Susan Black

She advises on succession planning, wealth preservation and incapacity planning, providing clear, practical guidance tailored to each client's personal and financial circumstances.

Susan works with a broad range of clients, including high-net-worth individuals, international families, executors, attorneys, owner-managed businesses and farming partnerships. She advises on wills, powers of attorney, trusts, inheritance tax planning and estate administration, helping clients protect assets, manage family wealth and ensure their affairs are structured effectively for future generations.

She has particular experience in complex succession and estate planning matters, including cross-border estates, domicile and residency issues, and business succession planning. Susan regularly works alongside accountants, financial advisers and overseas legal counsel to coordinate advice across jurisdictions and deliver seamless support for clients with international interests.

Susan also advises on executry administration, guiding families and executors through the legal and practical issues that arise following a death. She understands that these matters are often sensitive and personal, and is known for providing straightforward advice in a clear, reassuring and compassionate manner.

Dual-qualified in Scotland and British Columbia, Canada, Susan brings an international perspective to her work. Her combination of technical expertise, commercial awareness and client-focused approach helps individuals, families and business owners navigate complex planning decisions while protecting what matters most to them.

Susan is also a member of the Law Society of Scotland, the Law Society of British Columbia, and a Full Member (TEP) of the Society for Trust & Estate Practitioners (STEP), which includes the STEP Advanced Certificate in Cross-Border Estates.