William Edwards

William advises on UK tax and succession planning and administers substantial estates with assets in a variety of jurisdictions. He enjoys acting as a ‘family’ lawyer for a wide range of families and individuals in London and the home counties’. Expertise includes: Wills: advice leading to, and preparation of, English wills for UK and non-UK domiciled clients Agricultural property: advice in connection with agricultural property ownership and inheritance tax UK tax planning: advice on inheritance tax, capital gains tax and other taxes relevant to UK individuals and trustees International tax planning: advice on residence and domicile International succession planning: advice on succession planning for clients domiciled outside the UK and for UK and foreign clients in relation to assets located in foreign jurisdictions Business assets: advice in connection with the ownership and taxation of businesses or assets used in businesses Probate: administration of UK and international estates and advice to executors Trusts: advice to trustees and to beneficiaries on their rights, powers and duties Family business: tax and succession advice to families and trustees owning family businesses Powers of attorney and Court of Protection: preparation and registration of powers of attorney, advice to attorneys, and advice on applications to the Court of Protection for deputyship, statutory wills and gifts. William speaks French and often assists families with assets in France. · Edwin Coe LLP