Charlotte Spendley
I am an Associate in the charities and personal tax and succession team at Cripps LLP, based in London and Tunbridge Wells.
Having qualified through the solicitor apprenticeship route, I have gained considerable experience working across several practice areas with a particular focus on private client work. This has enabled me to develop a well-rounded foundation of legal knowledge and build strong relationships across multiple sectors.
I advise high-net-worth individuals, families, executors and trustees on estate planning, tax and succession matters including Wills, trusts and complex estate administrations.
I also advise charities on their establishment and ongoing governance and support individuals embarking on their philanthropic journey.
I take a careful, empathetic and solution-focused approach, helping clients navigate sensitive or complex circumstances.
Areas of expertise:
Personal tax and succession
- Probate and Estate Administration
- Estate (succession) planning advice
- Inheritance tax planning advice
- Preparation of Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney
- Trust creation and ongoing administration
Charity Law
- Creation of charitable entities
- Charity governance
- Charity mergers
- Charity commission enquiries
- Trustee duties