Charles Almond.

Consultant.

Assistant: Valerie Howard
Profile / Experience

Profile / Experience

Charles has extensive experience in all private client matters with particular expertise in matters relating to trust administration and taxation, inheritance tax, with particular reference to agricultural and business property reliefs, property law and private fisheries.

Charles joined Beaumonts in July 1982, becoming a partner in 1985. Beaumonts merged with Lanyon Bowdler in May 2016 when he remained a partner in the practice.

In April 2020 Charles left the partnership, but has continued to work with the firm as a consultant.

In his spare time Charles enjoys walking, gardening, bird watching and the occasional game of croquet.

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Charles Almond was very professional and understanding. Outstanding support of my husband’s personal circumstances.

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Blog

Denying, Alternatively Preserving, your Children’s Inheritance

The severity of the outcome for a disinherited beneficiary, especially young children or those who had been financi...
Charles Almond • 13 Jan 2022
Case Study

Contentious Probate Disputes

The team at Lanyon Bowdler successfully acted for a claimant whose partner died, without leaving a Will, so that his who...
Charles Almond • 26 Feb 2024
Blog

Being a Trainee in the Private Client Department

Lanyon Bowdler offer four to six training contracts each year and welcome candidates from all avenues, whether they...
Kelly Reynolds • 18 Apr 2024
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Mutually Irrevocable Wills and Why You Should Never do Them – Edward Rees and Claire Vale

Mirror wills allow for updates and amendments, which better reflects how lives can change....
Published • 17 Apr 2024
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Should I be a Trustee for a Trust? – Edward Rees and Aimee Johnson

Edward & Aimee discuss the various types of trusts, pointing out what you'd potentially be responsible for as a trustee....
Published • 09 Apr 2024
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I Just Want a Simple Will! – Emma Deering and Sioned Williams

People often contact us saying "I just need a simple will!" But often it turns out not to be the case. ...
Published • 25 Mar 2024
Case Study

Inheritance Act Claim

The deceased was a businessman, who owned various properties and other assets. He also owned the family home, where he h...
Claire Vale • 26 Feb 2024
Case Study

Seaman’s Will Upheld

Lanyon Bowdler acted on behalf of a claimant who successfully applied to the High Court to revoke a grant of letters of ...
Claire Vale • 26 Feb 2024
Case Study

Testate Case Study

Claire acted on a will dispute claim on behalf of a widower, whose estranged wife had died leaving a Will giving the who...
Claire Vale • 26 Feb 2024
Blog

Is My Will Watertight?

The short answer is no. However, there are a range of options available in order to mitigate the risk of family mem...
Kelly Reynolds • 14 Feb 2024
Blog

Private Client – Myth-busting

In many cases, clients have preconceived ideas about the law. This is especially the case when it comes to planning...
Sioned Williams • 08 Jan 2024
Blog

The Abolishment of IHT That Never Was…

The slashing of Inheritance Tax (IHT) in the 2023 Autumn Budget failed to materialise as anticipated by the media. ...
Georgina Hughes • 19 Dec 2023
Blog

What Is a Health & Welfare Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) and Are Medical Staff Bound By It?

A Health & Welfare LPA gives authority to an attorney(s) in relation to the donor's (the person who has created the...
Angharad Hird • 26 Oct 2023
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Edward Rees
Edward Rees
Partner
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David Pugh
David Pugh
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Karl Beckett
Karl Beckett
Partner
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Kevin Thomas
Kevin Thomas
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Louise Browne
Louise Browne
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Dani Sharma
Dani Sharma
Legal Support Assistant
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Chloe Michie
Chloe Michie
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Clare Jones
Clare Jones
Legal Support Assistant
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Kelly Hughes
Kelly Hughes
Legal Support Assistant
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Emma Deering
Emma Deering
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Mai Lewis
Mai Lewis
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Georgina Hughes
Georgina Hughes
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Vanessa Ford
Vanessa Ford
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Hollie Daniels
Hollie Daniels
Legal Support Assistant
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Clare Boote
Clare Boote
Legal Secretary
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Sophie Burgoyne
Sophie Burgoyne
Solicitor
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Sioned Williams
Sioned Williams
Solicitor
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Liane Helies
Liane Helies
Legal Support Assistant
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Nicola Smith
Nicola Smith
Legal Support Assistant
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Sam Russell
Sam Russell
Trainee Solicitor
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Julie Langford
Julie Langford
Legal Assistant
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Kate Lawson
Kate Lawson
Associate Solicitor
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Jan Hope
Jan Hope
Legal Secretary
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Val Howard
Val Howard
Legal Secretary
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Aimee Johnson
Aimee Johnson
Solicitor
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Helen Jones
Helen Jones
Legal Secretary
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Angharad Hird
Angharad Hird
Associate Solicitor
Wills & Probate | Lasting Powers of Attorney | Estate Planning
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