Sam is an associate solicitor working in the private client team in the Witney office. Sam qualified in October 2020 with a law firm in Hungerford before joining the team at Bower Bailey in September 2023.
Sam advises clients on estate and trust administration, the preparation of Wills and Powers of Attorney, inheritance planning, and Court of Protection applications. He has experience of dealing with the administration of complex and high net worth estates.
Sam is known for his approachable manner, and prides himself on dealing with often sensitive matters with compassion and care.
Areas of expertise
- Wills
- Tax planning
- Probate and estate administration
- Lasting Powers of Attorney
- Mental capacity issues
- Court of Protection applications
- Trust creation and administration
- Advising executors/attorneys/deputies/trustees in their duties and responsibilities
Recent work
- Acted in the administration of a high net worth estate which included business assets, a rental property portfolio, and foreign assets
- Prepared a Will incorporating a disabled person’s trust
- Prepared Wills for an unmarried couple and advised in respect of Inheritance Tax
- Obtained a Deputyship Order from the Court of Protection granting a power of sale over the protected party’s property in France
Personal interests
Sam loves spending time with his two young children, who keep him very busy! Any time he manages to find outside of family life is dedicated to his love of sport, being a keen fan of cricket, F1, golf, snooker, and American Football. A special place in his heart is reserved for the England test cricket team.
