Wills and Probate

This is a very specialised area of the law. Our lawyers have the experience and expertise to provide you with the best possible advice that could save you or your beneficiaries money.

We can assist you to make a Will, or alternatively to review your current Will, advise you about tax planning and administer an estate after death.

Wills

To ensure that the property and money in your estate is left in accordance with your wishes.

Trusts

Can be arranged to come into effect during your lifetime or after death and have several advantages.

Administration of Estates

It is best to obtain expert advice in relation to administering an Estate.

Powers of Attorney

To enable you to give authority to another person to act on your behalf should for example you become ill.

Tax and Estate Planning

To significantly reduce your liability to pay Inheritance Tax.

Court of Protection Applications

If a Power of Attorney has not been appointed, you may need to apply to the Court of Protection for authority to deal with a persons estate on their behalf. We can advise you and make the application.

For a free half an hour consultation regarding any aspect on Wills and Probate, please ask for Edward Smyth or Ray Wood.