Trusts
A Trust provides the ability to retain control over assets and flexibility as to who ultimately will benefit. Trusts within Wills may be appropriate to make Inheritance Tax savings, to make provision for young children or for surviving spouses / civil partners. For example where there are children from a first marriage or earlier relationship, you can ensure that on the survivor’s death the assets will pass to the right children.
For further information or advice, please contact Kirstin Cook on 0191 232 8345 or email kirstin.cook@hay-kilner.co.uk
Based in Newcastle, this respected firm advises a roster of high net worth individuals on wills, estate planning and trusts. It is also handing an increasing amount of Court of Protection work. Sources praise the team as being 'solid, pragmatic and dependable'.
KEY INDIVIDUALS: Group head Kirstin Cook advises on succession planning. Sources say she is 'extremely technical, quick and on the ball.' The 'keen and dynamic' Alice Clewes, 'has impressive technical skills and the ability to prioritise,' according to interviewees.
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Clients highly value Kirstin Cook's "supportive and empathetic advice" on all private client matters, which she combines with "excellent personal skills - she is very easy to get on with." The firm assists a sizeable client base of high net worth individuals and local professionals, including bankers and accountants, with wills, estate planning, trusts, probate and Court of Protection work. As well as acting for local clients, the group has the resources to handle work with an international dimension and regularly acts for clients as far afield as the USA and Belgium.
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