Wills & Probate

Wills

We deal with a wide range of Wills to suit particular circumstances. Whilst for some a simple Will is sufficient, other clients may wish to use their Will as a vehicle to benefit their family in more subtle and indirect ways.

One example of this is the Lifestyle Will which we have developed. This enables our clients to protect their assets after death against the impact of such things as Inheritance Tax, nursing home fees, bankruptcy or divorce. This protection is achieved via a carefully blended combination of different types of Trust which are specifically written with these objectives in mind.

Another example is an arrangement known as an Advance Directive, or Living Will. Such a Will enables an individual of sound mind to make arrangements to refuse specified medical treatment, at such time in the future when he or she may have lost the competence to make such a decision. Although it is not possible to require a doctor to take any active step which would cause death, it is possible to refuse certain types of treatment in advance.

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Probate and Administration

The period following the death of a relative is a difficult time for anyone. We offer a sensitive yet practical service, helping to deal with the legal challenges that such an event presents. When administering estates, we combine our specialist knowledge and years of experience with an understanding and considerate approach.

We are able to advise on every aspect of funeral arrangements, registration of the death and dealing with HM Coroner, ascertaining beneficial entitlements, dealing with insolvent estates and dealing with different types of Grant of Probate.

We make arrangements to continue the deceased’s business and, once the Grant has been obtained, we assist in collecting in assets, paying liabilities, transferring assets and dealing with all tax considerations arising.

At the conclusion of the administration we produce a comprehensive set of accounts setting out exactly what comprised the estate and how it has been administered.

For further information or advice about Wills, LPAs & Probate, please contact:

Allison Crossman tel: 01483 273515

Adrian O'Loughlin tel: 01483 752700

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