Marian Clift

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Marian is a highly experienced Private Client Solicitor with over 22 years’ post-qualification experience specialising in Wills, Probate, Trusts and Tax. Having worked within high street, regional and specialist practices, as well as in consultant and locum roles, she has developed extensive experience managing both complex and high-volume Private Client matters.

Marian advises clients across all aspects of Private Client law, including Wills, estate administration, Probate applications, Trusts, Inheritance Tax and post-death planning. She manages matters from initial instruction through to completion, with particular experience in complex estates, trust administration, estate accounts and tax-related issues.

Her areas of expertise include:

• Wills, Codicils and estate planning.
• Probate and estate administration.
• Applications for Grants of Probate and Letters of Administration.
• Intestacy matters and statutory trusts.
• Inheritance Tax planning and IHT returns.
• Trust creation, administration and termination.
• Discretionary, Life Interest and Will Trusts.
• Deeds of Variation and Deeds of Appointment.
• Estate accounts and complex or longstanding estates.
• Capital Gains Tax and Trust and Estate tax matters.
• Lasting and Enduring Powers of Attorney.
• Court of Protection applications.
• Matters involving overseas assets and the resealing of overseas Grants.

Throughout her career, Marian has also held senior and supervisory responsibilities, including heading Private Client departments and managing substantial caseloads independently. She has particular experience in resolving complex and unusual matters, including longstanding estates and trusts, overseas assets, non-domiciled estates and matters involving detailed tax and estate accounting.

Known for her extensive experience, attention to detail and practical approach, Marian is committed to providing clear, considered advice and a professional, client-focused service. She understands that Private Client matters often arise at significant and difficult times in a client's life and aims to make the process as straightforward as possible through clear communication and efficient case management.

Whether you require assistance with a Will, Probate, estate administration, Trusts or a more complex Private Client matter, Marian provides reliable and experienced legal guidance tailored to each client's individual circumstances.