Questions and Answers
We can take the hard work out of drafting Wills for you.
We can assist you with every stage of the Probate process (in England and Wales).
We can complete your Lasting Power of Attorney and registration with the Court of protection
We can assist with Court of Protection Deputyship applications
"The life of the dead is placed in the memory of the living" Marcus Tulliuis Cicaro
Four reasons why you need a Will
Don’t delay - It’s easy to make a will – and it will save your family unnecessary distress at an already difficult time.
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A will makes it much easier for your family or friends to sort everything out when you die – without a will the process can be more time consuming and stressful.
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If you don’t write a will, everything you own will be shared out in a standard way defined by the law, which isn’t always the way you might want.
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A will can help reduce the amount of Inheritance Tax that might be payable on the value of the property and money you leave behind.
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Writing a will is especially important if you have children or other family who depend on you financially, or if you want to leave something to people outside your immediate family.
What is Probate?
Probate is the process of dealing with the estate of someone who has died, which generally means clearing their debts and distributing their assets in accordance with their will or the intestacy rules.
Why you should make a Lasting Power of Attorney
IA lasting power of attorney (LPA) is a way of giving someone you trust, your attorney, the legal authority to make decisions on your behalf if you lose the mental capacity to do so in the future, or if you no longer want to make decisions for yourself..
Court of Protection Deputy
We can assist you in applying to the Court of Protection to appoint a Deputy for someone who no longer has capacity. Contact us for further details.