Luke Smyth

Head of Wills & Probate

Background

Luke heads our Tax, Trusts, Wills and Probate department. He is a Solicitor and Commissioner for Oaths and is a Bachelor of Law from Nottingham Trent University

Expertise

Luke’s expertise spans in all aspects of non-contentious private client work including:

Dealing with wills and succession planning
Estate administration and advising bereaved individuals
Powers of Attorney and deputyship applications
Tax planning for individuals, business owners, entrepreneurs, and farmers
Advising on elderly client matters, including care home placements and local authority funding

Experience

Luke has a wealth of experience in the legal industry and prides himself on having become a trusted advisor and first point of contact for many clients and their families over the years. Luke enjoys being able to help guide clients through their cases in a friendly, approachable, and understandable manner

How can I help you?

Dealing with wills and succession planning
Estate administration and advising bereaved individuals
Powers of Attorney and deputyship applications
Tax planning for individuals, business owners, entrepreneurs, and farmers
Advising on elderly client matters, including care home placements and local authority funding

Luke is very happy to assist our clients in their own homes, at hospital or in a care home setting

Interests

Outside of work Luke is married with three children. Luke is an avid Derby County supporter and enjoys exploring the great outdoors and attempting to create culinary masterpieces in the kitchen