Wills, Trusts and Probate

Making a will creates certainty, reduces worry and gives the peace of mind of knowing exactly how money, property and possessions will be dealt with after death.  Making a will is usually the first step in structuring affairs in order to minimise liability for inheritance tax.  Our Team is happy to advise.

If someone has died, we can provide practical guidance to help executors and next of kin deal with the administration of the estate.  We can help determine the size of an estate for probate and inheritance tax purposes.  We can prepare an application for a grant of representation and help lodge the required forms with the relevant organisations to collect monies due to the estate and settle any outstanding debts.

We can arrange the transfer or sale of any shares and work with our Property Team to handle the sale of any property or land owned by the deceased.

Our services include advice and support in the following areas:

• Lifetime gifts
• Wills
• Trusts
• Powers of attorney
• Grants of probate
• Winding up and distributing estates