Frank Cook
Frank acts on behalf of families, individuals, attorneys, trustees and executors in respect of all aspects of UK estate planning.
Frank provides advice in relation to will drafting, asset protection, estate administration, trust creation and management, court of protection matters, powers of attorney and agricultural matters.
Frank is often called upon by intermediaries such as wealth managers, financial advisers and accountants to assist their clients in providing appropriate expertise at what can be difficult and challenging times in their lives.
Frank is a partner in the firm's Private Wealth team in Exeter and has been ranked as an up and coming practitioner (Chambers High Net Worth 2018).
Frank is a regular speaker at seminars and has appeared on BBC radio to comment on current affairs relating to private client matters.
"Clients praise the team for its ability to provide 'sound, client-friendly as well as cost effective advice and service'" (Legal 500 2018).
He is described by intermediaries as having "technical knowledge [that] is very strong across all facets of the private client area. He is very efficient and amenable with clients. He makes them feel very relaxed and at ease"
"Frank is an extremely knowledgeable solicitor. I find his problem solving to be very good and imaginative," says a source, adding: "His calm rationale lets our clients absorb what he is advising and understand some complex issues." The source highlights that "Frank's greatest strength for me is his imaginative and creative overview of problem solving."