Private Client Services
Phone
0131 656 5552
Address
Caledonian Exchange 19A Canning Street Edinburgh EH3 8HE
Lesley is an Associate in our Private Client team, based in Edinburgh with many years of experience. She deals with a wide variety of Private Client matters, including the administration of executries and trusts, and the drafting of Wills and Powers of Attorney. Lesley also regularly advises on succession planning and Inheritance Tax.
Lesley studied at Aberdeen University for both the Scots Law LLB and the Diploma in Legal Practice.
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Caitlin Connolly highlights the importance of a power of attorney to avoid costly court battles, as seen in a recent Scottish court case
news 3 December 2024
A PoA should be put in place sooner rather than later - it’s time to change the perception that they are only for the elderly
insights 27 November 2024
Yes, if you want the people you hope and expect to inherit from your estate to receive the assets you wish them to have
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Kirsty Preston highlights the biggest change to Inheritance Tax rules and explains the key takeaways from the Chancellor’s Autumn Budget
news 30 October 2024
When drafting Wills and Powers of Attorney in Scotland it involves unique legal requirements compared to those in England and Wales
news 28 October 2024
Wills and succession disputes are not uncommon but a recent case reveals how far some people may go to ensure they inherit