Finola Whelan is a Solicitor in the Private Wealth group, with expertise across the full spectrum of Private Client matters. Finola joined Lester Aldridge as a paralegal in 2018, completed her training contract at the firm and qualified as a Solicitor in September 2023.

Finola is committed to providing sensitive, approachable service whilst delivering clear and practical advice tailored to each client.

Finola deals with preparing wills, powers of attorneys and declarations of trusts, as well as administering estates and providing inheritance tax planning advice.

Recent work

• Acting for various clients in Will instructions, including preparing discretionary and life interest trusts Wills
• Drafting and setting up Family Settlements
• Advising on inheritance tax implications in estate planning
• Preparing Declarations of Trusts for new buyers
• Dealing with the administration of taxable and non-taxable estates