Trusts, Wills & LPAs

Trusts, Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney

Inheritance


Helping secure your welfare if not provided for in a Will
The Inheritance Act allows the Court to provide for your financial welfare in the event that your spouse, former spouse or civil partner (upon whom you or your children were financially dependent) dies without making a Will or makes inadequate provision for your welfare in their Will.

In these circumstances it may be possible to make a claim to the Court for financial provision (including maintenance or lump sum payments). Such cases are often complex and can be particularly sensitive as they are likely to involve close family members. Our Family Team lawyers have experience in this specialist area and can help steer you through the process and act as your advocate in representations to the Court.

Powers of attorney

Helping protect your welfare, health and financial interests

There may come times in your life when you feel your best interest would be protected by allowing someone else to make decisions on your behalf on either a permanent or temporary basis. 
Giving someone power of attorney provides a legal framework for them to act for you. There are currently two types can be set up: Ordinary power of attorney allows one or more people to make decisions concerning your finances whilst you still have mental capacity. This can be limited to all or just some of your assets and may be permanent or temporary (whilst you are on holiday or in hospital for example). Lasting power of attorney gives someone you trust the legal authority to make decisions about your finances, your health or your welfare, should you in future become incapable of making these decisions yourself (through dementia or illness for example) or simply no longer wish to make decisions.

Wills & trusts

Helping you plan your succession

Whatever your age, marital status or stage in life, once you have decided to make or update your will it is important the advice you receive is both thorough and dependable. Most people have a broad plan of how their property and possessions should be distributed but have often underestimated the sheer volume of things that need to be considered. Our experienced lawyers will not just ensure your intentions are fulfilled by drafting a Will, but will ask the questions that make sure you are fully considering the extent of your estate, how it can be assessed, how it will be liquidated and taxed and how or when your beneficiaries’ inheritance is to be transferred.
In some cases you may need to create a framework for yours or your beneficiaries’ assets to be managed under a Trust. This may be for tax planning purposes or where children are involved, to protect family assets, where someone is incapacitated or even to transfer assets whilst you are still alive. Our experienced team can offer you advice on when a Trust may be appropriate and how it can be structured and implemented, whilst handling all of the technical and statutory requirements needed to put this in place.

Costs and Service Information

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Price List

 The price list shows our standard fees, but every case is looked at on an individual basis and we will create personal documents to suit your personal circumstances and specific needs. The fee will be agreed with you before there is any commitment or obligation on your part.


If you need to make an appointment for a Will or LPA, or you want to find out more, please call us on 0161 368 1559 and ask to speak to our Wills Department. We will be happy to work with you to find what suits your needs. 


Bespoke packages of a range of services are available. Please call our Wills Department to make a consultation appointment.

Is it time to write your will? Get in touch with the team on
01925 949 120


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