Wills Department

Wills and Enduring Powers of Attorney

This Department specialises in Wills, Tax Efficient Trusts, and Enduring Powers of Attorney.

Making a Will is one of the most important things you can do to ensure that your wishes regarding your property, money and possessions are carried out in the way that you want.

The time to make a Will is NOW.

If you die without making a Will additional administration will be necessary and your estate may not be distributed according to your wishes and also at greater expense to your beneficiaries.

If your estate/joint estate is currently over £300,000 INCLUDING your home you should also consider tax planning.

A properly constructed will ensures that:-

Executors of your choice are appointed.

Your wishes are carried out as you intended.

There is no room for misunderstanding or dispute.

Your spouse or partner and any children are properly provided for.

Children under 18 have guardian/s properly appointed to look after their interests until they reach the age of majority.

Estate winding-up time is minimised.

Inheritance tax liability is mitigated and in many cases can be eliminated altogether.

There are a number of measures that can be taken in order to achieve this. Due to the ever-increasing value of property more and more estates are being brought into the tax net for a growing number of people who would certainly not consider themselves to be wealthy. 

Our fees are fixed and we are happy to make home visits, usually at no extra charge. At our meeting we will discuss all aspects of estate planning that are relevant to your circumstances.