Solicitor
Charlotte Barbaroussis studied law at the University of Westminster, where she completed her Legal Practice Course. She focused on commercial real estate, entertainment and media, and family law.
Charlotte joined RIAA Barker Gillette (UK) in March 2022 from James McKenzie Wills Limited, where she worked as a senior private client consultant. After initially joining as a paralegal, Charlotte completed her training contract and qualified as a solicitor in 2024. She now works within our Private Client team. She works closely with the department head, James McMullan, assisting clients with private client matters, such as wills, LPAs, probate and trusts.
Charlotte Barbaroussis is a member of the Association of Lifetime Lawyers and an affiliate member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP). In addition to this, Charlotte is also a part-time Lecturer of Law at the University of Westminster.
LLB (Hons), University of Westminster
LPC, University of Westminster
Solicitor of England & Wales (Admitted 2024)
Lifetime Care in Practice Award, Association of Lifetime Lawyers (2024)
Lifetime Law in Practice Award, Association of Lifetime Lawyers (2025)
Languages: English and German
Expertise
Articles
London expert warns of a ‘trust mis-selling scandal’ costing UK consumers thousands – October 2025
DIY probate in England – understanding the risks – September 2025
What happens if there’s no will? – September 2025
How a last-minute gift could save your heirs £140,000 in tax – June 2025
Capacity and client care – June 2025
Strategic lifetime gifting: How to minimise your IHT liability – May 2025
Preparing a business-lasting power of attorney – May 2025
Can you make a WhatsApp will? – April 2025
Estate planning: How not to make mincemeat of it! – March 2025
Six tips to make things simple for your executors – February 2025
What are trustee responsibilities? A guide to key duties and best practices – December 2024
Protect vulnerable people from fraud – September 2024
RIAA Barker Gillette (UK) urges families to plan ahead to minimise Inheritance Tax – August 2024
Legal jargon in wills: understanding your will – July 2024
Inheritance disputes on the rise – April 2024
We’re proud to support Update Your Will Week 2024 – 4 to 10 March 2024
Why make a will? – February 2024
Charities, gifts and inheritance tax – December 2023
Six Common Inheritance Tax Myths – December 2023
Can you obtain an Emergency Power of Attorney? – November 2023
Protecting your business should you lose mental capacity – October 2023
Estate planning for blended families – August 2023
The Intestacy Rules Update – July 2023
Step-families and succession planning – June 2023
When is a gift of the family home, not a gift? – April 2023
Home visits for wills, LPAs and other sensitive topics – February 2023
What is a trust? – November 2022
HMRC deadline dispensation for trustees – October 2022
HMRC impose new obligations on trustees – August 2022
SFE: Why make a lasting power of attorney? – August 2022
The benefits of having a will – August 2022
Why make a lasting power of attorney? – August 2022
Powers of Attorney , making your wishes clear – July 2022
Protecting your digital memories – July 2022
Inheritance Tax account IHT100 forms changes – June 2022
Not just for a rainy day – June 2022
The Telegraph: Not just for a rainy day – June 2022
What are your children’s inheritance rights? – April 2022
Declarations of trust
Charlotte advises on and prepares declarations of trust to ensure the recording and protection of any property ownership arrangement and such interests in a legally binding document.
Estate administration
Charlotte advises on the terms of the will or the intestacy rules, completing inheritance tax accounts, applying for the Grant of Probate, collecting and distributing assets and creating estate accounts to complete the administration process.
Intestacy
Lasting powers of attorney
Charlotte advises on and prepares lasting powers of attorney (LPAs) for property & finance and health & welfare, including a range of safeguarding clauses to mitigate potential risks from financial abuse occurring.
Living wills
Charlotte prepares and advises clients on living wills, which are also known as advanced medical directives. These documents express the wish to refuse or consent to treatments such as CPR/life support.
Wills
Charlotte advises on and prepares straightforward wills and wills containing life interest trusts, discretionary trust structures and letters of wishes.
