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- Wills, Trusts and Probate
Rachel Dawson is a Partner and Chartered Legal Executive in Ellisons’ Private Client team. Rachel leads the team in Bury St Edmunds, while continuing to look after her clients in Ipswich, Woodbridge, Framlingham and surrounding villages. She specialises in wills, trusts, probate, estate administration and high-net-wealth tax planning matters.
With over 20 years’ experience in the Private Client sector, Rachel advises individuals, families and trustees on estate administration, inheritance tax planning and lasting powers of attorney. She works with high-net-worth individuals, farming families and business owners, and is recognised for her practical and empathetic approach to client service.
Rachel guides clients through complex legal and financial matters with confidence and care, ensuring their long-term goals are met.
Rachel qualified as a Chartered Legal Executive in 2013 before joining Ellisons in 2021 as an Associate Chartered Legal Executive. Rachel was promoted to Partner in 2024. She is also a STEP-accredited Trust and Estate Practitioner and a Dementia Friends Ambassadors, raising awareness and fostering dementia-friendly communities through workshops.
Areas of Specialism
- Wills
- Trusts
- Probate
- Estate administration
- High-net-wealth tax planning
Outside the office
Rachel enjoys spending time with her family, going on outings and holidays, and taking long countryside walks with her Labrador.
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21st February 2025
Ellisons raises over £44,000 for local causes during its 260th anniversary
Throughout 2024 Ellisons marked its 260th anniversary with a year of celebrations, community engagement and fundraising activities across its five
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21st January 2025
Ellisons announces two key Partner appointments in Essex
Ellisons has strengthened its Private Client and Employment teams in Essex with the appointment of two highly experienced Partners; taking
3rd December 2024
Cerys Gunn qualifies into Ellisons’ Insolvency and Debt Recovery Team
Ellisons has announced the qualification of Cerys Gunn as a Solicitor into its well established and growing Insolvency and Debt