Prettys Solicitors LLP‘s Ipswich office houses two of the firm’s notable lawyers in its wills, trusts and estates practice, whose broad offering has seen an increase in work for families regarding mental capacity, care fee funding, inheritance tax, estate planning and the court of protection. Emma Woollard is well versed in advising HNWIs on tax and estate planning, and Fiona Ashmead is particularly strong in inheritance tax advice. Both come with client recommendation.
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  • ‘I think the firm are down to earth and give excellent client care.’

  • ‘Emma Woollard is both pragmatic and efficient.’

  • ‘We admire their ability to present themselves as a real team and function as a team for the benefit of their clients. While smaller than other firms' private client teams, this brings the benefit of clients feeling as if the whole team are helping them rather than just one individual. They build genuine connections with clients and are always willing to take the time to truly understand what is important to a client.’

  • ‘Emma Woollard and Fiona Ashmead do a great job. They reassure clients and help them through the process of making difficult decisions around their wills, POAs and trust planning. They are quick to bring in trusted 3rd parties to further assist their clients where needed.’

  • ‘Very knowledgeable team, someone always knows the answer.’

  • ‘Quick and efficient in their responses.’

Practice head

Emma Woollard

Other key lawyers

Fiona Ashmead