Christine Wonnacott RWK Goodman

Christine Wonnacott

Associate

Capacity, Care and Court of Protection | Private Client | Wills, Trusts and Estates

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About Christine

Christine has over 20 years experience of helping clients manage their wealth and assets.

Christine is experienced in estate planning and administration as well as dealing with elderly and incapacity issues. She has specialist expertise in the areas of trust and tax law.

Christine has considerable experience of assisting clients with:

  • The creation and administration of trusts, including the associated tax issues
  • Advising clients on the duties and responsibilities of trustees
  • Estate planning and Will drafting
  • Probate and estate administration
  • Issues relating to elderly client needs and mental incapacity.

Memberships

Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP)

Learn more about Christine's areas of specialism

Obtaining probate
If you are named as an executor, obtaining probate will usually be part one of the first things you have to do. We can help to ease this burden at what may be a difficult and emotional time by helping you to get this first stage completed.
Probate and estate administration
As expert probate solicitors, we can help you to understand the many complex layers of being an executor and help you deliver on your responsibilities in a sensitive and financially efficient way.
Trust administration
Trusts are designed to protect assets for yourself or a chosen beneficiary. Our dedicated trust administration team know how to protect and maximise a trust’s potential.
wills trusts and estates
Wills, Trusts and Estates
Your life is full of landmarks. Our compassionate and expert lawyers are here to make sure that you are able to navigate through them all.

"Overall we received thorough and professional advice dealt with a friendly and personal manner."

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