Caroline Woodham
Legal Director
Private Client
- Chelmsford
Biography
I am a legal director in the Private Client Team here at Tees, based in our Chelmsford office.
I support individuals, families and business owners through a wide range of legal issues with my primary areas of expertise being:
- Estate planning
- Inheritance Tax advice
- Will preparation
- Estate administration
- Creation and Administration of Trusts
- Lasting Powers of Attorney
I work closely with my clients to understand their priorities and provide tailored, practical advice. I look to keep communication clear and straightforward, making a challenging legal landscape easier to navigate and ensuring my clients can make well informed decisions that suit their needs and preferences.
I am a full member of STEP (the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners) and draw on the expertise gained through this professional membership in my day-to-day practice.
Expertise
I have used Tees Law for more than 20 years. A both friendly and professional team of lawyers and trustworthy and easy to deal with. "Old school" with the modern approach.
Awards and accreditations
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