WILLS, TRUSTS & PROBATE DEPARTMENT

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The importance of making a Will cannot be emphasised enough. Each Will is tailor-made for you, taking into consideration your personal financial circumstances, family commitments, possible taxation and in particular Inheritance Tax.

 

After a death, it is important to those who are left behind that the estate is administered with sympathy as well as with efficiency. It involves obtaining valuations of all the assets and debts of the estate, agreeing the tax liability, applying for the Grant of Probate (or Letters of Administration in the event that there is no will) and then, with the benefit of the Grant, gathering in the assets of the estate and administering them in accordance with the Will or the Laws of Intestacy, as the case may be.

 

In some cases, a trust may arise under the provisions of a Will, or intestacy, and that trust could last for many years. It will normally require the advice and assistance of a solicitor and in many cases a skilled financial adviser.

In dealing with the personal affairs of clients, it is appropriate to mention Lasting Powers of Attorney and Court of Protection Orders. These are normally granted to enable relatives, friends or professional advisers to administer the affairs of elderly or infirm persons who, for whatever reason, are unwilling or unable to manage their own affairs.

 

Marshall Hall Levy offers an initial appointment of up to 30 minutes at the cost of £144.00 inc VAT (payable at the outset) in respect of all matters.

 

Will Fees start FROM £220 plus vat and disbursements, other matters will be quoted accordingly.


Areas covered


  • Wills
  • Trusts
  • Probate & Administration of Estates
  • Lasting Powers of Attorney & Deputyship (Court of Protection)
  • Change of name deeds