Services

Will writing

To avoid the uncertainty of dying intestate, everyone should take advantage of this most basic of estate planning products.

Why is it important to make a Will?

    Married couples: Should you die without a will (intestate),     there are rules which dictate how your money, property and     possessions should be distributed. This may not be the way     you would have wished.

    Unmarried couples: Without a Will your partner may not     receive anything. Your entire estate would probably be     divided between your children or other living relatives.

    Divorced or separated: Without a Will your ‘ex-spouse’     could be entitled to claim a part of your assets.

    Parents of young children: Appointing Guardians in a
    Will ensures that the courts are aware of whom you would wish to care for your children after     your death.

Not only will we make your wishes crystal clear but there are also ways in which we can help to protect your hard earned assets for the future of your loved ones.

Mitigating Inheritance Tax
It may be possible to reduce the amount of tax payable on an inheritance if advice is taken in advance and a Will is made. For married couples and Civil Partners who’s Nil Rate Band is not wholly used on first death the remaining portion can be transferred to their surviving spouse.

Guardianship and Childrens' Trusts
Through your Will, we will help you to nominate who you would like to care for your children when you are no longer around.

Protective Property trusts
Through this means, a significant share of a principal home can be protected from the demands of long term care fees so that its value may be passed on to your children.

Advance Directives (Living Wills)
If you do not want to have your life prolonged artificially or you would like to specify arrangements for your treatment or medical care, we can help you to do this through a Living Will.

Deed of Variation
You can vary the terms of a person’s Will, within two years of their death, in order to redistribute their assets, including saving Inheritance Tax, by using a Deed of Variation. It should be understood that a Deed of Variation may not be straightforward and should not be regarded as a substitute for a Will.

Secure Storage
We can arrange for the secure storage of your valuable documents including Wills, Enduring Powers of Attorney, Deeds etc.

Lasting Powers of Attorney
Through a Lasting Power of Attorney you can give someone you trust the power to manage your Property and Affairs and/or your Personal Welfare should you be unable to do so for yourself.

Probate Services
We can help executors with the onerous tasks of identifying the estate, approaching the Probate Court, dealing with the Inland Revenue, changing property titles, establishing and administering any trusts for their lifetime and completing minutes and documentation.

Conveyancing
Where assets need to be equalised we can arrange for a conveyance document for the transfer of half of a property or for normal residential conveyancing for property purchase or sale.

Deed of Severance
We will arrange for a Deed of Severance where property is owned as Beneficial Joint Tenants and there is a need for ownership to be as Tenants in Common.

Personal and Corporate Insolvency
If you are facing personal or business difficulties that seem insurmountable get in touch with us for a confidential assessment of your situation. Don't delay, early attention can save you from drastic consequences. Simply leave contact details on our contacts page and an advisor will be in touch. All the work we do is strictly confidential.

Change of Name
We can arrange for a change of name by deed poll if you wish it.