James Pinniger

James is a Consultant within the Private Client team. James qualified as a Solicitor in 1979

James can advise on:

• Wills – advising on and preparing wills for individuals or couples to include mirror wills, life interest or discretionary trust wills                                                             
• Lasting Powers of Attorney – providing advice on drafting and the registration of both types of Lasting Power – Property and Financial, and Health and Welfare
• Advanced Directives – preparation of statements regarding medical treatment decisions
• Estate Administration – undertaking the preparation of all forms required to obtain Probate / Letters of Administration and thereafter the realisation of all the Deceased’s assets, settlement of all debts and administration expenses and the distribution of the Deceased’s net assets
• Estate Planning – providing advice on Inheritance Act planning, including lifetime gifts and Care Home fees
• The Management of Affairs – for vulnerable or incapacitated adults

Did you Know:

Having been admitted as a Solicitor more than 43 years ago James edges towards retirement but not quite yet. For many years he has been active in his local community (particularly Rotary and Churches Together) and now enjoys time with his cocker spaniel Diggory, a wonder dog who after 10 days on a ventilator has made a miraculous recovery from a serious accident in 2022!