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Pippa Bavington
Partner, Private ClientPippa is a senior lawyer in the Private Client team renowned for her close attention to detail on all aspects of complex trusts and will drafting. Pippa particularly specialises in complex inheritance tax and wealth planning having completed her Society of Trusts and Estates Practitioners Diploma (STEP) with distinction.
Her knowledge of the Trust Registration Scheme and working to advise trustees is so good that she will often be recommended by other lawyers, financial advisors and accountants. Pippa is extremely efficient and in advising executors in large probate cases will ensure that they fully understand their role and responsibilities and will feel reassured that they have an expert on their side. She is noted for her exceptional rigour and client care.
Complementing the work of our mental capacity lawyers, Pippa will advice on complex will drafting where provisions are required for vulnerable or disabled clients and is renowned for her support given to those seeking to release equity from their property by working alongside our property team to meet the requirements of the Equity Release Council.
Services: Wills, Trusts, Probate, Court of Protection, Later Life Care
Hourly rate: £350p/h
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