Wills, Probate & Estate Planning

Hardly any area of law presents more of a minefield for the individual than that of inheritance.  Family life has become considerably more intricate than in the past.  Second families, co-habiting couples, civil partnerships and the possibility of assets abroad which are subject to different laws of succession, all contributing to making the whole issue of inheritance far more complex.

Our clients want clarity not confusion

Many aspects of inheritance law have changed recently.  Our lawyers can offer the best way to guide you through the maze of legislation in clear understandable language and help you shelter your assets, including those in Italy, and ensure that your loved ones will not be overburdened with an unreasonable inheritance tax liability.  We can advise on the following:

• Wills

• Lifetime tax planning 

• Trusts

• Probate

• Contentious probate

• Deeds of Variation

• Court of Protection work

• Lasting powers of attorney 

Also, if you have recently inherited and your legacy has been eroded by inheritance taxes we may be able to assist in varying your loved one's will and open up the potential for recovery of part of the inheritance tax paid against the estate.
 

Leave a legacy not a misunderstanding.

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