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Writing a will does not need to be a costly experience. Our will writing service is designed to offer you the most convenience and flexibility, whilst providing a professional cost effective service. Why write a will? Preparing a will allows you to determine who will inherit your estate after your death.

Probate can often be an emotional and complex process. Writing a Will simplifies this process, however the executors are legally bound to obtain the Grant of Probate as swiftly as possible and with due diligence. Whilst any appointed person can carry out probate without any previous experience, it can be a daunting task and you may be faced with difficult questions that need urgent attention.

The importance of preparing your Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is all too often overlooked by people when planning ahead for their golden years. By preparing a Lasting Power of Attorney you are ensuring that the right people of your choice are legally allowed to deal with your assets and/or personal welfare should you become mentally or physically incapable of handling your own affairs.

Without an APT; vulnerable and disabled beneficiaries could be left unprotected, assets may be sold off to pay for residential care, your family could lose 40% of their Inheritance to IHT, or some beneficiaries may not inherit at all. What is an Asset Protection Trust? An Asset Protection Trust is a catch all term for any trust designed to protect your beneficiaries who would otherwise be left worse off.

Estate planning is the process of arranging how an estate will be structured, administered and disposed of prior to and after the event of death. Perhaps most importantly, estate planning can help to minimise tax liabilities of an estate and so reduce the inheritance tax that may be due on your estate.