DavidLane

FCILEx, Director

Head of Wills, Probate and Trusts Lichfield

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David Lane leads the Wills, Probate and Trusts team at Ansons. An experienced private client specialist, he advises individuals and families across Staffordshire, Birmingham, the Black Country, Shropshire and Mid Wales.

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Practice areas

David's expertise covers

His approach is calm, clear and practical, with a focus on protecting assets, reducing risk and giving clients confidence at every stage.

As Head of Department, David leads a dedicated team of private client specialists, fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence that underpins the firm’s reputation for high quality advice and client care.

Wills and estate planning, including inheritance tax strategies
Living wills and advance decisions
Lasting powers of attorney (property and financial affairs, health and welfare)
Probate and estate administration, including cross-border estates
Creation and management of trusts
Elderly client matters and care fee planning
Court of Protection applications and deputyships

Track record

Recent experience

Complex cross-border estate administration (c. £4m)

Managed the administration of a multi-jurisdictional estate with worldwide assets and missing beneficiaries. Coordinated asset tracing, international tax and probate requirements and ensured accurate distribution.