Trusts — What are they and what are they for?
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Overview
Our clients often have complex international estates. We can call on the expertise from other departments of the firm as well as liaise with professional advisers such as accountants, bankers, investment managers and financial advisers to co-ordinate their affairs and provide a comprehensive service.
We have in-depth knowledge that enables us to assist our clients with their lifetime tax planning and estate planning requirements to preserve assets and wealth for their own benefit and for future generations.
Our experience as a firm in the entertainment industry makes us particularly well placed to advise artists, writers, entertainers and other creatives on tax and estate planning issues.
Expertise
Our areas of expertise include the following:
- Tax and succession planning
- Wills
- Lasting powers of attorney
- Administration of estates
- Cross-border requirements
- Literary estates
KEY CONTACT
KEY CONTACTS
Our team strive to understand the needs of our clients to deliver effective and practical solutions.
Oliver Sharp
Associate
Euan Lawson
Partner
Oliver Sharp
Associate
They are very commercial, really understand our business and can apply the law practically in line with our business goals.
Simkins are one of the leading specialist firms in music. They have an excellent team, with deep industry knowledge and a thorough understanding both of their clients’ needs and the specialist areas of law involved.
Simkins is undoubtedly one of the leading music law firms in London. They are regularly in the largest cases for the highest profile clients.
