Lesley Rushton Email & Phone Number

I am a Legal 500 Recommended Lawyer and a Full Accredited Member of the Solicitors for the Elderly. I have recently become Managing Partner of Girlings having previously headed up the Private Client Team from the Canterbury office. I have specialised in matters relating to Wills, Inheritance Tax planning, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Declarations of Trust and estate planning for over 25 years.My experience is wide ranging and includes high net worth estates, estates involving foreign assets and repatriation, estates where a large number of beneficiaries need to be traced (the record stands at over 90) and those containing business assets.I adopt a professional and informative approach whilst ensuring that my clients feel comfortable and at ease in situations that can often be emotional and difficult. I’m also happy to make home or hospital visits for clients who cannot attend the office.I’m listed in the directory of specialist legal professionals for MENCAP and for the National Autistic Society. I also act as an observer for Age UK Herne Bay and give talks to local voluntary and charity organisations about Wills and Powers of Attorney.My Specialisms• Drafting of Wills and Lasting Power of Attorney• Work involving the Court of Protection – Deputy appointments and capacity issues• Declarations of Trust for property matters• Severance of Joint Tenancy and Entry of Restrictions at HM Land Registry• Dealing with probate: Estate administration, Variation of Wills• Advising on Inheritance Tax and Capital Gains Tax planning, tax mitigation and estate planning to include foreign assets• Advice on Trusts• Personal Injury Trust advice and drafting• Lifetime gift planning.If you have any questions then please email me: lesleyrushton@girlings.comIf you are looking for legal advice that is not related to Wills, Estates and Tax Planning then I will be happy to connect you to one of my colleagues at Girlings Solicitors.

Listed skills include Wills, Estate Administration, Lasting Powers Of Attorney, Court Of Protection Work, and 12 others.