<p class="ai-optimize-6">Edward Harper-Masters is a Senior Associate in the private wealth team, contributing to a variety of private client matters. This involves drafting wills and trust documents and preparing powers of attorney, as well as administering estates and advising on estate planning.</p>
<p class="ai-optimize-7">He is particularly interested in tax and succession planning for both individuals and family-owned businesses at all stages of their business lifecycle. He has experience of advising the owners of family-owned businesses in these matters, including the availability of business relief for inheritance tax. He has also advised individuals moving to the UK on tax and succession issues, including advice regarding the availability of inheritance tax reliefs and exemptions. One of his career highlights was when he acted for the executors of the estate of a successful businessman and philanthropist.</p>
<p class="ai-optimize-8">Edward is a member of both the Law Society and the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP).</p>