Making a will is vital if you want to be certain that your wishes will be met after you die. It can be easy to put it off, but the process may not be as difficult as you think. It's important to review and update your will regularly to make sure it always reflects what you want to happen to your estate (your property, savings and possessions).
Inheritance tax is an issue which affects many of our clients. Given the increased value of the average home, often the IHT threshold is breached, unless the estate has been planned carefully. We offer expert advice on how to best avoid this often unexpected burden which can force a quicker than wanted liquidation of estates.
Inheritance tax is an issue which affects many of our clients. Given the increased value of the average home, often the IHT threshold is breached, unless the estate has been planned carefully. We offer expert advice on how to best avoid this often unexpected burden which can force a quicker than wanted liquidation of estates.
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I am writing to express my appreciation for the exemplary service I have received from Susan McHale who has dealt with my will over the last six years. She has always provided a friendly, efficient and professional service and is a credit to your legal team.
Probate Lawyer is the specialist services team from Cavendish Legal Group a boutique law firm, established on the High Street 30 years ago and now trading in Mayfair and throughout the South East of England.Already London and the South East's most prolific conveyancing firm, CLG has organised itself for future success by recruiting the best teams, who work according to a proven formulation with expert guidance from Partner oversight.
Probate Lawyer is the specialist services team from Cavendish Legal Group a boutique law firm, established on the High Street 30 years ago and now trading in Mayfair and throughout the South East of England.Already London and the South East's most prolific conveyancing firm, CLG has organised itself for future success by recruiting the best teams, who work according to a proven formulation with expert guidance from Partner oversight.
Jonathan Frankel is a Partner of the Cavendish Legal Group. Jonthan heads up both our Civil Litigation and Private Client departments which are based in several branches around London. Jonathan has a wealth of litigation experience and successes. He covers contentious matters in the County Court and High Court, as well as in the First Tier Tribunal.
We'd just like to say thank you so much for all of your help in sorting Daddy's estate - we know it's your job but you were so helpful with everything including our million and one questions, we were completely clueless on our first visit to you but you took it all in your stride and helped us through this painful period.
While only a small percentage of estates are large enough to incur Inheritance Tax, you mustn't forget to factor this tax into your plans when you make your will. Passing on your estate efficiently and effectively can mitigate the burden that unexpected inheritance tax can bring. Inheritance Tax is a tax on the estate (the property, money and possessions) of someone who's died.
Planning for a happy, secure and fulfilling later life ensures that you can maximize the value of your estate. Making a will is the only way to be certain that your wishes will be met after you die. Many people put it off. They worry it will be complicated or expensive. But the process is really quite straightforward and if you plan ahead, presents excellent value.
Reviews (10)
Isobel Payne
Dec 31, 2021
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CLG were acting on behalf of my buyer, who is also a friend of mine. They were incredibly unresponsive, only taking a call from him after 7 months of being instructed. They repeatedly claimed to have not received emails, and used this as an excuse for not having actioned anything. Then, in the final days, they threatened the whole chain by realising they'd failed to check ID documents. They were the first ones to be instructed within the chain, and both myself and my buyer were keenly and promptly providing the necessary paperwork. They also had a month of working towards a date, during which time
Chaitanya Chavan
Dec 27, 2021
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Sara Menichelli
Dec 26, 2021
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Critical: Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness
A simple final staircasing transaction turned into a nightmare. Delays and incomplete information provided by Cavendish Legal to the lender and seller, meant that my valuation expired. I had to step in a number of times to move things forward. Unresponsive and unprofessional. Do not use them unless you want a bumpy ride.
A simple final staircasing transaction turned into a nightmare. Delays and incomplete information provided by Cavendish Legal to the lender and seller, meant that my valuation expired. I had to step in a number of times to move things forward. Unresponsive and unprofessional. Do not use them unless you want a bumpy ride.
Rory Cranfield
Dec 26, 2021
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Outrageously terrible. A transaction that should have taken 6 weeks given we already live in the property and were buying the remainder took nearly 6 months. It took so long that our mortgage offer expired and we had to go through the whole process again and subsequently got a worse rate, but here is the kicker - we found out by consulting another solicitor (which we had to pay for) that they were waiting for Santander to confirm that they were happy about a clause in our lease when the Santander guidelines state that our clause fell within what they deemed as acceptable. We had to threaten the
David White
Dec 20, 2021
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I tried to sell my Flat through Cavendish Legal. They were unprofessional, unresponsive and shambolic at times.
The Sale was agreed in March 2021 and the buyers pulled out in August 2021 as Cavendish legal failed to complete the requiste legal work.
I had four different solicitors during the six months, I raised three official complaints and had a very hard time getting compensation.
Would reccomend you find another solicitors if you are trying to sell a leasehold property.
The Sale was agreed in March 2021 and the buyers pulled out in August 2021 as Cavendish legal failed to complete the requiste legal work.
I had four different solicitors during the six months, I raised three official complaints and had a very hard time getting compensation.
Would reccomend you find another solicitors if you are trying to sell a leasehold property.
George Pink
Nov 11, 2021
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Critical: Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness, Value
Cant even to begin to explain as to how shocking this firm are. Part of the reason our house purchase fell through. The sale fell through about a month ago and today (out of the blue) we have an email asking for a piece of paperwork; its as if their heads are in the clouds.
Cant even to begin to explain as to how shocking this firm are. Part of the reason our house purchase fell through. The sale fell through about a month ago and today (out of the blue) we have an email asking for a piece of paperwork; its as if their heads are in the clouds.
Edmund Johnston
Oct 01, 2021
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An absolute shambles.
Totally unprofessional and totally lacking in Client service.
They seem incapable of returning telephone calls.
I lost the sale of a property as the purchasers Solicitors could not get any response from anyone at Cavendish,and I am not in the slightest bit surprised.
Avoid at all costs
I have given a rating of 1/5 because I have to, it is actually too high.
Totally unprofessional and totally lacking in Client service.
They seem incapable of returning telephone calls.
I lost the sale of a property as the purchasers Solicitors could not get any response from anyone at Cavendish,and I am not in the slightest bit surprised.
Avoid at all costs
I have given a rating of 1/5 because I have to, it is actually too high.
Yerke Yerke
Sep 22, 2021
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I am left with no choice but to leave a review to finally get in touch with the Walthamstow office, namely Ms Daisy Rice, Mr David Turner and Ms Ozgen Aydemir..we have left multiple request to hear back from them by constantly emailing, calling multiple times on a daily basis for the last couple of months. It is quite frustrating that we are at risk of loosing our new built property due to a complete radio silence from them. I am quite upset with the services they provided, and not sure there how we are paying to be our own solicitors…
Chloe
Jun 15, 2021
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Trisha at Cavendish Legal is amazing! Trisha was recommended to me by a friend and close colleague and I could not recommend her enough! Being a finance lawyer, I was really particular about what lawyer we used, particularly when the real estate market was so busy and timing was critical. Trisha was very responsive and on top of everything. She was very patient with all of my questions and was happy to help throughout the process. Unfortunately my property purchase fell through at the last hurdle but I will 100% use Trisha on the next purchase. Thanks so much, Chloe and Jonny.
Frank Lally
May 21, 2021
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We have just completed on the purchase of a property using CLG for the conveyancing and I would highly recommend their services. It took less than 9 weeks from start to finish and we were kept informed throughout. Daisy Rice is very professional, responsive and kept (us) calm under pressure! I will definitely use the services of CLG again and I would highly recommend them.
