Complete the form below to ask us a question or make an enquiry. We’ll get back to you via phone or email as soon as possible.

Partner and Solicitor

Gráinne Staunton

“’Estate administration’ or ‘tax planning’ are not topics that many clients relish. The most crucial aspect of my role is to guide clients through their options as simply and as pragmatically as possible.”

Gráinne is a partner, solicitor, and head of the Vulnerable Clients, Probate and Wills, and Later Life Planning teams. In addition to this leadership role, Gráinne specialises in the administration of complex estates, Wills and estate planning for wealth preservation and asset protection.

Her particular area of expertise lies in succession planning for business and rural estate owners where she works closely with our Parks, Corporate and Commercial and Property teams.

Gráinne also undertakes Court of Protection work including the appointment of Deputies and Statutory Will applications and often advises on the establishment of Personal Injury Trusts to protect compensation received by successful litigants.

Training with Tozers and qualifying in 2008, Gráinne is a member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP), the Court of Protection Practitioners Association and the Agricultural Law Association.

Grainne has also been recognised in the 2023 Legal 500 directory as the leader of the Teir 4 ranked Personal Tax, Trusts and Probate team and "an expert in inheritance tax and succession planning".

 

Ready to make a start?

Get started online

Ready to make a start? Our online system allows you to start your Wills or Probate enquiry anywhere, anytime, with personalised and helpful advice online now.

Start your Will online   Start your Probate online

 

Associations

Solicitor memberships

STEP_Logo_Strap_RGB

 

 

 

AWARDS

Solicitor accolades

Legal500 Recommended Lawyer

Mr B

Your Thoughts

Testimonials

“"I am aware that there were several difficulties encountered when dealing with my father's estate, but would like to thank you Gráinne for the professional way that you have dealt with those difficulties."”

Mr B

Company & Industry

Related Insights

Insights

Probate grants averaging nine weeks to be issued

Posted on 21st December 2021 in Probate & Wills

The latest family court statistics for England and Wales show 58,642 grants of were issued between July and September 2021, with a record number of 82% being made through the new digital application system, compared to only 46% in the same quarter in 2020.

Posted by

Gráinne Staunton

Partner and Solicitor
Insights

Talking to your family about your wishes for the future

Posted on 09th November 2021 in Probate & Wills, Later Life Planning

Nobody likes to think about a time when they are no longer around so talking to loved ones about what you would like to happen after you pass away may seem morbid or unnecessary. However, talking about financial and practical matters can help put your mind at ease and make things much easier for those closest to you when the inevitable comes.

Posted by

Gráinne Staunton

Partner and Solicitor