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Richard Whittaker

Email: richard.whittaker@wrigleys.co.uk

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Office: Leeds

Department: Probate, Tax & Estate Planning (PTEP)

Position: Partner

Areas of practice:

Richard qualified as a solicitor in 1997 and deals with a wide range of private client matters, including wills, trusts, powers of attorney and estate planning. He specialises in the administration of complex estates and the application of Agricultural Property Relief and Business Property Relief.

Professional memberships:

Richard is a STEP Member


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