Nadine Jayes is a Senior Associate Solicitor in the Boyes Turner’s Wills, Trusts and Probate team and has over 30 years’ experience. She specialises in estate planning, the creation and the administration of trusts, the administration of estates and the preparation of wills. Nadine has worked in both law firms and accountancy practices during her career and has gained a wide variety of experience in private client matters.
Nadine has extensive experience in dealing with trust matters and advises on the creation, administration and restructuring of trust arrangements, as well as the associated tax and practical issues that can arise. She works with trustees, settlors and beneficiaries to help ensure trust structures remain effective, compliant and aligned with family, succession and asset protection objectives. Nadine also advises trustees on their duties, decision-making responsibilities and the management of trust assets, including where changes are needed to modernise existing arrangements or respond to evolving family circumstances.
Nadine also enjoys particularly enjoys dealing with specialised estate planning matters for high-net-worth individuals, including business owners, and non-UK domiciled individuals.
Nadine advises non-UK domiciled individuals on UK estate planning issues, including potential exposure to UK Inheritance Tax. She prepares UK wills and works closely with advisers in other jurisdictions to help clients put suitable arrangements in place for their worldwide estates.
Nadine brings a thoughtful, client-centred approach to wills, trusts, and estate planning matters, helping individuals and families navigate complex legal decisions with clarity and confidence. She takes the time to understand each client’s unique circumstances and long-term goals, providing practical guidance tailored to their needs while ensuring their wishes are properly protected. Whether assisting with estate planning, trust administration, or probate proceedings, Nadine combines attention to detail with compassion and responsiveness, giving clients peace of mind during some of life’s most important and sensitive transitions.
Nadine's key cases
Nadine’s notable cases include:
- The creation of various trusts to hold a variety of assets including private company shares and properties.
- The preparation of a deed of variation in relation to a high value estate involving the creation of a trust to hold a property portfolio.
- Restructuring various trust to create revocable life interests to simplify the administration of the trusts and manage the income tax liabilities of the trusts.
- Reviewing various historic trust arrangements and advising the trustees as to the outstanding issues and assisting with regularising the position.
- Preparing a UK will for a client with assets in various jurisdictions and liaising with the advisors in the different jurisdictions to ensure that the appropriate wills were put in place to deal with the assets situated in that jurisdiction.
Nadine's awards and recognitions
- Band 3, Personal tax, trusts and probate (Thames Valley), group – Legal 500
- Band 3, Private client (Reading), group – Chambers
- Boyes Turner named as a top law firm – ePrivate client 2025
Nadine's accreditations
- Trustee of a grant making charity which supports a number of worthwhile causes
- Member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners and a Chartered Tax Advisor.
- Nadine also has the Advanced STEP Certificate in UK tax for international clients.
Nadine Jayes's expertise
Wills
Trusts
Estate planning
Lasting power of attorney
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