Gemma Hughes

About

Gemma is the Partner and Head of the Private Client Team. Her practice focuses on Estate Administration, the preparation of Wills, Trust Administration and Court of Protection work.

Her wealth of technical knowledge and practical experience ensure that her clients are given the best possible advice and service.

Gemma’s particular expertise is in the administration of both simple and complex estates, including post-death inheritance tax savings.

She is a full member of Association of Lifetime Lawyers and is trained to provide advice to older or vulnerable clients in a way that puts them at ease when considering their sometimes complex and life changing issues.

She advises on and prepares client-focussed Wills, often including trusts for vulnerable beneficiaries, life interest trusts and nil rate band discretionary trusts. In addition, Gemma advises on Lasting Powers of Attorney and Court of Protection Deputyship applications.

Clients recommend Gemma for her exceptional service, clarity in handling complex issues, and dedication to achieving the best results. Her combination of technical proficiency and compassionate care makes her a trusted advisor in her field.

Professional qualifications and memberships

• Solicitor, England and Wales
• Full Member of Association of Lifetime Lawyers
• Associate Member of the Society of Trust & Estate Practitioners (STEP)

Recent work

• Successfully obtaining consent from HMRC for a late application to claim the Transferable Nil Rate Band;
• Successfully saving beneficiaries over £100,000 in tax by applying reliefs and tax efficient documents to their affairs;
• Wills and powers of attorney and also declarations of trust where one party contributions an equal amount to another to the purchase of a property and wants everyone’s interests to be protected

Achievements