Elderly & Vulnerable Clients
Our team of specialist lawyers has a wealth of knowledge and experience in providing advice on the law as it affects the elderly and vulnerable. We pride ourselves on offering sympathetic and practical advice to our clients.
Probate
A probate lawyer will give you clear guidance about the different levels of service on offer, the steps involved, the costs and probable timings.
Wills, Trusts & Tax Planning
Our specialist lawyers provide high quality, intelligent advice that is comprehensive, considered and clear.
Wills, gifts and other applications
Our Court of Protection team is one of the most experienced in the country in advising deputies and attorneys on formal applications for gifts, wills and property transactions, such as applying to the Court for authority to replace a co-owner of a property who has lost capacity.
Inheritance Act claims
A lawyer can often find alternatives to court proceedings in Inheritance Act claims, preventing heavy costs and damage to relationships.
Probate disputes
When someone dies, bitter disputes can arise between family members or between family and non-family beneficiaries such as charities.
Wills & succession
A will is an essential part of your personal financial planning.
Trust creation
Creating a trust can have significant tax and other advantages. We advise on the Inheritance Tax and Capital Gains Tax implications of setting up a trust, and assist trustees with trust management.
Trust management
The successful use of trusts requires effective management.
Inheritance Tax advice
Inheritance Tax can often be minimised with careful planning.
Estate planning advice
Careful planning can reduce your estate's tax bill considerably. As specialists in succession and related tax planning, we can offer practical and effective advice on a wide variety of issues.
Will disputes
Our expert lawyers include members of The Association of Contentious Trust and Probate Specialists and are experts in dealing with these types of disputes. They will adopt a sensitive but commercial approach, looking for innovative solutions, and will strive to get the best outcome for you.
Trust disputes
Our expert lawyers include members of The Association of Contentious Trust and Probate Specialists and are experts in dealing with these types of disputes. They will adopt a sensitive but commercial approach, looking for innovative solutions, and will strive to get the best outcome for you.
