Rachael Abbott

I am a highly experienced solicitor and Partner at Redkite Solicitors, having qualified in 2005. With over 21 years of dedicated expertise in Private Client law, I lead our Lifetime Planning department across our entire office network. My leadership spans from our west Wales branches in Pembroke, Haverfordwest, and Carmarthen, through the M4 corridor via Swansea and Cardiff, up to Brecon, and across our English offices in Ledbury and throughout the Cotswolds (Cirencester, Gloucester, Stroud, Stonehouse, and Dursley).

I am committed to providing exceptional client care, specialising in tailored legal solutions that address complex family and estate matters. I take great fulfilment in assisting vulnerable clients, simplifying intricate legal processes, and providing individuals and families with long-term peace of mind.

I am a fully qualified member of the Society for Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) and use the designation TEP after my name. STEP is a global professional body that helps families plan for their futures. I am also a Lifetime Lawyer with the Association of Lifetime Lawyers, recognised as the gold standard for supporting vulnerable and older people with legal advice.

Beyond my professional life, I am a keen gardener and a bookworm with a busy social life. I am also a proud mum to two lovely boys and a cat mum to Athena and Loki.

How I can help:

Wills and Estate Planning

My expertise in will drafting includes offering bespoke advice and crafting documents tailored to safeguard vulnerable beneficiaries, accommodate young children, and address the unique needs of blended families. I am adept at wealth preservation strategies, providing guidance for business owners, farming families, and long-term planning.

Lasting Powers of Attorney

I specialise in establishing Lasting Powers of Attorney for both individuals and business owners, ensuring that their wishes are respected and legally upheld in the event of mental incapacity. I can offer advice on the role of the attorney and those that would be best suited or not for you to entrust decisions regarding your finances and health.

Probate Administration

In administering estates, I handle cases with valid wills, missing executors or beneficiaries, and even estates without a will – instestacy. My role involves identifying and applying Inheritance Tax exemptions and allowances, drafting tax returns, and offering comprehensive advice and assistance to Executors or Personal Representatives. This includes identifying beneficiaries, maintaining transparent estate accounting records, and overseeing distribution and the conclusion of the administration period.

Current Role

As Head of the Wills and Probate Team for Redkite’s East Region, encompassing the picturesque Cotswolds and Gloucestershire, I manage our team across Cirencester, Gloucester, Stroud, Dursley, and Stonehouse. I am passionate about ensuring our clients receive the highest standard of service and legal expertise.

Through my work, I aim to make a positive impact on the lives of my clients, making complex legal processes as accessible and stress-free as possible.