Deborah Escott-Watson

Senior Associate, Solicitor

Deborah is dual qualified South African Attorney and Solicitor, having qualified in England and Wales in 2003. Deborah joined Wolferstans in January 2023 in the Wills and Trusts department, having previously been at a firm with offices across Somerset and Dorset.

Deborah assists clients with the drafting and execution of wills, including property trusts, Lasting Powers of Attorney, and probate work. Deborah is experienced in dealing with complex Estates liable to Inheritance Tax and works to ensure maximum tax efficiency. Deborah also deals with other private client matters, for example Declarations of Trust, registration of Enduring Powers of Attorney and resealing overseas Grants of Probate to use in England.

Deborah qualified as a full member of STEP in 2021.

Outside of the office, Deborah enjoys maximising her use of her National Trust membership.