Professional Profile

Howard Burns is head of the department specialising in wills, trusts probate and estate administration. He also advises on Inheritance Tax and Estate Planning for high net worth clients including senior figures from the business, entertainment and sporting world. Other work undertaken by his department includes will disputes, Powers of Attorney and Court of Protection matters.

Professional Memberships

  • The Society for Trust and Estate Practioners (STEP)
  • The Law Society Probate Section

Awards & Accolades

  • BA(Law)Hons degree

Career History Timeline

  • 1980 - Admitted
  • 1980 to 1982 - Clifford Cohen and Co assistant solicitor
  • 1982 to 1984 - Assistant solicitor at Donns
  • 1984 to 2005 - Partner at Donns
  • 2005 to 2007 - Partner at Rowe Cohen
  • 2007 to present - Partner at Lewis Hymanson Small

Personal Profile

Married with one daughter and a dog. Interests include travel, football.

Howard Burns
Telephone:
+44 (0)161 827 1807

Email:
howard.burns@lhs-solicitors.com