Elizabeth Sparks
Legal DirectorElizabeth is a Legal Director in the Private Client team and advises in relation to a varied range of private client matters, including succession planning, the preparation of wills and the administration of deceased persons’ estates.
Elizabeth is a Legal Director in our Asset Protection team, advising on tax-efficient succession planning, Wills, Powers of Attorney, and the administration of estates. She regularly supports clients and advisers with strategies to preserve and transfer wealth, including the use of trusts and planning for inheritance tax.
She has particular expertise in the law relating to adults with incapacity, often working alongside our Later Life team to ensure continuity of care and legal protection. Her collaborative approach and technical insight make her a valued resource for families and professionals navigating complex personal and financial arrangements.
She is a Notary Public registered with the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, a full member of the Society of Trust & Estate Practitioners (STEP)—a globally recognised body for professionals in inheritance and succession planning—and an Accredited Member of The Association of Lifetime Lawyers.
She also tutors on the Private Client course within the Diploma in Professional Legal Practice at the University of Edinburgh, contributing to the development of future legal professionals in the field.
Areas of Expertise
Inheritance Tax
Executries
Caring for the Elderly
Wills
Trusts
Tax
Power of Attorney
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