Sally Smith

Partner

Having worked in Private Client Practice since 1997, Sally is ideally placed to advise on Probate, Wills and Trusts, with particular expertise in: inheritance tax and capital gains tax planning; working with a wide range of clients including farmers, landed estates and business owners; she also specialises in advising older and vulnerable clients in relation to Lasting Powers of Attorney and Court of Protection matters.

Areas of Expertise:

Sally has wide experience including:

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; and matters and trusts in connection with the family home.

Membership of Professional Bodies & Organisations:

The Law Society

Full member of Society of Trusts and Estates

Testimonials:

"mfg were straight and effective. My wife and I needed to prepare wills and did so over a period of almost three years punctuated by the COVID pandemic. Sally, our solicitor, was exceptionally painstaking and ensured two Wills were made that suited us entirely. She charged exactly as initially quoted."

We thank you and your wonderful staff for a very professional and friendly job well done."

"Very, very professional and always clear, concise and straight."

‘The service I received from all the staff I came into contact with at the the Ludlow Branch was exemplary.  Sally’s knowledge was outstanding … and a great asset to the company.  I will definitely use your company again and will recommend you to anyone who needs legal advice.’

‘Sally, I can’t thank you enough for all that you’ve done for us.  You’ve been friendly and professional while giving us confidence that everything was being dealt with, allowing us to come to terms with the loss of our dad’

‘Dear Sally, just a brief note to thank you for your kind attention over the last ten months.  I very much appreciated your sensitivity and good advice.’

"I used the services of Lucy and Sally at mfg in Ludlow recently to sort out a property issue. Both were very helpful and kept me informed by email and phone throughout the process. Would definitely recommend."

"Sally dealt with me very professionally during a very very difficult period of my life. I was pleased to have a personal recommendation for Sally and mfg Solicitors."

"Heartfelt thanks for all your hard work and effort. A wonderful result."

"Excellent, friendly and clear advice given by Sally, would highly recommend mfg to anyone looking to get their finances and assets in order."

"Efficient service including a productive meeting with Solicitor. Kept well informed at all stages. Bill as expected."

"Helpful and clear explanation when we went in to sign Trust documents."

"A first-class Solicitors."

"Sally and her assistant made the experience of updating my will very straightforward. I would recommend their services to anyone looking to make these important arrangements."