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High Net Worth Guide 2022

Ranked in 1 Practice Areas
Private Wealth Law
2 Years Ranked

About

Provided by Lorraine Wilson

High Net Worth

Practice Areas

Lorraine advises on a broad range of private client issues relating to estate planning, trusts, probate and estate administration and Lasting Powers of Attorney.

Lorraine deals with the administration of complex taxable estates, including those with cross-jurisdictional elements. Lorraine has extensive experience in applying for Probate and Letters of Administration, including complex applications for special Grants of Representation.

Lorraine specialises in establishing and administering Trusts, advising trustees on their legal and tax obligations.

Career

Lorraine trained at a regional firm before moving to Weightmans in 2018.

Lorraine was awarded the STEP Worldwide Excellence Award in 2022 and 2021, an achievement awarded to the highest scoring graduate across the STEP diploma in England in Wales.

Professional Memberships

Lorraine is a member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) and is a full accredited member of Solicitors for the Elderly. Lorraine is also a member of the Law Society Private Client Section.

Languages Spoken

English

Expert in these Jurisdictions

England & Wales

Awards

STEP Excellence Award winner 2022 STEP Excellence Award winner 2021

STEP

2022

STEP Excellence Award winner 2021

STEP

2021

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Lorraine Wilson advises clients on wills, trusts, powers of attorney and probate. One source notes that "she is extremely knowledgeable, methodical and consistent in her approach and we have benefited greatly from her hard work."

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