Henry Anstey LLB

Director and Head of Wills, Trusts and Probate Team

Email: henry.anstey@hcsolicitors.co.uk

Henry is a Director of the firm and specialises in Wills, Trusts, Probate and Care for the Elderly. He also specialises in tax planning and has considerable experience in helping clients to plan for the future.

Henry gained an LLB at Guildhall University in London. He then attended the College of Law in London and qualified as a solicitor in 1992. Henry is a member of the Society of Trusts and Estate Practitioners, a member of the Law Society Probate Section and a member of Solicitors for the Elderly.

Specifically, Henry can advise you on: 

• Preparing a Will - helping you to draw up a Will and consider the tax implications of how you leave your property. 
• Drawing up a Lasting Power of Attorney - preparing for the future by drawing up an LPA to ensure that your property and your welfare are managed as you wish if you become incapable of doing so yourself. 
• Administering an Estate when Someone has Died - carrying out the paperwork and applying for Probate or Letters of Administration. 
• Care Home Fees - planning for the possible impact of care home fees in the future by developing strategies to fund such care which minimise the impact on your assets. 
• Tax Planning - helping you to reduce the amount of tax due on your death.

Paddy Appleton LLB

Associate Director

Email: paddy.appleton@hcsolicitors.co.uk

Paddy is a solicitor specialising in Wills, Trust and Probate. He also specialises in tax planning and has considerable expertise in helping clients plan for the future.

Paddy gained an LLB at Leeds University before attending Chester College of Law.  He qualified as a solicitor in 1985.   Paddy is a member of the Law Society Probate section and a past President of the Peterborough and District Law Society. 

Specifically, Paddy can advise you on:

• Preparing a Will - helping you to draw up a Will and consider the tax implications of how you leave your property.
• Drawing up a Lasting Power of Attorney - preparing for the future by drawing up an LPA to ensure that your property and your welfare are managed as you wish if you become incapable of doing so yourself.
• Administering an estate when someone has died - carrying out the paperwork and applying for Probate or Letters of Administration.
• Care Home Fees - planning for the possible impact of care home fees in the future by developing strategies to fund such care which minimise the impact on your assets.
• Lifetime Tax Planning - helping you to reduce the amount of tax you pay in your lifetime and on death by the use of appropriate financial planning and trusts.

Robina Pighills BA TEP

Associate

Email: robina.pighills@hcsolicitors.co.uk

Robina is an Associate who specialises in Wills, Probate, Trusts, Receivership, Elderly Client services and Charity work.  She can work with you to help you plan for you and your family's future - advising on the mitigation of Inheritance Tax and Capital Gains Tax.  Robina has particular expertise in wealth preservation using trusts and in working with charities.

Robina is a member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) and the Charity Law Association.  She is also Treasurer of the East Anglian branch of solicitors for the Elderly and a member of the Law Society Probate section.

Specifically, Robina can advise you if:

• You are planning for the future and would like advice on managing your assets to avoid unnecesary tax.
• You want help in drawing up a Will to ensure that your wishes are carried out after your death.
• As a charity, you need assistance in setting up your charity and ensuring that you comply with law.
• As a charity, you need ongoing legal advice in the management of your charity.

Stephen West LLB

Solicitor

Email: stephen.west@hcsolicitors.co.uk

Stephen is a solicitor specialising in Wills, Trusts, Probate and Tax Planning.

Prior to becoming a solicitor, Stephen worked for a well-known bank advising clients on taxation and estate planning issues.  This experience is invaluable in his work with hc solicitors.

Specifically, Stephen can advise you if:

• You would like advice on how to avoid losing your assets to pay for care home fees in the future.
• You would like to draw up a Will to ensure that your wishes are carried out after death.
• You want to be prepared by drawing up a Lasting Power of Attorney to ensure that your affairs are managed as you wish if you become no longer capable of managing them yourself.
• You are planning for the future and would like help in managing your assets to avoid unnecessary tax.
• You are a trustee and require help in managing your trust's tax including tax returns and tax planning.

Jenny Newell ILEX

Legal Executive

Email: jenny.newell@hcsolicitors.co.uk

Jenny qualified as a Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives in October 2006.

She works within the Wills, Trusts and Probate department assisting clients in the preparation of Wills and other legal documents.  Jenny is experienced in providing advice on the managment of Estates including tax planning.

Specifically, Jenny can advise you if:

• You would like to draw up a Will to ensure that your wishes are carried out after your death.
• You want to be prepared by drawing up a Lasting Power of Attorney to ensure that your affairs are managed as you wish if you become no longer capable of managing them yourself.
• You are planning for the future and would like help in managing your assets to avoid unnecessary tax.