Beth Johnson

Beth joined Guillaumes LLP in February 2024 after previously working in another local firm.

Beth works in the Private Client department and deals with a range of work including the preparation of wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney as well as estate administration and providing Inheritance Tax advice and planning. Beth has experience advising domestic clients as well as clients with assets abroad.

Beth is a dual qualified solicitor who is an enrolled barrister and solicitor of the High Court of New Zealand. Beth completed the Qualified Lawyers Transfer Scheme following her move to the United Kingdom in 2018 and was admitted as a solicitor of England and Wales in December 2020.

Beth has been commended for her personable approach and ability to navigate her clients through difficult times, especially after the loss of a loved one.

Recent Experience

• Preparing a discretionary trust Will to protect a disabled beneficiary’s entitlement, and not impact any means tested benefits.
• Administering an estate with multiple foreign assets in different jurisdictions and considering the subsequent Inheritance Tax implications on the estate.
• Preparing Lasting Powers of Attorney for an immobile client, therefore conducting a home visit to obtain instructions and sign documents.
• Preparation of a Declaration of Trust for an unmarried couple each with children from previous relationships, purchasing a property in unequal shares. Subsequently preparing Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney alongside this transaction so that both sides of the family are considered.
• Discussing with clients the implications of the removal of family members from inheriting under their Wills following an unfortunate relationship breakdown.