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Senior Associate Solicitor
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Paul Caslin is a highly accomplished Senior Associate Solicitor within our Wills, Trusts & Tax team. Who provides specialist advice on non-contentious matters.
Paul qualified as a solicitor in 2016 at Wirral-based law firm, Jackson Lees LLP. In October 2018, he joined Aaron & Partners and quickly became an integral part of the Wills, Trusts & Tax team.
Paul's area of expertise lies in non-contentious aspects of Wills, Trusts, and Tax, with a specific focus on Court of Protection matters, having gained valuable experience working for the Court Service, giving him unique insights into the legal system and an in-depth understanding of this complex type of work.
He is well-versed in dealing with the Office of Public Guardian (OPG) and the Court of Protection. Paul excels in handling a wide range of applications to the OPG and CoP, providing specialist guidance on sensitive matters such as the removal of incapacitated trustees, authorizing statutory dispositions, and addressing investigations into a Deputy or Attorney's conduct.
Paul has garnered a highly respected reputation for his client-centric approach. He provides comprehensive tax planning to high net worth individuals, ensuring their personal affairs are in order during their lifetime and beyond. He crafts bespoke Wills, Trusts, Lasting Powers of Attorney, and Advance Directives to achieve his clients' objectives, including asset protection, inheritance tax (IHT) mitigation, and safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries.
In addition to working with individuals and families, Paul’s expertise extend into charities and trusts. He supports Executors and Administrators in obtaining Grants of Probate or Letters of Administration, dealing with IHT400 Returns, and handling IHT reliefs and exemptions. Furthermore, he provides guidance to Personal Representatives and Trustees on administering Estates and various Trusts, considering complex cross-border elements and tax-efficient strategies.
Paul thrives under pressure and enjoys untangling complex cases to find the best solutions for his clients. Building strong relationships with clients is at the core of his practice, as he actively listens and understands their concerns to align his strategies with their goals.
Paul's dedication to professional development is evident through his membership in the Society for Trusts and Estate Practitioners (STEP) and Solicitors for the Elderly (SFE). He holds STEP Diplomas in the Administration of Trusts & Estates and Advanced Will Preparation, showcasing his specialised knowledge in these areas.
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Testimonials
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‘Paul Caslin is incredible at what he does. He has a real knowledge of the area in which he advises and has a very personable approach.’
‘A very friendly team and extremely professional. There is obviously great collaboration amongst the team and jobs are dealt with quickly.’
‘Clive Pointon is a true professional and charming individual. James Wallace is a highly personable and markedly skilful professional. Rowena Ridgway is a joy to deal with and her subject knowledge is superb.’
‘The company were very knowledgeable about dealing with difficult Wills and generally very effective. Most recently, I was particularly impressed by the work of Paul Caslin and feel that had he been involved from the beginning we would have moved things along much quicker.’
‘Knowledgeable, considerate, respectful and follow up on the things they say they are going to do. Every time I've had contact with them they have been extremely professional and they have an excellent human touch. This means it has the ability to communicate effectively and clearly.’
‘Key dealings with Paul Caslin, who has been fantastic throughout. Clear, considerate, respectful and extremely knowledgeable and professional. I have no hesitation at all in strongly recommending him to anyone in need of personal tax, trusts and probate services.’
‘The team worked well together. The work that is undertaken is carried out quickly and efficiently, and professionally. They use technology to gain results, but always are willing to listen and talk on an individual basis.’
‘The individuals that I am involved with are professional, patient, willing to explain all matters when necessary, and complete the necessary tasks with speed. The individual I would mention would be Clive Pointon, a partner. He is a professional and has excellent personnel skills as well, highly experienced.’