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Samantha Neagle

Samantha Neagle

Partner

Bristol
Samantha specialises in the administration of deceased estates with a particular focus on the complex estates of high net worth individuals often involving intellectual property, business and foreign assets.
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Testamentary capacity explained

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Our solicitors explain testamentary capacity and how it can affect the validity of a Will. Call 0800 652 8025 today to speak to a Wills specialist. Offices in Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, London, Manchester, Southampton & Taunton.

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Executors: why you should advertise for creditors

Wills & probate
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We explain why advertising for creditors can help protect executors from personal liability to the deceased’s debt. For advice, call 0800 652 8025. Free initial consultation. Award winning national firm based in Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, London, Manchester, Southampton & Taunton.

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Esther Woolford

Partner, Agriculture Sector Head & Solicitor Advocate

Taunton
Esther specialises in agricultural and property litigation, contentious Wills, trusts and probate and commercial disputes
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How the death of a shareholder affects business succession planning

Corporate and commercial law
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The death of a shareholder in a private limited company has the potential to disrupt the running of the business, to create uncertainty and to raise concerns for the remaining shareholders and directors.

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When divorce gets complicated

Family law
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Ten reasons why divorce gets complicated and why having the right legal advice helps achieve a positive outcome.

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Acting as an executor: how to protect yourself from personal liability

Court of Protection
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Executors of a Will, or administrators of an intestate estate have a number of different duties to discharge when administering an estate.

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Carol Hawking - Private Client Consultant - Clarke Willmott Bristol

Carol Hawking (previously Cummins)

Consultant

Bristol
Carol enjoys long term relationships with her clients and likes to get to know the families well so that she can help them at each key step in life with a focus on protecting the family wealth from erosion by tax and outside claims so it remains in the family for future generations.
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Intestacy and unexpected Inheritance tax bills

Wills & probate
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Our inheritance tax specialists examine the inheritance tax bills some families may face if their loved one died without a Will. Contact an IHT solicitor on 0800 652 8025 for a free initial consultation. Offices in Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, London, Manchester, Southampton & Taunton.

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Bank loans for your care homes

Healthcare
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Banks require a lot of information before they lend. You can help speed up the process by assembling information and checking public registers are up to date.

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Key Corporate Trends for 2025

Corporate and commercial law
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As we enter 2025, the pace of change in the world of business and politics continues to quicken amid market turbulence and sluggish growth in the UK, a new and returning President in the US and a raft of other challenges both at home and abroad.

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