Adrian Bell
Consultant
Private Client
Adrian started his legal career in 1978 at Woolley, Bevis and Diplock and worked there for eight years. During this time he qualified as a Legal Executive.
He joined Griffith Smith in 1986, qualifying in 1990. He obtained additional qualifications during the mid 1990s in financial planning and portfolio management which give him a good oversight into financial matters for individuals and trusts.
Adrian joined DMH Stallard in 2022.
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From 6 April 2027, the total value of an estate will include unused pension funds and pension death benefits, increasing the total estate value for IHT purposes.
12/05/2026
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Unlike a bequest in a Will, a deathbed gift does not require the same formalities. This flexibility can make them appealing - but it also makes them legally precarious.
10/03/2026
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When someone dies, their executors must navigate not only traditional estate administration but the complex world of digital assets.
09/03/2026
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Probate is the commonly used word for the process of dealing with the affairs of someone after they die and winding up their estate.
19/01/2026