Senior Associate, Private Client
Hannah Forster
Wills, trusts, probate and succession
Hannah helps people plan ahead and supports families after someone has died. Her work covers wills, lasting powers of attorney, trusts and the administration of estates, including applying for the grant of probate.
She also works with business owners on how their interest in a business will pass on, making sure their personal planning and the business’s own arrangements fit together.
Areas of expertise
- Wills and will reviews
- Lasting powers of attorney
- Probate and estate administration
- Trusts for family members
- Inheritance tax planning considerations
- Succession planning for business owners
Working with Hannah
Hannah takes time to understand each family’s circumstances, because good planning depends on the detail. She explains the options without jargon and is patient with questions, especially when clients are dealing with a bereavement. She keeps executors and families informed as an estate progresses, so they always know what has been done and what comes next.
Hannah sings with a community choir in Newcastle and enjoys long walks in the Cheviots.
Related services
- 01Wills, trusts and probateWills, lasting powers of attorney, trusts and estate administration, handled with patience and careful attention to detail.
- 02Business succession planningJoined-up planning for business owners on exits, handovers, shareholder protection and personal estate arrangements, in good time.
Articles by Hannah
When should you update your will?
A will reflects your life at the moment you sign it, and life rarely stands still. This guide explains the events that usually mean a review is due, including one that can cancel a will altogether.
What happens during probate?
Probate is the legal and practical process of dealing with someone’s estate after they die. This guide sets out the main stages, from finding the will and valuing the estate to obtaining the grant, paying debts and tax, and distributing what is left.
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Tell us briefly what has happened and what you would like to achieve. There is no obligation, and we will be straightforward about whether we are the right people to help.
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A member of the relevant team reviews it, usually within one working day.
A short, no-obligation call
We ask a few questions, explain how we could help and outline the likely next steps.
Clear terms before any work
If you would like to go ahead, we confirm the scope, who will handle it and the costs in writing.