James Stone

James is a UK qualified Associate in the firm’s Property, Trusts and Estates Team. James advises on a broad range of private client matters, with a particular focus on lifetime estate planning, trust structures, and the preparation of Wills and Powers of Attorney. James regularly advises legal representatives on all aspects of estate administration, across a broad range of estate types, including making applications to the courts and obtaining Grants of Probate and Letters of Administration.

Education & Qualifications

• Legal Practice Course (Master of Law) – University of Law (2018)
• LLB (Hons) First Class – University of Plymouth (2013/2016)

Areas of Practice

• Private Wealth Structures & Succession Planning
• Wills & Estate Planning
• Powers of Attorney & Estate Administration
• Non-Contentious Trusts & Fiduciary Work

Jurisdictions

• England & Wales (Solicitor, 2020) (non-practising)

James was admitted as a Solicitor of the Senior Courts of England and Wales in 2020, having graduated with a first-class law degree from the University of Plymouth. Prior to joining MJM Ltd, James was a member of the Private Client team at an award-winning regional firm in the South West of England, where he gained broad experience advising individuals and families on a wide range of trusts and estates matters.

Representative Work

• Provides advice to highnetworth individuals and families on complex wealth planning and succession matters.
• Regularly advises executors and beneficiaries on probate and the administration of domestic and international estates.
• Drafts tailored wills, powers of attorney, and related estate planning structures.