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Biography

I joined Irwin Mitchell in 1999 as a paralegal dealing specifically with writing wills. I qualified as a solicitor in 2005 and was made Associate the same year. I am now a Partner within the Tax Trusts & Estates Team.

I have day to day management & supervision of the wills and probate teams as well as taking care of my own clients. My areas of expertise include:

Wills
Administration of estates
Tax planning
Trust advice & deeds
Deeds of Variation
Powers of Attorney and Lasting Powers of Attorney.

I am also a full member of the Society of Trust & Estate Practitioners (STEP).

What Is The Most Rewarding Aspect Of Your Role?

Helping people at a difficult time in their lives when a relative or close friend has died.

What Do You Do Away From The Office?

I'm passionate about fitness - I'm a keen gym member and runner.

Testimonials

“Associate Emma McCann is also recommended and focuses on estate administration and post-death restructurings” - Legal 500, 2017

Publications

I have contributed to the Law Society's new Inheritance Tax Planning Handbook. The handbook is edited by Irwin Mitchell's John Bunker and Anthony Nixon, with contributions from colleagues across our Tax, Trusts and Estates, Corporate, and Wealth Management teams.

Read My Comments On The Latest News

08/02/2021
Men More Likely To Plan And Invest For Retirement Than Women, New Survey Shows

“Later life planning isn’t something that comes to the forefront of the mind, especially when there are so many other exciting life milestones to plan ahead for – yet what these figures are showing is that women are less likely to be prepared for later life. “The fact that women over 40 are less likely to know what income they need to retire on, are more likely not to know or understand about later life care and the costs and also more likely not to have any plans for retirement only suggests women will suffer more in later life if the Government does not do something to address this area. “Traditionally men are considered more financially savvy than women – even though women often control the household’s budget – which is reflected in the findings. However, this cultural divide as well as the stigma around talking about money isn’t helping this problem. “We’ve been campaigning for years about how social care reform needs to be prioritised in the Government’s agenda. Seeing now how some men, but even more women, don’t know what the best option would be for their personal circumstances suggests a serious number of people are going to fall short financially when it comes to later life.”
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11/09/2020
Legacy Gifting In Wills Soars Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

“The new data confirms what we’re seeing anecdotally as well: the pandemic has caused many people to reassess their plans for the future, and we have seen an increase in demand for will writing, particularly through our charity partners. “Many charities have been struggling this year with fundraising since the onset of the pandemic. Gifting within wills helps to ensure that they have a future income stream and helps to guarantee the important work they do can continue. “Some of our clients are unaware that the option to leave to charity even exists and once suggested to them, are eager to ensure their favoured charity is supported. Without being made aware of this, they perhaps wouldn’t have signed up to charity gifting in the same way during their lifetime."
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15/07/2019
Irwin Mitchell’s Sheffield Tax, Trusts And Estates Team Expands With New Solicitor

“We’re delighted to welcome Rachel to the team. Our estate planning team in Sheffield now sits at 15 team members which makes us a considerable force in the private client market and which has been bolstered further with Rachel’s arrival. I’m excited to see our progress as a team here in Sheffield and nationally.”
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04/10/2018
New Tax, Trusts and Estates Solicitor For Irwin Mitchell Private Wealth’s Sheffield Office

“We’re delighted to welcome Suzanne to the team. Our estate planning team in Yorkshire now sits at 14 team members which makes us a considerable force in the regional private client market and which has been bolstered with Suzanne’s arrival. I’m excited to see our progress as a team here in Sheffield and nationally.”
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Emma McCann

Biography

What Is The Most Rewarding Aspect Of Your Role?

What Do You Do Away From The Office?

Testimonials

Publications

Read My Comments On The Latest News

Men More Likely To Plan And Invest For Retirement Than Women, New Survey Shows

Legacy Gifting In Wills Soars Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

Irwin Mitchell’s Sheffield Tax, Trusts And Estates Team Expands With New Solicitor

New Tax, Trusts and Estates Solicitor For Irwin Mitchell Private Wealth’s Sheffield Office

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