Wills, probate and trusts
Tanner & Taylor has a very well established private client practice which can deal with all aspects of Wills, Probate and Trusts. Our solicitors have comprehensive experience in the preparation of Wills for estates of varying sizes and complexity, as well as the ability to advise on the use of appropriate Trust structures and Estate Planning. We also undertake extensive Probate work and our solicitors have the experience, which facilitates the winding up of estates in a cost effective and professional manner.
We have Wills & Probate specialists across all of our offices and can offer experience in acting for a variety of clients with differing needs. We can tailor our advice and level of service to individual cases and are able to advise on areas including, but not limited to; Inheritance Tax, Capital Gains Tax, Estate Planning, Lasting Power of Attorney's and Post death variations. We also appreciate that some clients may be house bound or of ill health and therefore we happy to offer home visits to allow clients to ensure that their affairs are all in order.
The increasing complexity of modern family life has made Will planning more important than ever. Second marriages are common and estates are often larger than might be expected, mainly because of house price inflation. If you die without having made a Will, the intestacy rules apply in an arbitrary manner, particularly if there are no children. This may lead to your spouse having to share your estate with relatives whom you may never have intended to benefit. The only certain way to ensure that your spouse, partner or relative etc. inherits what you intend is by making a Will. This is especially important for unmarried cohabiting couples. Tanner & Taylor can advise clients on the importance of obtaining a Will.
Unmarried but living together? Please contact our Family Department for FREE advice on the importance of a Cohabitation Agreement.
There may come a time when, because you are incapable of managing your property and financial affairs or personal welfare, you will need someone to do this for you. You can formally appoint a friend, relative or professional to hold a Lasting Power of Attorney that will allow them to act on your behalf. A Lasting Power of Attorney is a legal document that lets you appoint someone you trust as an 'attorney' to make decisions on your behalf. Tanner & Taylor's specialist's can advise people of the importance and or need of obtaining a Lasting Power of Attorney. Tanner & Taylor can also advise on cases in the Court of Protection.
How much will it cost?
Tanner & Taylor can offer affordable fixed fees for a variety of their Private Client services.
Revising your Will after a relationship breakdown? Our Family & Matrimonial Department can offer FREE advice on any relationship issues you may be currently facing.
Wills, probate and trusts contacts
- Neeta Mehta
- Partner
- Christine Baigent
- Karen Markall
- Nikki Weston