Abigail qualified as a Solicitor in January 2021 and is an Associate in our Wills, Trusts and Estates team based in Birmingham. Abigail is a full member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) after obtaining a distinction in her STEP qualification.
                
Abigail has experience in all elements of Private Client work including:
- Advising individuals and families in relation to their estate planning matters and on how to achieve their aims with a combination of Wills, Trusts and Lasting Powers of Attorney. Abigail prides herself on working collaborative with their financial planners and accountants to achieve a holistic result for her clients.
 
- Acting as Attorney for clients in respect of their Property and Finances and offering them the support they need with managing their finances;
 
- The administration of both taxable and non-taxable estates including complex Grant applications;
 
- Mitigating inheritance tax whilst administering complex estates including the use of transferable residence nil rate band, downsizing allowances, business property relief and quick succession relief;
 
- Acting on behalf of Local Authorities in administering estates as Creditors to enable them to recover unpaid care fees;
 
- Advising on, creating and administering Vulnerable Beneficiary Trusts for clients who require assistance in management of their compensation payments, financial settlement orders post-divorce or inheritance.
 
- Advising on, creating and administering Discretionary Trusts, and Interest in Possession Trusts; and
 
- Advising on rectification of defective Trust documents and carrying out corrective drafting and compliance work.
 
Abigail’s aim is to deliver clear and concise advice in a friendly manner and in a way which is easy to understand.
                
                
                    
                
                    
                        
                            
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                                                Abigail Pritchard is another very helpful member of the team. I greatly appreciate quick answers to questions, joint working on solutions and quick settlement of invoices.
                                                Legal 500, 2026