Solicitor at Balfour + Manson LLP

Lorna McDowall

Solicitor - Executry Paralegal

I have more than 30 years’ experience of being involved in various aspects of Private Client work. On joining Balfour+Manson in 2018 my main area of work is now executry administration. I administer estates from start to finish, including investigation the extent of estates, preparing the paperwork necessary to enable executors to administer estate, dealing with HMRC in relation to inheritance tax and assisting our Tax Department where information is required regarding final lifetime and executry income and capital gains matters, advising on the treatment required to administer various types of assets, transferring and distributing assets, and preparing final executry accounts.

56-66 Frederick Street, EH2 1LS

Practice Areas

Housing & Property, Wills, Trusts & Probate

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Claire Added 6 months ago Report to admin
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June 19, 2024 20240619131158

Professional and Empathetic

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Lorna handled our parents estates she was professional empathetic and compassionate. We received regular updates and she sorted any issues reassuring us at every turn.
She is a real asset to your company and we can't thanks her enough for her work and caring attitude throughout.

Lawyer named in this review: Lorna McDowall

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About Lorna McDowall

I have more than 30 years’ experience of being involved in various aspects of Private Client work. On joining Balfour+Manson in 2018 my main area of work is now executry administration. I administer estates from start to finish, including investigation the extent of estates, preparing the paperwork necessary to enable executors to administer estate, dealing with HMRC in relation to inheritance tax and assisting our Tax Department where information is required regarding final lifetime and executry income and capital gains matters, advising on the treatment required to administer various types of assets, transferring and distributing assets, and preparing final executry accounts.

Languages Spoken: English

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Balfour + Manson LLP

56-66 Frederick Street

EH2 1LS



Phone 0131 200 1469

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WORK EXPERIENCE

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Executry Paralegal

Balfour + Manson LLP

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