Ann Farnill
Partner
Ann Farnill is a Partner in Rothera Bray’s Wills, Probate and Trusts department and is based at our Mapperley office. She specialises in Wills, Inheritance Tax planning, Powers of Attorney including acting for lay attorneys, Estate planning and administration.
Expertise
- Wills
- Probate
- Trusts
- Lasting Powers of Attorney
- Elderly client care
Approach
Ann has 20 years’ experience in Wills and Probate law. She originally qualified in Scotland in 2001 before qualifying to practice law in England in 2004.
Ann specialises in Wills, Inheritance Tax planning, Powers of Attorney including acting for lay attorneys, Estate planning and administration, and can assist clients with a wide range of Wills and Probate matters including the drafting of Wills, Probate, Estate Administration, Trusts, Tax Planning and Lasting Powers of Attorney.
Ann offers a compassionate, understanding approach and caters to the individual and specific needs of clients and their circumstances with empathy and sensitivity, while remaining professional and approachable.
Career Highlights
- Ann previously worked for Gillespie Macandrew LLP in Edinburgh as a Trust Manager from 1995 to 2001
- Ann has also worked for Tallents Solicitors, joining the firm in 2008 and becoming Head of Department in 2014
- In 2019 Ann joined Hawley and Rodgers as a Senior Solicitor/Head of Department
- Ann joined Rothera Bray as a Senior Associate in October 2021
- Ann was promoted to Partner in October 2024
Experience
Experience
20 years
Qualifications
- Ann completed a BA degree with Distinction
- Ann completed her Diploma in Legal Practice at University of Edinburgh Law School between 1998 and 1999
- Ann qualified as a solicitor in Scotland in 2001
- In order to practice law in England, Ann undertook the Qualified Lawyers Transfer Scheme (QLTS), qualifying in 2004
Testimonials
“Ann has been exceptional during a very difficult three years since my grandmother passed away. House sales falling through and a slow market meant that the finalising of the estate wasn’t straight forward, but Ann remained supportive and steadfast throughout. I can’t recommend this firm highly enough.”Suzanne Marie
“I found this company to be very professional and helpful with and leading up to our probate application dealt with by Ann Farnill. I can thoroughly recommend Rothera Bray.”Lynn
“My experience has been very satisfying dealing with Rothera Bray in all areas. I have found them very thorough to get the outcome I wanted. They went through all details and explained everything at each aspect of the work. Ann was very helpful of there was anything I needed to check on. I would definitely recommend you to anyone. You do an excellent service. ”Mrs P Bostock
“Having used Rothera Bray to write new wills and POAs I was delighted with the attention to detail. Process took a bit of time with registration delays but always queries answered straight away. Would highly recommend using Ann Farnill at Rothera Bray. Thanks Ann”Michael Russhard
“I went to arrange a new Will with Rothera in Nottingham city centre. From the initial phone call to the signing of the will everything was OUTSTANDING!!! We (myself & service dog) were looked after amazingly. My will is complex as I have a teenager disabled son and they made sure every I was dotted and T’s crossed!! With Special thanks to Ann Farnill, Jasmine Marshall and certainly not forgetting the receptionist - Eleanor King. I can’t thank you enough for what you’ve done for my son and I. Thankyou x”IDRONE 456
- Mapperley
- a.farnill@rotherabray.co.uk
- 0115 6666964
Experience
Experience
20 years
Qualifications
- Ann completed a BA degree with Distinction
- Ann completed her Diploma in Legal Practice at University of Edinburgh Law School between 1998 and 1999
- Ann qualified as a solicitor in Scotland in 2001
- In order to practice law in England, Ann undertook the Qualified Lawyers Transfer Scheme (QLTS), qualifying in 2004
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