Whether or not you own property, have the responsibility of a family or have remarried, you should think seriously about having your Will prepared. For most people, this is simple and inexpensive. Having a Will makes the administration of your affairs easier and less stressful for your loved ones once you are gone. A Will also ensures that your property goes to the people you want it to.

We will advise on the structuring of your family and business assets, whether they are modest or substantial, in order to avoid unnecessary taxation now, provide security and an income in retirement and, eventually, to be passed onto your beneficiaries quickly and without excessive taxation.

When someone close to you dies, you will benefit from the expertise, understanding and practical help we can provide. We can advise you if another solicitor prepared the Will or if there is no Will. We will attend to the immediate legal formalities, administer the estate, seeing to bequests and dealing with all tax matters.

As you grow older, or if you have elderly parents, you may worry about how you will manage in the future. By talking to a solicitor now, you can provide peace of mind for your dependents and yourself and an easier transfer of responsibility when it is necessary. If it is too late to plan ahead and those you care about can no longer take such decisions, we may still be able help you.

• Making/changing your Will
• Effects of divorce/re-marriage
• Reviewing/changing your Will
• Choosing executors
• Inheritance Tax opportunities
• Establishing and managing trusts
• Giving to charity
• Passing on significant assets/lifetime gifts
• Estate Administration
• Grant of Probate/dealing with intestacy
• Lasting Power of Attorney