Steina McKenna leads the Client Engagement team at W&P Legal, focusing on building meaningful relationships and making estate planning accessible and straightforward for individuals and families. She works closely with clients and referral partners to ensure they understand the value of wills, probate and legacy planning, guiding them through complex decisions with clarity and empathy. Steina develops partnerships with organisations and professionals to expand access to legal services and supports community initiatives such as bereavement cafés and awareness events. She has a particular focus on succession planning, helping businesses look beyond assets to consider who will take on key roles and their responsibilities, to ensure these decisions are clearly defined, reducing uncertainty and helping to protect both relationships and legacies.
Estate planners routinely advise clients on legacy and succession, yet many practices remain underprepared for their own transitions. W&P Legal’s Steina McKenna explains what estate planners need to think about to protect the future of