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Andrew Smith

Andrew Smith

Senior Solicitor, Wills, Probate, Tax & Trusts

Location: Wokingham, Reading & Henley-on-Thames
Qualified as a solicitor: 2008

Andrew Smith is a senior solicitor in our leading Wills, Probate, Tax & Trusts team and primarily advises clients from our Wokingham office, as well as our Reading and Henley-on-Thames offices and remotely.

He specialises in the preparation of wills, estate administration, inheritance tax planning and drafting lasting powers of attorney (LPAs). Andrew also advises on elderly client and Court of Protection matters.

Andrew joined Blandy & Blandy from another leading regional firm in 2021, having spent over six years working in Wokingham. He also worked at firms in south-west London and Surrey and, prior to that, spent 14 years in financial services.

Andrew is a trained Dementia Friend, an Alzheimer's Society initiative, and a member of The Association of Lifetime Lawyers (formerly Solicitors for the Elderly), an independent, national organisation of lawyers (solicitors, barristers and legal executives) who provide specialist legal advice for older and vulnerable people, their families and carers.

He studied History and Politics at the University of Lancaster and completed the GDL and LPC at the College of Law in Guildford.

Professional Memberships:
Member, The Association of Lifetime Lawyers (formerly Solicitors for the Elderly)
Member, The Law Society

Education:
College of Law (Guildford), GDL and LPC
University of Lancaster, BA (Hons) History and Politics

Accreditations & Awards:
Dementia Friend, Alzheimer's Society

What Our Clients Say

“Andrew was helpful and approachable. An excellent service.”

Client

“Andrew was prompt helpful knowledgeable and friendly. Had an excellent manner and empathy.”

Client

“An excellent service throughout, giving complete confidence and prompt replies to all enquiries.”

Client

“I was very pleased with the advice given and service provided.”

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