Bio
Ben is a Private Client Partner.
Ben advises individuals and families on all aspects of wills, trusts, Lasting Powers of Attorney, estate planning and administration, probate, and succession and tax planning. As a Notary Public, he is also able to assist with the authentication of documents for international use.
Recognised by The Legal 500 as a Next Generation Partner, Ben has particular expertise in technical probate matters, tax planning, and trust structures, supporting families to ensure that family wealth can be passed down to future generations while mitigating the potential Inheritance and Capital Gains Tax implications.
Examples of Ben’s work include:
- Assisting a married couple with a substantial property portfolio to reduce their Inheritance Tax exposure.
- Supporting a client wishing to sell their trading company with setting up a trust fund to use their Business Property Relief allowance ahead of changes to Capital Gains coming into force.