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Wills & Probate Law, Probate Litigation & Law for the Elderly

Wills & Probate Law

Making a Will is an important step in preparing for the future. Our experienced and sympathetic Solicitors can help you plan and draw up a Will in accordance with your wishes to ensure that your loved ones are catered for.

A Will can also ensure your tax liability is kept to a minimum.

In addition to distributing or transferring property, a Will may have other functions.

It may be used to name a guardian for any minor children or to create a trust and designate a trustee to handle an estate (property left after death) on behalf of children or others.

A Will may also be used to name a personal representative or "executor" to handle the property and affairs of the deceased from the time of death until an estate is settled.

We can also advise you if you have been named as an Executor of a Will or a Trustee and our experienced team will ensure a smooth and hassle-free distribution of the Estate.

Anyone over 18 years of age can make a Will. If you are getting married, buying your first home, starting a family, or there has been a recent significant change in your life, you should strongly consider making a Will. We offer a speedy service in these situations:

• New Wills
• Free Storage of your Wills
• Amendments to your existing Wills
• Probate and Administration of Estates

• Public Guardianship Office work
• Advice and assistance for the elderly
• Disputes over Wills
• Powers of Attorney

Please contact us to find out more and to discuss how we can help you.

Probate Litigation

Have you recently been bereaved and are encountering issues with the terms of the will?

There are many reasons why a person may contest a Will, and it is important to realise that this is their right - providing, of course, they have an interest in the Estate.

We can advise you about your rights either to make or defend a claim.

Please contact us to find out more and to discuss how we can help you.

Law for the Elderly

There are many misconceptions relating to ageing and how the law affects the elderly. We appreciate the concerns you may have about your home; equity release schemes; Inheritance Tax; your family; seeing your grandchildren and your health - both mental and physical. A Will can be a useful way to protect you and those you love. We can talk to you about arranging an Enduring Power of Attorney or how we may assist you if you have an elderly friend or relative who needs legal help. Legal Aid may be available in some circumstances.

Please contact us to find out more and to discuss how we can help you.