Hannah Gearey
Associate director
Services
Private client and tax
Hannah is an associate director in the private client team and is based in the Guildford office. She advises a wide range of clients based both in the UK and overseas and acts on a broad spectrum of matters including the drafting of wills and tax planning, lasting powers of attorney (LPAs), probate and trusts.
She specialises in the administration of estates which often involves complex matters including unusual assets, intestacies, offshore estates and resealing the Grant of Probate in other jurisdictions. Hannah also advises the trustees of a number of family established charities and offers advice on the establishment and management of these charitable trusts.
The aspect of my work that I find most rewarding is the human side of our practice. I often advise clients when they have lost a loved one and provide them with legal advice and empathy at a time that is emotionally challenging for them.
Hannah joined the firm in 2008 as a trainee solicitor, qualifying in 2010. She was promoted to her current role as associate director in 2020. She is a full member of the Society of Trusts and Estate Practitioners (STEP), the world’s leading organization for private wealth professionals and has been ranked in Chambers High Net Worth and the Legal 500.
Recent work highlights
High value assets
Day to day management
High net worth clients
External recognition
What people are saying
Hannah was professional, considerate, responsive, knowledgeable, empathetic and willing to answer questions and explain elements I didn’t understand.
Hannah offers excellent advice. She is knowledgeable about the subject, very experienced, and a great mentor to junior associates.
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