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Without a will you cannot control what happens to your assets when you die yet the majority of people still fail to make one. There is a common misconception that wills are only for the elderly, infirm or wealthy which means that many people die having made no provision for their nearest and dearest. This is particularly unfortunate in the case of sudden death, for example as a result of an accident; or in cases where
unmarried couples have lived together in the erroneous belief that the law will recognize their partner as a beneficiary.
Whether you are a private individual with a property or share portfolio, company
director, or business owner, we can offer wide-ranging, friendly, professional
advice specifically tailored to your individual requirements and
designed to minimize tax and death duties. Our Probate
service can also assist with the realisation and
distribution of assets following death.
We can also advise on Living Wills which come into
force if you are ill and unable to communicate your
wishes about treatment, and Enduring Powers of
Attorney which dictate what will happen if you become mentally incapacitated and unable to manage your affairs. Other services include succession planning, the appointment of executors, trusts, Court of Protection applications and charitable gifts.
If there is a dispute about a will we have a specialist litigation team with
experience in acting for executors or potential beneficiaries. |
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