When preparing a will, you will not only be able to decide how receives what from your estate but will also have the peace of mind to know that, when the time comes, your affairs will be in order.

If you die without a will then your estate is distributed in accordance with the rules of intestacy. This can mean that loved ones are not provided for in accordance with your wishes. Further, it will take longer to deal with he estate and things can become more costly and time consuming to deal with.

Before you make a will we will ask you to consider what your estate consists of and how you would like this to be distributed. We can then talk you through the options available to you and explain any financial and tax implication that may arise.

We can provide you with expert advice as to how the setting up of a trust may assist your loved ones. This especially applied to children and the vulnerable.

When considering making a will, issues such as trustees, executors and possibly guardians all need due consideration. Again, we can assist you to come to the right choices thus providing you with peace of mind.

Dealing with a person's estate once they have passed away can be both complex and time consuming. It is make considerably easier if there is a will. However, this is not always the case. The majority of people in the UK have no will.

If a person has no will, we can assist in obtaining the relevant papers to deal with the estate and will thereafter be able to assist in paying any debts due, any tax liability and distributing the estate.

If a person has a will then we can assist in dealing with the paperwork, paying any taxes due and deal with the administration of the estate.

From time to time, challenges to a will happen. If this should be the case then we are happy to provide assistance.

We are happy to look at a will that you may have had prepared on your behalf some years ago. It may be that your circumstances have changed in that you may have divorced or even married for the first time. You may have had children. It is important that your will meets your needs at the relevant time. Changing your will is neither difficult not time consuming but will ensure that your wishes are met and your loved ones are provided for. We generally recommend that wills are reviewed at least every five years.

Powers of Attorney enable you to nominate a person who can take care of your affairs should you not be in a position to do so. This can include running your business for you and having control of your bank account. We can assist you in submitting the relevant paperwork to put into place such a power. We can also assist with living wills and powers of attorney dealing with health issues and medical treatment.

If we can assist with any wills or probate then please feel free to contact us. We are more than happy to come and see you in your own home if you prefer. You can rest assured that we will provide you with the most professional service that provides you with the peace of mind that you require.