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"Key contact for tax-related issues Kristian Croad was promoted to partner in May 2024, leading the embedded trust department"
Kristian specialises in Trust work dealing with simple matters to complex Trust problems. He regularly advises families with difficult issues on how best to protect their assets for future generations. This can include advising clients to consider alternatives to Trusts before deciding on the best Trust for them in their circumstances
Advising a Father on the creation of a Disabled Beneficiary Trust for the benefit of his son.
Advising clients on the most effective way to bring a Trust to an end that was no longer suitable for their needs.
Administering a Trust for the benefit of vulnerable beneficiaries.
Advising on the creation of and the administration of Personal Injury Trusts and possible alternatives.
Administering a Trust for the benefit of the Deceased’s spouse keeping assets ringfenced for the Deceased’s ultimate preferred beneficiaries from a previous relationship.
Administration of a Personal Injury Trust worth in excess of £2.4 million.
Helping families unwind Asset Protection Trusts that were not suitable for their needs after they had received inappropriate advice from third party advisers.
Application to the Court of Protection to have an incapable Trustee removed and a new Trustee appointed in his place.
Advising in the winding up of a Life Interest Trust where the Will prepared by a third party firm did not reflect the Deceased’s true wishes and liaising with all beneficiaries to rectify the outcome.
Advising in the creation of a Disabled Beneficiary Trust by parents for their child who would not be capable of managing the money for himself.
The majority of Kristian’s cases include advising Personal Representatives on Estate Administration at a time which can seem complicated at an emotionally difficult time. Legal 500 described Kristian in 2020 as “eloquently explains complicated aspects in a clear, concise and client friendly way”.
Administering an estate which include difficult relationships between Executors and Beneficiaries from “different sides of the family”.
Administering an estate which involved the collection of US assets.
Advising an Executor who had an acrimonious relationship with his brother (who was also his co-Executor) so the administration could be completed without Court involvement.
Advising an Executor to apply for a Grant of Probate on credit where there were insufficient liquid funds to pay the inheritance tax due on application for the Grant of Probate.
Kristian has been drafting Wills for over 20 years and been advising clients in a broad spectrum of circumstances. This has included simple Wills for families wishing to pass their estates to their spouse and their children to families with more complex circumstances including second marriages and children from previous relationships.
This time has seen changes to succession planning and tax legislation allowing Kristian to assist families in planning for eventualities that they had not considered.
Advising a family living in a multigenerational household.
Preparing Wills for a couple who were concerned about protecting their assets if either of them needed residential care in the future.
Preparing a Will for an individual with children who would not be able to manage the funds and would have a detrimental effect on them. A Will Trust was required to ensure that the funds would be protected and managed for adult children.
"Kristian Croad was very professional in dealing with all our needs."
Mrs Daniells, Essex
"I made considerable comparisons when I first selected you, and I am really glad I made the right decision and choice."
Mr A, Essex
"Being elderly, Kristian was patient and very helpful; I felt at total ease with him."
Kathleen B, Greater London
"Kristian was absolutely 1st class. He was very amiable, explained everything in a clear and concise manner, was extremely efficient and documentation arrived very, very soon after out consultations."
Geoffrey B, Hornchurch
"Kristian was excellent - he advised us and took everything that we wanted into account. Our Wills were exactly what we required."
Gerald McCarthy, Hornchurch
"Kristian Croad is a wonderful representative of the profession -immensely kind and patient. The firm's service to elders is exemplary. We do not feel anything other than respect and patience."
Mr & Mrs Moorcroft MBE, Basildon
"I thought I'd let you know how much we have appreciated your support and, on a number of occasions, the help of several of your colleagues. We've only ever had an excellent experience when you and the firm have taken care of things for us, something we definitely cannot say for certain other firms we've dealt with! As you know, we have in the past recommended you and Pinney Talfourd to acquaintances of ours. Not surprisingly, they too have always been very pleased with the support you've afforded them."
Brian Sankey, Upminster
"I always felt confident that you would look after my clients. They told me you were professional, efficient and spoke to them in a language they could understand. I have no hesitation in referring you to my clients and you have only raised the profile of Pacific IFA and our professional connections. Thank you for taking care of my clients and I hope to provide you with more referrals in the coming weeks and years ahead."
Matthew Newsome, Pacific IFA
I went to Pinney Talfourd to redraft my will after reading the review of Kristian Croad. The review was spot on, he was friendly, courteous, punctual and extremely efficient. His advice was first class, he certainly knows what he is talking about, and correspondence arrived very quickly following a meeting. I would have no hesitation whatsoever in recommending him and would certainly use him again myself should the need arise.
Mr G, Hornchurch
"We had the pleasure of dealing with Kristian Croad at the Hornchurch branch. He dealt with two wills personally, in an extremely professional manner and met the timescales promised. We would highly recommend Krystian, we found him to be personable, knowledgeable and his advice was very helpful. If you want an efficient will service at a reasonable price, do not hesitate to contact him."
Mr C, Hornchurch
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