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Recommended by The Legal 500 and ranked in Chambers and Partners’ High Net Worth Guide for ‘Private Wealth Law (Derby & surrounds)’, William Harper delivers practical and tailored advice to a wide range of individuals, assisting them with planning for their later life.
Situations are extremely varied, including people and families with significant wealth, through to those with complicated and sensitive circumstances.
He also advises on the administration of estates and trusts, often involving business property and agricultural property relief claims.
The Legal 500 UK comments:
“I always received prompt, efficient attention from William Harper. I was never left waiting. Very approachable and kind, while retaining full professionalism. I had total confidence in Mr Harper, and would recommend wholeheartedly.”
“Although we had no face-to-face contact we built up a good relationship with Will Harper who we dealt with exclusively. He answered the phone personally and promptly and replied to emails usually the same day. On the house sale, we were looked after equally well by the conveyancing team.”
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William frequently advises individuals with large or complex estates and circumstances, including administering estates of business owners where there are crossovers between personal and business assets, administering insolvent estates, assisting with business and agricultural property relief claims to minimise inheritance tax exposure and setting up charitable trusts.
William is a member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP), which is international recognition of his knowledge and experience of helping families plan for their futures.
He is also a member of Solicitors for the Elderly, specialising in older client care and wellbeing.
William volunteers as a Dementia Friends Champion and regularly hosts information sessions to educate communities on how they can help to make a difference.
He completed his Bachelor of Laws at the University of Sheffield and his Legal Practice Course at Nottingham Law School.
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“Will offers excellent service at all times – he is always quick to respond to any questions and he is fully effective and supportive throughout the process.”
“William is so professional, prompt and helpful. He has a friendly manner, operates in straightforward English and is always gracious. He is a competent pair of hands.”
“William Harper is very productive, quick at resolving issues, easy to talk to and knowledgeable.”
“I have dealt with William Harper and he has been exceptional in keeping me informed on the relevant issues as they have occurred and fully explaining the steps needed to resolve them. I would not hesitate in using William again should the need arise in the future.”
“Flint Bishop has always supported me in terms of legalities. Always there for me, by considering my needs and situation sympathetically.”
“I always received prompt, efficient attention from William Harper. I was never left waiting. Very approachable and kind, while retaining full professionalism. I had total confidence in Mr Harper, and would recommend wholeheartedly.”
William is described as “highly professional and efficient, yet approachable, responsive and compassionate. I could not fault him”.
Chambers High Net Worth 2022 | Private Wealth Law (Derby & surrounds)
“Although we had no face-to-face contact we built up a good relationship with Will Harper who we dealt with exclusively. He answered the phone personally and promptly and replied to emails usually the same day.”
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“We found Will Harper to be very helpful in dealing with my aunt’s Will and the sale of her property especially under the current COVID restrictions. If we had any questions they were always answered promptly and all has gone through very quickly.”
Private Client
“Will Harper provided advice to me in relation to my mother’s Grant of Probate which was very complexed. I feel extremely fortunate to have had Will to guide me through this process at an extremely difficult and distressing time of my life. Will’s response to my enquiries was immediate, he always displayed compassion to my personal situation and would explain things in a way I could understand. Having not gone through the procedure before I had lots of questions and Will always took the time to listen to my concerns and I never felt rushed. This isn’t always the service you get with solicitors, however, after every contact I had with Will I felt more reassured. I have already recommended Will to a close friend and will continue to recommend his exemplary service.”
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