Making a will is one of the simplest ways to protect the people you care about. We help you set out your wishes clearly so that, when the time comes, your estate passes to the right people with the least difficulty.
We also guide families through probate after a bereavement, taking on the paperwork and legal steps so you can focus on what matters.
What we help with
- Writing and updating your will
- Lasting powers of attorney (property and finance; health and welfare)
- Applying for grants of probate and letters of administration
- Administering and distributing estates
- Estate planning and advice on inheritance
- Dealing with intestacy where there is no will
How it works
What to expect
Understanding your wishes
We talk through your circumstances, your family and what you want to happen.
Advising on the options
We explain the choices, including tax and practical considerations.
Drafting the documents
We prepare your will or power of attorney clearly and correctly.
Signing and storing
We make sure documents are validly executed and safely kept.
When the time comes
For probate, we handle the application and administration on the family’s behalf.
Clear, transparent fees
For uncontested probate the SRA requires us to publish indicative fees. See our Fees page.
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Common questions
What happens if I die without a will?
Your estate is shared out under the intestacy rules, which may not reflect your wishes. A will lets you decide who receives what and who manages your estate.
What is a lasting power of attorney?
It lets you appoint someone you trust to make decisions for you if you later lose the ability to make them yourself. There are two types: property and finance, and health and welfare.
Do you handle the whole probate process?
Yes. We can take on as much or as little as you need, from obtaining the grant to fully administering the estate.
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