
Forbes Solicitors
England
Solicitors

Elizabeth Whitaker
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Work Department
Wills, Probate, Tax and Trusts
Position
She specialises in the drafting of Wills and Trusts, Probate, inheritance tax planning including advising in relation to Agricultural and Business Property reliefs, Lasting Powers of Attorney and the Court of Protection Deputyship applications.
Elizabeth takes the lead on probate work within the team and has broad experience in dealing with almost every possible scenario in probate matters, including complex family situations and relationships, high value estates, estates including overseas assets, estates including agricultural assets, intestacies, insolvent estates, applications for a variety of limited grants of representation, estates with ongoing trust arrangements and estates with agricultural and business succession issues. Elizabeth also has significant experience in advising High Net Worth individuals in relation to estate planning and Wills.
Elizabeth is known for her pragmatic approach and ability to problem solve and generate solutions for clients. Elizabeth is often described by her clients as “approachable and supportive whilst maintaining professionalism at all times”, as acting with “a high level of professionalism and courtesy”, going “above and beyond for her clients” and providing a “phenomenal service”.
She is a full member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) and a fully accredited member of The Association of Lifetime Lawyers.