Wills and Probate

Wills and Administration of Estates

With our experience and knowledge, we provide advice and guidance, through what can be a difficult time for clients, on all aspects of Wills, Tax Efficient Estate Planning and Administration of Estates.

• Administration of Estates, including advising Executors of their legal duties and responsibilities, advising beneficiaries on the provisions of a Will, dealing with the tax and financial implications of a Will, advising on claims against the Estate and ensuring Title and ownership rights are correct.

• Application for all types of probate applications from Grant of Probate, Administration Intestate, De Bonis Non Applications, Will Annexed Applications and Appointment of Guardian Ad Litem.

• Establishing and administering Trusts, including Trusts for incapacitated, vulnerable or underage dependants, Trusts established for tax planning purposes and Trusts for Charities.

• Advice on Ward of Court applications including advising on the legal position, outlining the steps to be taken, preparing all necessary papers and conducting ongoing correspondence with the Ward of Courts office.

• Comprehensive advice and assistance on drafting new Wills or reviewing existing ones, and providing a secure fireproof room, for storage of original Wills and documents.

• Expert practical assistance on Estate planning with an emphasis on Gift and Inheritance Tax.

• Advice on contesting of Wills.

Enduring Power of Attorney

With people living longer, the importance of thinking ahead can’t be underestimated. We provide a full advice, both practical and legal on how to deal with issues arising from same, and are skilled in dealing with elderly or vulnerable persons .

• A guide to creating an Enduring Power of Attorney

• Registration of an Enduring Power of Attorney

• Advice on Assisted Decision Making (Capacity) Act 2015