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Bryan Dean
Consultant
Private Client
With some 35 years’ experience, Bryan ensures that his clients are given the benefit of his knowledge as well as the best advice. Bryan has many clients that return time and again. Bryan’s particular expertise is in the administration of both simple and complex estates, high value and intestate estates, and, where possible, ensuring inheritance tax savings.
He advises on and drafts wills (mirror wills, life interest wills and discretionary trust wills), inheritance tax planning, powers of attorney, deputyship applications and other Court of Protection applications.
Bryan qualified as a solicitor in 1985.
Work highlights
Inheritance tax saving
Creating a £100k saving on Inheritance Tax on an estate valued at £1million+ by submitting a Deed of Variation to HMRC.
Utilising capital gains tax allowance
Preparing deeds to provide children of the deceased with the benefit of two annual CGT allowances upon sale of a property following the death of a parent.
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A regular review of your Will and wider estate planning doesn't have to be complicated. With the right professional advice, you can be confident your plans still provide peace of mind for the future.
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DMH Stallard has been recognised as a Leading Firm in the Chambers High Net Worth Guide 2026, reinforcing its position as one of the UK's leading advisers to high-net-worth individuals, families and charities.
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