Scott Vanes Consultant Solicitor

Scott is a qualified Solicitor and, prior to becoming a Setfords Consultant, was a Partner in a Top 50 national law firm. He is a Trusts and Estates Practitioner (TEP) and a full member of the Society of Trusts and Estate Practitioners (STEP).

Areas of expertise

• Wills
• Trusts
• Lasting Powers of Attorney
• Estate Administration
• Wealth Succession Planning
• Tax Planning
• Business Succession Planning

Approach to work and clients

Scott takes a pragmatic and friendly approach to his work, taking the time to understand what matters to his clients and providing clear, tailored advice. He works with individuals, families and business owners to help them put clear, practical plans in place for the future, protecting their families, businesses and assets. He also provides a professional and compassionate service when assisting clients with estate administration following the loss of a loved one.

Career highlights

Scott particularly enjoys helping clients with wealth and succession planning, estate administration and lifetime planning, including managing exposure to capital taxes and setting up and administering trusts. He also works closely with other professional advisers to ensure a joined-up approach to long-term planning.

Outside of work

Outside of work, Scott enjoys spending time with his wife in their local community, walking in the Herefordshire countryside and travelling further afield in their motorhome.