Personal tax, trusts and probate: Kent, Surrey, Sussex

Cripps

The team at Cripps is praised for going ‘above and beyond’ for clients. The Tunbridge Wells-based practice acts for a range of clients, including national and international business owners, directors, and agricultural and estate owners, and is recognised for its trust and estate administration, accounting and tax compliance experience. Kate Arnold leads the team and has significant expertise advising on succession and tax planning. Paul Fairbairn specialises in advising both domestic and international families on UK tax planning, while the ’technically excellent’ Jessica Jamieson advises on wills, trusts, powers of attorney and international probate matters. Clare Savory is recommended ‘wholeheartedly’ for her estate planning advice.

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Testimonials

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‘Jessica Jamieson was technically excellent, & dealt deftly & professionally with inter-personal stresses in my family between family members who are trustees of a family trust.’
‘Great client care. They really go above and beyond, always.’
‘Clare Savory’s understanding, professionalism, and warmth made what could have been an unbearable task bearable. Clare’s work is always first class. She is excellent in every way. Clare goes above and beyond her legal role to provide reassurance. I recommend her wholeheartedly.’
‘Everyone I have dealt with is competent, friendly and caring.’
‘They are easy to deal with and explain all matters in a clear and concise manner.’
‘A quiet competence. Things get done efficiently and easily accommodating clients wishes.’
‘The team is very responsive and contactable and discusses technical matters in plain understandable practical terms.’
‘They are very personable in their professional dealings making it fun to work with and get matters resolved effectively and in a timely manner.’

Work highlights

Advising an ultra-high-net-worth couple on the creation of a charitable foundation and working to establish the appropriate division between family and charity.
Acting as lead legal advisers to a ultra-high-net-worth UK/US family in relation to their trusts and taxation between the UK and US.
Restructuring the ownership of a family business prior to its sale to ensure substantial value could pass tax efficiently to the various branches of the family.