The Probate team specialise in obtaining Grants of Probate. Letters of Administration and administering the estates. The team also takes instructions with regard to the preparation of wills, powers of attorney and giving inheritance and other tax planning advice. We pride ourselves in offering a professional service. We are pleased to take will instructions at our offices or by home visit. The probate team would be happy to assist in any of the following areas:
Preparation of Wills
Obtaining Grants of Probate and Letters of Administration
Administering Estates
Establishment of Trusts
Preparation of Estate and Trust Accounts
Inheritance Tax Planning
Public Guardianship Office Applications
Powers of Attorney (General and Lasting Powers of Attorney)
To enable us to assist you in preparing a will please complete the Will Questionnaire opposite and bring this with you when you attend our offices.
10 Good Reasons For Making A Will
To avoid the Rules of Intestacy. These Rules apply to everyone who does not have
a Will. They are complicated and suit almost nobody!
To choose who is to inherit your estate. Bear in mind that if you are not married or
not in a civil partnership, your partner will not inherit from you unless you state this in
your Will;
To appoint guardians for children aged under 18 and to decide what age you would
like them to inherit;
To make your Wills tax efficient;
To choose the Executors who will sort out your affairs;
To leave gifts to family or friends and show them your appreciation;
To leave money to charity;
To make arrangements for the care of pets;
To make sure children from previous relationships and elderly or disadvantaged
relatives are provided for;
To tell others about your funeral wishes.
And most of all, having a Will professionally drawn up by an independent solicitor
gives you peace of mind.
