Sophie Cunningham

Sophie Cunningham

Paralegal
Bath 2 Queen Square Bath BA1 2HQ
Telephone 01225 340 062

Paralegal

Sophie is a Paralegal within the Succession & Tax team, working towards a role as a CILEX Lawyer. She works closely with Penelope Munro who is the Partner in our Bath office, along with Sam Longmore a Solicitor within the team.

Sophie has worked for Thrings since 2021, starting as a Legal Secretary before becoming a Paralegal.

Her areas of specialism include: 

  • Wills & Inheritance
  • Lasting Powers of Attorney
  • Annual Trust Reviews
  • Trust Registration with HM Revenue & Customs
  • Estate Administration

  • Tax planning & trust
  • Wills and inheritance
  • Mental Capacities

Sophie has gained experience through her role as Legal Secretary in the Private Client team. This has created a pathway for natural progression into her role as Paralegal, providing her with a general understanding of matters.

  • Administering various estates to include estates of high value.
  • Administering various estate to include locating executors and/or beneficiaries of the estate.
  • Advising on and preparing Lasting Powers of Attorney and advising on capacity related issues.
  • Assisting in making Deputyship Applications with the Court of Protection.
  • Communicating with HM Revenue & Customs in relation to tax matters.
  • Preparing Trust Deeds and carrying out annual reviews on trusts.
  • Assisting with preparation of and advice on complex Wills.