Georgina Christou

Practice Areas

Georgina specialises in Private Client law and advises on a broad range of matters, including:

- Lifetime succession and estate planning

- Advice on the mitigation of Inheritance Tax

- Creating and updating Wills

- Administration of estates of all sizes and complexities (commonly known as Probate)

- Creation and administration of trusts (including Declarations of Trust relating to property)

- Preparation and registration of Lasting Powers of Attorney

- Applications to the Court of Protection and other mental capacity issues

Georgina has particular expertise in high-value estate administrations with multiple beneficiaries including charities, and complex intestacy matters involving locating beneficiaries using PIs and DNA tests.

Career

Whilst studying her Law degree, Georgina joined Crane & Staples as an administrator in 2014. The firm quickly recognised Georgina's natural ability and flair for legal work. She undertook her training contract in 2015 and qualified as a Private Client Solicitor in 2017. In October 2020, Georgina was promoted to Associate Solicitor at Crane & Staples.

Professional Memberships

Georgina is a member of the Law Society's Wills and Inheritance Quality Scheme (WIQS). This is the recognised quality mark for legal professionals in drafting wills and dealing with estate administrations.