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Edward Vidnes

Edward Vidnes

High Net Worth 2026

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RWK Goodman
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Ranked in 1 practice area

Private Wealth Law

Somerset

6 years ranked

About

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High Net Worth

Practice Areas

Edward is a partner in our Private Client team. He joined RWK Goodman in September 2013 and specialises in Wills, estate planning and Lasting Powers of Attorney as well as elderly and incapacity issues such as Deputyships and Personal Injury Trust matters.

Edward previously worked for 10 years at Bath firm, Burningham & Brown, dealing with all aspects of private client law, from the drafting of Wills, the administration of estates, Lasting Powers of Attorney and Deputyship applications.

Edward’s skills and experience include:

all aspects of Will drafting

estate planning and administration (including lifetime gifts and inheritance issues)

varying the distribution of an estate

applications for probate, including both Grant of Probate and Letters of Administration

Inheritance Tax Reliefs

advising of appropriate Powers of Attorney including Lasting Powers of Attorney

Court of Protection

Deputyship applications and management

Professional Memberships

Edward is a student member of STEP (Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners) having gained a distinction in STEP’s Advanced Certificate in Will Preparation.

Solicitors for the Elderly

Chambers Review

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Chambers High Net Worth

Private Wealth Law - Somerset

Band 1
Individual Editorial

Edward Vidnes leads the private client department in Bath. He is experienced in wills and estate administration, in LPAs and in trust matters with capacity implications. Vidnes is particularly commended for his legal expertise and strong communication skills.

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Strengths

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  • Edward Vidnes is an outstanding lawyer who truly understands the needs of his clients. He is sympathetic, attentive to detail, well organised and has a good sense of humour.

    Private Wealth LawChambers High Net Worth

  • Edward is very knowledgeable and personable. He thinks proactively, not merely dealing with what you bring to him but also flagging other ideas.

    Private Wealth LawChambers High Net Worth

  • In my experience of working with Edward Vidnes, I've only seen the highest levels of sophistication in his work. His approach with customers is personable and comforting, and he has delivered exceptional outcomes in good timescales.

    Private Wealth LawChambers High Net Worth

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Somerset

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Swindon and surrounds

Thames Valley

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