Wills & Probate

A professionally drafted will ensures your estate passes to the people you choose and makes life far simpler for your loved ones. We prepare single and mirror wills with fixed fees from £195 + VAT, and can advise on more complex arrangements involving trusts or inheritance tax.

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When someone passes away, probate is the legal process of administering their estate. Our probate team can handle as much or as little as you need, from obtaining the grant of probate to full estate administration, with clear, fixed-fee options.

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A Lasting Power of Attorney lets someone you trust make decisions about your finances or your health and welfare if you are ever unable to. Putting LPAs in place alongside your will protects you during your lifetime, not just after death.

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Trusts can give you extra control and protection over how your assets are passed on, for example to provide for young or vulnerable beneficiaries, or to protect assets for future generations. We will only recommend a trust where it genuinely benefits you.

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With careful planning you can reduce the inheritance tax your estate may have to pay and pass on more to your family. We can advise on the available allowances and thresholds, lifetime gifting, and the use of trusts.

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Many people worry about their home having to be sold to pay for care. While there are no guarantees, careful planning can help protect a share of your assets for your family. We will explain honestly what is and isn't possible.

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If you need to challenge a will or defend one, or there is a dispute over how an estate is being administered, our team can advise on your options and represent you sensitively and effectively.

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A will is a legal document you make during your lifetime setting out how you want your estate distributed after your death. Probate is the legal process that takes place after death, by which your executors obtain the authority to administer your estate and carry out your wishes. In short, a will records your wishes; probate is how they are put into effect. If an estate is in dispute, our contentious probate solicitors can help.

Yes. We offer fixed-fee options across much of our wills and probate work, for example wills from £195 + VAT, and we are always clear about costs from the outset, with no hidden surprises. For more complex estates we will explain our charges before any work begins.

Most people benefit from both. A will deals with your wishes after death, while a Lasting Power of Attorney protects you during your lifetime if you lose the capacity to make decisions. Putting both in place gives you and your family the most complete protection.