Bethany Giles is an Associate in the Wills, Probate and Estate Planning Team.
Bethany advises individuals and families on planning for the future and administering estates with clarity and care, guiding clients through complex legal processes in a straightforward and reassuring way. She is committed to delivering high-quality, practical advice that protects clients’ interests and reflects their personal priorities.
Wills, Probate and Estate Planning
Bethany provides advice on a range of private client matters including obtaining probate, administering estates, drafting wills, preparing lasting powers of attorney and advising on trusts. She also assists with inheritance tax planning, ensuring arrangements reflect clients’ wishes and comply with the relevant legal requirements.
Bethany’s approach is kind and sympathetic. She enjoys meeting clients, takes time to listen to their needs and circumstances, and provides tailored advice that is both comprehensive and easy to understand. She has also taken part in Dementia Friends training to raise awareness and understanding for people with dementia, and she brings that sensitivity to every client interaction.
Work highlights
- Advising on a will for clients residing in Switzerland and liaising (via the client) with a Swiss lawyer to ensure compliance with both English and Swiss law
- Inheritance tax planning for a high net worth estate valued at £5 million
- Advising on and preparing a bespoke lifetime discretionary trust
- Assisting with resealing an Australian will with the Probate Registry of England and Wales to release English assets
- Advising on options regarding a nil rate band discretionary trust and implementing the chosen option