Julie Bell, a consultant at a law firm in Manchester, specializes in advising on all aspects of private client matters, particularly focusing on high net worth individuals and trusts. She serves as deputy, attorney, executor, and trustee for her clients and holds a STEP qualification with distinction. Notably, Julie edited the 10th edition of the Law Society’s Will Draftsman’s Handbook in 2019 and regularly lectures on the STEP Advanced Certificate in Will Preparation and Administration of Estates. Additionally, she is an active member of the STEP Manchester committee and holds the position of chief examiner for Wills and Probate Level 6 for CILEX. Alongside her professional engagements, Julie contributes to the academic realm as a part-time law lecturer at Staffordshire University.