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Gardner Leader LLP Gardner Leader LLP

Richard Mead

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Richard Mead is a Partner in our Wills, Probate and Estate Planning team. Since qualifying as a solicitor in 1987, Richard has specialised in estate planning work. He advises clients on how to protect their wealth and also guides them on the most appropriate methods of transferring that wealth, both during lifetime and on death. Richard is an expert in advising on and drawing up wills – these often include trusts to reduce Inheritance Tax, minimise the impact of care fees or protect vulnerable beneficiaries. In his line of work he will ensure that pension funds, death in service benefits and life assurance policies are dealt with in accordance with the client’s wishes and as tax efficiently as possible. Richard is also experienced in advising on the taxation consequences of lifetime gifts and whether a trust should be considered, including setting up, restructuring and terminating trusts. He also deals with trust administration and is personally named as a trustee in some cases. His experience in Probate and administration of estates includes post-death tax planning to minimise Inheritance Tax. Setting up and registering powers of attorney is also an area of Richard’s expertise.

Gardner Leader LLP Gardner Leader LLP

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Regulator ID: 136132

  • Based in Thatcham, Berkshire

  • Licensed for 39 years

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Gardner Leader LLP Gardner Leader LLP

Richard Mead is a Partner in our Wills, Probate and Estate Planning team. Since qualifying as a solicitor in 1987, Richard has specialised in estate planning work. He advises clients on how to protect their wealth and also guides them on the most appropriate methods of transferring that wealth, both during lifetime and on death. Richard is an expert in advising on and drawing up wills – these often include trusts to reduce Inheritance Tax, minimise the impact of care fees or protect vulnerable beneficiaries. In his line of work he will ensure that pension funds, death in service benefits and life assurance policies are dealt with in accordance with the client’s wishes and as tax efficiently as possible. Richard is also experienced in advising on the taxation consequences of lifetime gifts and whether a trust should be considered, including setting up, restructuring and terminating trusts. He also deals with trust administration and is personally named as a trustee in some cases. His experience in Probate and administration of estates includes post-death tax planning to minimise Inheritance Tax. Setting up and registering powers of attorney is also an area of Richard’s expertise.

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Regulator ID: 136132

  • Based in Thatcham, Berkshire

  • Licensed for 39 years

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Wills, Trusts & Probate

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  • Gardner Leader LLP

    Partner

    Until Present

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  • English

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01635 508080
mail@gardner-leader.co.uk
www.gardner-leader.co.uk

Opening hours

Monday 09:00–17:30
Tuesday 09:00–17:30
Wednesday 09:00–17:30
Thursday 09:00–17:30
Friday 09:00–17:30
Saturday (Closed)
Sunday (Closed)

Winbolt House, The Broadway, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG19 3HX

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    Professional and precise. Lovely to deal with. Highly recommended!

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    Morning Simon, thank you for leaving this positive review for Richard and our Wills, Probate and Estate Planning team.

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    Richard was very helpful and listened to my needs and requests and advised me accordingly.

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    Thank you for your review for Richard Mead, we will share your kind words with the Wills, Probate and Estate Planning team.

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    Very efficient, competent and would highly recommend!

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    Nigel

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    Richard Mead gave a full explanation of the work required and kept us well informed throughout the process.

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    Morning Nigel, thank you for leaving this review for Richard Mead. We will pass on your kind words directly to Richard.

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    The staff at Gardner Leader go to great length to understand your needs and explain everything in detail ensuring you understand the process.

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    Thank you for your kind review, I will pass on your positive words onto Richard Mead and our Wills, Probate and Estate Planning Solicitors team in our Thatcham office.

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