estate planning, tax and trusts. Andrew is a full member of STEP and enjoys helping clients navigate the balancing act of tax, control and benefit that is typical with higher net-wealth estates.
Managing Director - Acer Prime Law
Alan is a senior Trust expert with more than 30 years Trust and taxation experience. Alan has been a full member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) for more than 20 years. He is an acknowledged leader of innovation in the estate planning field and additionally oversees the lifetime trust operations at TrustSuite.
We caught up with Neal Astbury (Heritage Wills & Trusts) to discuss how he's leveraging software to automate the client instruction process. He didn't have to write any code, it was straightforward to...
Neal Astbury (Heritage Wills & Trusts) discusses some of the main reasons he uses WillSuite, how it helps him compete with larger firms and why the software has been a delight to work with.
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