David Bird, Partner, Wills,
Trusts & Probate
Hertfordshire Law Society President 2009

I qualified as a solicitor in 1995 and joined Crane & Staples in April 2000, becoming a Partner with the firm in April 2003.

I was Honorary Secretary and Treasurer of the Hertfordshire Law Society from January 2002 until January 2008, when I became Vice-President. I became the Hertfordshire Law Society President in 2009. I am mainly involved in tax planning, wills and probate, trusts and general advice for the elderly, including powers of attorney and Court of Protection matters.

Hobbies:

My sporting interests are very much of the outdoor variety - such as skiing, cycling and mountain walking (I am an active member of Hertfordshire Mountaineering Club).
I also have a passion for history and a decent pint of real ale! Many of these activities have been somewhat curtailed by the birth of my son Alec in April 2008!

Memberships:

STEP (Society of Tax and Estate Practitioners) – Full member
Solicitors for the Elderly – Full member
Hertfordshire Law Society – Council Member since 2002