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Provided by William Harper
Inheritance tax planning and probate
Recommended by The Legal 500 and ranked in Chambers and Partners’ High Net Worth Guide for ‘Private Wealth Law (Derby & surrounds)’, William Harper delivers practical and tailored advice to a wide range of individuals, assisting them with planning for their later life.
Situations are extremely varied, including people and families with significant wealth, through to those with complicated and sensitive circumstances.
He also advises on the administration of estates and trusts, often involving business property and agricultural property relief claims.
William frequently advises individuals with large or complex estates and circumstances, including administering estates of business owners where there are crossovers between personal and business assets, administering insolvent estates, assisting with business and agricultural property relief claims to minimise inheritance tax exposure and setting up charitable trusts.
William is a member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP), which is international recognition of his knowledge and experience of helping families plan for their futures.
He is also a member of Solicitors for the Elderly, specialising in older client care and wellbeing.
William volunteers as a Dementia Friends Champion and regularly hosts information sessions to educate communities on how they can help to make a difference.
He completed his Bachelor of Laws at the University of Sheffield and his Legal Practice Course at Nottingham Law School.
Provided by Chambers
William Harper is a partner in the wills, probate, tax and trusts department. He advises private individuals on matters relating to estate administration, Inheritance Tax planning, business and personal asset management, and trusts.
Provided by Chambers
William Harper is prompt, courteous and patient. He explains things clearly and answers questions thoughtfully.
William Harper is helpful, clear and very personable.
William Harper has excellent knowledge and he is very personable.
William is always professional, pleasant and patient.
William Harper is prompt, courteous and patient. He explains things clearly and answers questions thoughtfully.
William Harper is helpful, clear and very personable.
William Harper has excellent knowledge and he is very personable.
William is always professional, pleasant and patient.