Jade Paine

Senior Associate

Private Client

Jade advises on a broad spectrum of Private Client matters relating to wills, Powers of Attorney, trusts and tax planning. Her particular expertise is in handling complex probates and estate administration matters which are legally or practically challenging.

Jade qualified as a Solicitor in June 2015 and whilst initially practicing contentious probate matters, she now specialises in all matters relating to Private Client work. She acts for a very broad spectrum of clients in terms of age range and their needs at all stages of life.

Jade’s previous litigation experience has meant that she is recognised both within the firm and externally for her ability to assist and advise in connection with complex estate matters including where there are trusts, disputes or complicated tax considerations such as claiming Business Property and Agricultural Property relief.

Work highlights

DEED OF VARIATION

Advising a client with regards to a missing will of a relative and how the estate passed. Also advised the same client in connection with a double-death Deed of Variation resulting in inheritance tax savings for the estate of over £75,000


LIFETIME TAX PLANNING

Advising a couple with complex lifetime tax planning matters where they had already set up numerous lifetime trusts and utilised their inheritance tax allowances. Fully advised with regards to capital gains tax considerations as well as multiple issues relating to inheritance tax.


TAX IMPLICATIONS

Advising trustees in connection with an old accumulations and maintenance trust and the changes to the tax treatment of these trusts to the relevant property regime. Advised upon the tax implications of the trust coming to an end and administered the trust to the beneficiaries. Also advised the trustees on their obligations, duties and steps they could take to protect against personal liability.


Recent articles

Media spotlight

DMH Stallard noted as one of the best firms for championing women

legalbusiness.co.uk writes about the number of female professionals ranked in leading legal directory Legal500, with DMH Stallard holding 14 rankings across 20+ departments in the latest edition.

11/03/2024

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Controversy surrounds remote Will witnessing amidst rising inheritance disputes

The once lawful practice of remotely witnessing Wills is to be removed due to a surge in contentious inheritance disputes

20/02/2024

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£5,000 fine if you’re in hot water with HMRC and don’t even know it?

Three common scenarios that require registration with the Trust Registration Service (TRS) established by HMRC that you may have missed.

08/02/2024

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Tax change has a knock-on effect on gifts to charities abroad

Gifts to any charity in the EU or European Economic Area no longer qualify for a relief commonly granted to UK charities

29/01/2024