Michelle Collins
Principal (Partner)
- Direct Dial: 01603 724637
- Tel: 01603 625231
- Fax: 01603 627160
- Email: macollins@cozens-hardy.com
Michelle is a Principal Solicitor in our private client team, where she heads a team of nine specialising in estate planning, Wills, trusts, Powers of Attorney (including Court of Protection work) and probate work. Michelle is also able to advise on all Inheritance Tax, Capital Gains Tax and income tax matters.
Michelle gained the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners' TEP accreditation in August 2014. This is the only widely recognised mark for professionals in the trust and estate administration industry.
A recent client, after Michelle had dealt with his mother’s estate, commented that she had:
“A genuine concern, tempered with excellent technical knowledge and a thorough understanding of the client’s objectives.”
- Areas of Expertise
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Setting up Trusts/Settlements and advising of the practical and taxation consequences
Advising on and preparing Powers of Attorney
Dealing with the Court of Protection on Deputyship matters. Ranging from submitting applications to the Court of Protection for the original Deputyship order and any subsequent applications that are needed for individuals who no longer have capacity to manage their own affairs
Setting up and advising on Charitable Trusts
Estate administration and probate work
Family disputes in relation to Wills
Estate Planning, both through Wills and during one’s lifetime
Wills
Specialising in larger estates including business and farming assets
- Career History
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2005 - 2007: Cozens-Hardy LLP - Trainee Solicitor
2007 - 2011: Cozens-Hardy LLP - Solicitor
2011 - present: Cozens-Hardy LLP – Principal
Assisted by:
Kerry Ellison
