Jessica Beddows

Partner

Jessica is an experienced Private Client solicitor specialising in Wills, Powers of Attorney, Trusts, tax and estate planning.

Jessica assists all manner of clients with estate and tax planning, tax efficient Will structures, lifetime gifts, the creation and use of trusts.This includes considering and advising on all relevant taxes and available reliefs.

Jessica also advises vulnerable clients, their families and/or legal representatives in respect of their financial affairs and any capacity concerns.Jessica has acted in a wide range of Court of Protection matters including applications for Statutory Wills, gifting made by an Attorney/Deputy, the replacement of an incapacitated Trustee.

Areas Of Expertise:

  • Tax and Estate planning, including complex and substantial estates comprising of business and agricultural assets;
  • Tax and succession planning through Wills, Trusts and Deeds of Variation;
  • Validity of Wills; Executor’s and Trustee’s duties and responsibilities;
  • Probate and administration of estates;
  • A wide range of trusts, including discretionary, life interest and specialist trusts for disabled and vulnerable persons;
  • Matters and trusts in connection with the family home.

Membership of Professional Bodies & Organisations:

  • Chair of the Birmingham Law Society Private Client Committee.
  • Jessica holds the STEP Advanced Certificate in Advising Vulnerable Clients and is an Associate member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners.

Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners:

“Jessica Beddows is an experienced, highly competent partner with in-depth knowledge and attentiveness towards clients.”
- Private Wealth Law, Chambers High Net Worth

"Jessica acts with integrity and professionalism and is a delight to work with."
- Chambers and Partners

"Jessica is a heavy hitter intellectually and is very much the go-to person for complex work."
- Chambers and Partners

"Jessica is an approachable and knowledge professional who provides stellar client services."
- Chambers and Partners

"Jessica Beddows is extremely competent and technically extremely capable and knowledgeable within the world of estate planning."
- Legal 500, 2025