Trust Corporation

Many people choose to appoint professional executors, either to handle their estates entirely or to share the load with executors from among their family or friends. Our Trust Corporation makes this process easier and more cost effective.

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Alex Taylor

Joint Head of Private Client Team

I work with people from all across the region, including the elderly and retired, business owners, and farmers, using my knowledge and experience to identify get structures in place to protect their estates.

Tom Murphy-Kirkhope

Partner

I deal with all types of people, from elderly couples looking to pass on their favourite crockery when they pass to business owners who are hoping to leave a legacy for future generations.

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Trust Corporation

Clients may choose to appoint a professional attorney in their property and financial lasting powers of attorney.

This often happens if they do not have anyone else to appoint in this role, or where they wish to ensure that a professional is involved in their property and financial decisions, should the lasting power of attorney need to be used In the future.

The Trust Corporation can provide a cost effective and practical option in this situation.

How it helps

By appointing the Trust Corporation as your professional executor or attorney, any one of its directors can act on your behalf without you having to name an individual. They can administer your estate, or act as an attorney under your property and financial lasting powers of attorney. The Trust Corporation can also act as a professional deputy.

This means that we can provide a seamless service and you can be sure of the quality of advice and help available. All directors are partners in the firm and are very experienced in handling wills, LPAs, trusts and estate administration matters.

What it means for you

Appointing the Trust Corporation will give you and your personal executors and attorneys peace of mind by knowing that you have experts on hand to manage the legal formalities and decisions that may need to be taken, in conjunction with them, as appropriate.

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First class service and advice

Emma and her team were brilliant. Nothing was ever too much trouble for them and all answers were in simple, plain to understand language. I wouldn’t hesitate to use them again in the future.

Client testimonial Private Client

Beth and Leanne‘s thorough understanding of the legal intricacies and their strategic approach ensured that we were always well-informed and confident throughout the entire process. They were not only our legal representatives but also our pillars of support during this challenging time. Their compassionate and empathetic nature made us feel heard and valued, and their relentless pursuit of justice on our behalf was truly commendable. Thanks to their hard work and perseverance, we can now move forward with peace of mind and financial security. I wholeheartedly recommend Beth and Leanne to anyone in need of exceptional legal representation. They are truly outstanding professionals who go above and beyond for their clients.

Client testimonial Probate dispute

In all my dealings with Sean, I have found him to be exceptionally accurate, detailed and comprehensive with any advice. He is always clear and concise with his advice which is cogent and convincing. He is invariably extremely courteous and inspires complete confidence. He is also a very personable, enthusiastic, and approachable individual.

In summary, I can wholeheartedly recommend Sean Boucher to deal with all relevant legal issues.

Sean Boucher Private client

Harriet has been extremely professional and we are very happy with the service provided.

Client testimonial Private client

Harriet was excellent in her support and professionalism. If I have any problems or things I am not sure on I feel confident in asking Harriet for her honest and clear advice.

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I am currently instructing Kerri Woodrow in an estate where I am one of the executors. I have known Kerri for many years and know her to have excellent knowledge of the issues involved. In addition, Kerri offers very practical advice and has quickly established an excellent working relationship with my co-executor and myself.

Client testimonial Legal 500 2026

Sally Robinson delivers a good client service and is also pragmatic with a technically strong understanding of the law.

Client testimonial Legal 500 2026

The team at Harrison Clark Rickerby naturally and usually delivers above expectations. Having used HCR for a number of years, delivering above expectations should be a tall order, but it seems to me to happen every time. They are skilled at understanding your questions and exploring the depth of the question and your concerns. The advice is clear, concise and full of depth.

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Tom Murphy-Kirkhope ensures he understands your aims, interprets them, meets to reinforce that both parties are working on the same page and then delivers. He has an able team who supports this process and who ensure support is never far away.

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Claire Pottinger continues to exceed expectations with her knowledge, industry expertise, specialist insights and efficiency. Her diplomacy in a sometimes difficult situation has been exemplary. I don’t know how we would have got through this long and laborious process without her assistance.

Client testimonial Legal 500 2026

Thank you so much for your help with this matter and for being so considerate in maximising time and minimising costs, it’s greatly appreciated. I know these situations can be tricky and ever-evolving from one day to the next, so your thoughtfulness and efforts to keep things efficient really mean a lot.

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Harriet was very helpful, kind, polite, extremely understanding of my wishes, very easy to speak to and therefore my needs and wishes were met.

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