With almost 20 years’ experience, Alan is a key member of our Private Client team in Edinburgh. He advises individuals and families on a range of issues and planning matters including Wills, Powers of Attorney, Executries and Inheritance Tax Planning, and he has a particular interest in matters involving adults with incapacity.
Alan’s pragmatic and sympathetic approach is welcomed by clients, at what can often be a very difficult time. He deals with matters quickly, efficiently and with the minimum of fuss to help clients conclude everything.
Scotland’s leading full service law firm Thorntons has donated £62,000 to Cash for Kids through its annual Charity Wills month, thanks to generous clients.
The initiative runs throughout September each year and applies to new or updated Wills written during the month. The firm does not charge a fee but instead asks clients to make an equivalent donation to Cash for Kids.
An Associate and Notary Public in the Private Client team in Edinburgh, Hannah advises individuals and families on planning for their future. Hannah is passionate about client care and can assist with a range of matters including Executries, the setting up of Trusts, the drafting of Wills and Powers of Attorney, Inheritance Tax Planning and Asset Protection.
Hannah graduated from the University of Dundee and gained merits in Private Client and Advanced Private Client during her studies for the Diploma in Professional Legal Practice.
In 21 years of running a Charity Wills Campaign, leading law firm Thorntons has raised £320,000 for Cash for Kids and achieved its biggest ever fundraising total to date this year for causes across Tayside and Fife.
Thorntons waived their fees for making or updating Wills throughout September 2017 and asked clients to make a donation to the children’s charity instead. All donations have now been collected and counted, recording that Thorntons latest campaign has raised an impressive £44,000 for Cash for Kids.
Susan is a longstanding member of the Private Client team based in Cupar. She advises clients throughout Fife and further afield on Wills, Executries, Succession Planning and Asset Protection, Capital Taxes, Establishment and Administration of Trusts, Partnership Agreements and Powers of Attorney. Susan's clients appreciate her direct and practical approach when providing advice on such matters.
Currently on secondment as a Professional Support Lawyer to the Private Client team
Sue has been assisting individuals and families in Fife with their legal needs since 2005,and has been practicing law since completing her honours legal degree and diploma at the University of Aberdeen in 2002. She is a solicitor and notary public. Sue also has a joint honours degree in Accountancy.
Stuart is a key member of our Private Client team in Dundee and Angus. He has a broad experience base and is well placed to advise individuals, families and corporate clients on a range of matters.
Stephanie is a key member of our Wills and Succession team. Based in our Cupar and Perth offices, she advises clients throughout Fife, Perthshire and further afield on Wills, Executries, Succession Planning and Asset Protection, Capital Taxes, establishment and administration of Trusts, and Powers of Attorney. Clients welcome her calm and practical approach when providing advice on such matters.
Rachel is an Associate in our Private Client team in St Andrews.
She advises individuals and families on a range of issues including the drafting of Wills and Powers of Attorney, Executry and Trust administration. Rachel has a particular interest in advising high net worth clients on tax efficient succession planning and asset protection.
Nick has been providing guidance to clients in the fields of Wills, Trusts, Executries, Inheritance Tax planning and the law relating to the elderly for some 40 years. He is a registered Trust and Estate (STEP) practitioner and is listed as a leading expert in Chambers and Partners High Net Worth directory.