Tom is a Senior Associate solicitor in the firm's Private Client team, having qualified with the firm in 2019. Tom provides advice in connection with all aspects of Private Client work and is a named lawyer in Legal 500.
Specialises in:
Expertise
- Tom advises individuals and families on a broad range of private client services, including the preparation of wills, estate administration, inheritance tax planning, and the establishment and management of trusts. His work also involves drafting and registering Lasting Powers of Attorney and assisting clients with lifetime gifting and succession planning to help preserve and transfer wealth effectively.
- Tom regularly acts in the administration of estates, including high-net-worth estates, and provides guidance on probate matters and post-death variations.
- Tom is a full member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) having qualified with Distinction.
- Tom is a named lawyer in the Legal 500 and was a finalist in LawNet's 30 under 30 Rising Star award.
Key experience
- Advising on and drafting complex Wills
- Advising clients in relation to Inheritance Tax Planning.
- Preparing Lasting Powers of Attorney and General Powers of Attorney
- Registering Lasting Powers of Attorney and Enduring Powers of Attorney with the Office of the Public Guardian
- Advising clients on lifetime gifts
- Advising on the Administration of Estates, including High Net Worth Estates
- Advising on the preparation of statements under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975
- Advising on applications for resealed Grants
- Advising on Post-Death Variations
- Advising on and preparing Trusts, together with the administration of ongoing trusts
- Registering Trusts with HMRC’s Trust Registration Service
Date of qualification
Tom qualified as a solicitor in 2019.
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“Instructed Hay & Kilner to do Wills, LPAs and Tenancy severance as we are already using them for our parents’ estate. The process was very smooth and we were given a first class service. All the staff were very friendly, professional and a pleasure to work with. I must give a special mention to Tom Bridge whose knowledge, help and advice was outstanding. He really is a huge asset to your company and we will continue to use Tom when needed.
“Thanks to Tom's friendly approach and expert professionalism, the drawing up of our Wills and LPAs was an actual pleasure.
“Tom listened to what I wanted, was happy to make amendments to wording based on my needs and opinions but make sure everything was right legally. I was kept up-to-date the entire time and Tom was very friendly and down-to-Earth.
“Hay & Kilner have provided excellent service during a very complicated probate resolution. I could not have asked for a better team, led by Tom Bridge.
“So grateful to our friend for recommending Tom Bridge to us. As well as being very knowledgeable and professional, Tom was friendly and approachable. Wills can be very complicated but Tom explained everything to us in "plain English" which was much easier to understand. We wouldn't hesitate in recommending Tom to other friends.
“Friendly and direct contact with Tom. Would recommend and would use again.
Professional memberships & accolades
Legal 500
Dementia friends
STEP
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