Solicitor at Clark Willis Solicitors

Alex Spurr

Solicitor - Director

SRA ID: 359969

PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND Alex is a member of our Senior Management Team and Head of our Private Client department and qualified as a solicitor in 2005. Alex is a full member of STEP (Society of Trust & Estate Practitioners) and, prior to joining Clark Willis in 2019, led a 10 strong Private Client team at a notable Yorkshire law firm, providing Alex with a wealth of experience in assisting individuals, business owners, agricultural clients and trustees with estate planning, business succession and Inheritance tax advice. SPECIALISMS Alex specialises in all areas of Private Client work including: Wills Lasting Powers of Attorney Inheritance Tax planning Business and Farm Succession Trusts Estate administration (Probate) Alex supports HNW individuals, commercial and agricultural clients to structure their estates and assets to minimise the impact of Inheritance Tax and Residential Care costs to secure wealth for future generations. Alex frequently works alongside financial advisors and accountants to achieve the best outcomes for his clients who he advises both locally, nationally and internationally. Alex strives to simplify often technical areas for his clients and prides himself on being a friendly and approachable solicitor for people often experiencing difficulties in their lives. NOTABLE RECENT CASES Alex has recently: Undertaken a multi million pound estate administration involving applications for business property and agricultural property reliefs for a niche family business. Assisted trustees to wind up a complex Will trust including a family farm following the death of a life tenant that included an application for the date of death value of the farmland to be agreed with HMRC post the sale to mitigate capital gains tax. Advised a family on structuring their estate where one of their children was a vulnerable adult. Provided advice on a Deed of Variation to a beneficiary of an estate to mitigate Inheritance tax for estate planning. ACCREDITATIONS STEP – Alex is a member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) which is a global professional association for practitioners who specialise in family inheritance and succession planning. STEP members help families plan for their futures, from drafting a will to advising on issues concerning international families, protection of the vulnerable, family businesses and philanthropic giving. Full STEP members, known as TEPs, are internationally recognised as experts in their field, with proven qualifications and experience. Association of Lifetime Lawyers (formerly SFE) a specialist group of solicitors who are knowledgeable and able to support older and vulnerable clients with their legal advice.

105 Bondgate, DL3 7LB

Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas

Wills, Trusts & Probate

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Anonymous Added 12 months ago Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Clark Willis Solicitors
November 17, 2023 20231117000000

Thank you Alex

5

After a series of friendly and informative meetings with Alex Spurr we decided that Clark Willis were the solicitors we wanted to use to draw up our wills. The process was thorough and expedient with Alex guiding us through the complexities of this process. We would like to tahnk Alex and his team and would recommend their services.

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Very happy with the service.

5

We found the will quite complicated to fully understand Alex explained things very clearly and we now feel secure in the knowledge that our affairs are in order for the future.

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Gillian
Gillian Added 1 month ago Report to admin
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October 12, 2024
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Gillian

5

I recently returned to clark willis office create a new will. MR Alex Spurr and secretary Cara were extremely professional , considerate, and the expert legal information given enabled me to make an Informed choice. Thank you so much. I regard this firm as my solicitor s and have recieved excellent communication and service over the years.

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Nigel
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Nigel

5

My wife and I dealt with solicitor, Alex Spurr and we have nothing but praise for the clear and concise way he guided us through the writing of our wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney. We agonized about what would happen in different circumstances if one of us passed away, but Alex was able to explain in simple terms the legal outcomes. He is friendly, approachable, knowledgeable and efficient and we have have no hesitation in recommending him and his business.

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Caz
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January 28, 2021
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Caz

5

Alex Spurr made the will writing process much easier than I had anticipated. He was perfect to deal with, professional, approachable and with a sensitive understanding for a difficult topic. He made sure I had all of the information I needed to make informed choices. I would definitely recommend them.

Lawyer named in this review: Alex Spurr

A representative from Clark Willis Solicitors responded to this review on 28 January, 2021

Good afternoon Carole, Thank you for taking the time to review our services and that Alex and his team made the Will writing process easy for you.

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About Alex Spurr

PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND Alex is a member of our Senior Management Team and Head of our Private Client department and qualified as a solicitor in 2005. Alex is a full member of STEP (Society of Trust & Estate Practitioners) and, prior to joining Clark Willis in 2019, led a 10 strong Private Client team at a notable Yorkshire law firm, providing Alex with a wealth of experience in assisting individuals, business owners, agricultural clients and trustees with estate planning, business succession and Inheritance tax advice. SPECIALISMS Alex specialises in all areas of Private Client work including: Wills Lasting Powers of Attorney Inheritance Tax planning Business and Farm Succession Trusts Estate administration (Probate) Alex supports HNW individuals, commercial and agricultural clients to structure their estates and assets to minimise the impact of Inheritance Tax and Residential Care costs to secure wealth for future generations. Alex frequently works alongside financial advisors and accountants to achieve the best outcomes for his clients who he advises both locally, nationally and internationally. Alex strives to simplify often technical areas for his clients and prides himself on being a friendly and approachable solicitor for people often experiencing difficulties in their lives. NOTABLE RECENT CASES Alex has recently: Undertaken a multi million pound estate administration involving applications for business property and agricultural property reliefs for a niche family business. Assisted trustees to wind up a complex Will trust including a family farm following the death of a life tenant that included an application for the date of death value of the farmland to be agreed with HMRC post the sale to mitigate capital gains tax. Advised a family on structuring their estate where one of their children was a vulnerable adult. Provided advice on a Deed of Variation to a beneficiary of an estate to mitigate Inheritance tax for estate planning. ACCREDITATIONS STEP – Alex is a member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) which is a global professional association for practitioners who specialise in family inheritance and succession planning. STEP members help families plan for their futures, from drafting a will to advising on issues concerning international families, protection of the vulnerable, family businesses and philanthropic giving. Full STEP members, known as TEPs, are internationally recognised as experts in their field, with proven qualifications and experience. Association of Lifetime Lawyers (formerly SFE) a specialist group of solicitors who are knowledgeable and able to support older and vulnerable clients with their legal advice.

Languages Spoken: English

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Clark Willis Solicitors

105 Bondgate

DL3 7LB



Phone 01325281111

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Updated

United Kingdom

Currently Registered

15/09/05

19/10/24

We found no instances of professional misconduct for this solicitor

WORK EXPERIENCE

Title

Name

Duration

SRA-approved manager - Director

Coles Solicitors Limited

?-01-10-2019

SRA-approved manager - Member

Clark Willis Law Firm LLP

?-08-10-2024

Solicitor

Clark Willis Solicitors

08-10-2024-present