Rachael Dronfield
Prior to joining Shorts, Rachael gained 13 years’ experience with Grant Thornton, specialising in inheritance tax, will planning and trust matters. Widely acknowledged as one of the leading private client advisers in the region, Rachael has considerable technical knowledge and experience.
Rachael is a Chartered Tax Adviser, with an advanced qualification and full membership of the Society of Trusts and Estate Practitioners. Coupled with a Diploma in Financial planning, she is perfectly placed to advise individuals and trustees on tax planning opportunities, estate planning and investment strategies.
Rachael’s appointment as private client director in January 2014, was a direct response to the growth experienced within the inheritance tax and financial planning sectors, and Shorts’ commitment to strengthening our Private Client team of Wealth Planner and Tax Advisers.
22 August 2016
It was Benjamin Franklin who famously quoted back in 1789 “in this world nothing can be said to be...
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20 July 2016
Over the past few years, we have seen many changes to the tax allowances available to individuals....
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19 October 2015
One way to reduce the potential Inheritance Tax (IHT) liability on death is to reduce the value...
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13 October 2015
When did you last review your will? The main reason for making a Will is to ensure that those we...
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3 August 2015
In the sad event of a marital breakdown, the tax implications relating to the family home need to...
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16 July 2015
You may have read George Osbourne’s recent Budget announcement that will enable family homes...
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