Miriam Spero Head of Private Client Department

Miriam specialises in:

• drafting wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs), deeds of variation and trusts
• advising on bereavement and applying for probate and letters of administration
• tax planning including advising on gifting, setting up trusts and deeds of variation
• applications to the Court of Protection
• advising multiple generations of families to ensure family members are protected and wealth ringfenced
• working with our corporate team to advise business owners on protecting themselves and their businesses if they were to lose capacity or die.

Miriam prides herself in supporting her clients at vulnerable times, bringing humour and warmth to her client interactions, and she firmly believes her clients must fully understand their jargon free documents.

Miriam has a wide range of clients from all backgrounds, which leads to a breadth of experience and knowledge. Given the nature of her work, Miriam knows her connection with her client does not end when the matter is finished and she enjoys establishing long terms relationships over a coffee.

Miriam is a full member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners, Solicitors for the Elderly and the Law Society Private Client Section and she holds a STEP Advance Certificate in Advising Vulnerable Clients. She is the co-author of the Routledge published Succession, Wills and Probate.

Out of the office, Miriam is an avid theatregoer and is a member of the British Museum, V&A and National Gallery. She attends a whisky club and keeps bees and when her lemon tree is ready, she will be making hot toddies with her own honey, lemon and whisky.

Expertise

• Private client Solicitors