Andrew Steel

Andrew is a Solicitor specialising in Private Client Law and has advised on all areas of Private Client law since qualifying in 2008.

Expertise

  • Advising on The Preparation of Wills including advice to clients surrounding complex issues
  • Advising on the Preparation of Powers of Attorney
  • Court of Protection work to include the Appointment of Deputies, the Appointment of New Trustees and Statutory Wills
  • Assisting both Lay and Professional Court of Protection Deputies to carry out their role
  • Advising on the Administration of Estates and Assisting Executors with Probate Applications
  • Advising clients on Lifetime and Post Death Trusts

Date of qualification

Andrew qualified in 2008.

Professional memberships & accolades

STEP
The Association of Lifetime Lawyers

Expert commentary & updates

Estate planning after the Autumn Budget: What now?
Hay & Kilner's Wills, Trusts & Estates Team explains the Autumn Budget estate planning update, and what steps to take to protect your estate.
Putting compassion and expertise at the heart of Court of Protection work
Hay & Kilner's Court of Protection Team are dedicated to helping those who lack capacity through illness, disability or traumatic brain injury. Find out how they can help you.
A brief guide to lifetime gifting
Alexis Wood, Solicitor in our Wills, Trusts & Estates Team, explains how lifetime gifting can help reduce Inheritance Tax and support loved ones during your lifetime. Discover key allowances, tax exemptions, and the seven-year rule in this practical estate planning guide.
Lasting Powers of Attorney: 5 common misconceptions and what you need to know
Hay & Kilner’s Wills, Trusts & Estates Team dispel 5 common misconceptions about lasting powers of attorney and explain what you need to know for effective estate planning.
Business continuity starts with your Will and Power of Attorney: what business owners should know
Alice Clewes, Partner in our Wills, Trusts & Estates Team, outlines what business owners need to know about Will planning and Powers of Attorney to safeguard business continuity.
A new era for estate planning: Inside the Wills Bill 2025
Felicity Nelson, from our Wills, Trusts & Estates Team, explains what the proposed Wills Bill 2025 could mean for Wills, inheritance and UK estate law.
Enduring Power of Attorney: What you need to know
Hay & Kilner’s Wills, Trusts & Estates Team explain what an Enduring Power of attorney is and how it differs from a Lasting Power of Attorney.

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