Michelle Seddon exemplifies what outstanding private client advice should look like: technically rigorous, deeply thoughtful, and delivered with genuine compassion. Her ability to guide individuals, families and trustees through complex wills, trusts and estate planning matters with calm clarity makes a meaningful difference at moments that truly matter. Clients benefit not only from her exceptional expertise, but from the reassurance that their affairs are being handled with care, precision and long term perspective.

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Michelle Seddon is a Partner in the Private Client team at Clarke Willmott, based in Taunton. She advises individuals, families and trustees on all aspects of private client law, combining technical expertise with a calm, supportive approach.

What She Does

Michelle’s practice covers the full range of traditional private client work, including wills, trusts, lasting powers of attorney, declarations of trust, probate and estate administration, and inheritance tax and estate planning.

She regularly acts for private individuals, lay trustees and executors, as well as professional executors and trustees such as law firm partners and trust corporations. Michelle has particular experience in administering complex estates, including matters involving heritage exemptions, family chattels offered in lieu of inheritance tax, agricultural relief, double taxation issues, antiques, and estates with international assets.

Specialist Trustee Advice

In addition to her core private client work, Michelle has developed specialist expertise advising trustees of death in service schemes. This is a sensitive and often time-critical area, and clients value her ability to provide clear, practical guidance with empathy and precision during difficult circumstances.

Why She’s Different

Michelle is known for her ability to manage technically complex and emotionally sensitive matters with clarity and reassurance. She takes time to understand each client’s circumstances, ensuring advice is practical, proportionate and aligned with long-term family and trustee responsibilities.

Insights & Thought Leadership

Michelle regularly contributes commentary on private client and estate planning issues, including the impact of potential tax changes and the importance of proactive wealth and succession planning.

Get in Touch

Location: Taunton
Telephone: 0345 209 1236
Email: michelle.seddon@clarkewillmott.com