Wills & Probate
WILLS
The making of a Will is one of the most important things we can ever do yet so many of us keep putting it off until another day. Our lawyers are able to advise upon a large range of legal solutions to difficult issues and will be able to draft and arrange suitably worded wills that enable you to be sure that Making a Will is vitally important for ensuring that:
- The people you want to receive gifts under the Will get exactly what we want them to get.
- The people we want to look after our affairs are the ones who are appointed to deal with your estate.
- Money or property is put into trust for children or people who are not able to look after their own affairs.
- You minimise your tax liabilities.
- We avoid having to pay unnecessarily large inheritance tax bills.
Our costs are not expensive we charge:
£150 + VAT for a single standard will not containing complicated trusts.
£225+ VAT for a joint/mutual will not containing complicated trusts
Particularly complex wills are charged on a time basis and we will be happy to indicate the costs upon telephone enquiry 01782 819611
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PROBATE
Our lawyers will arrange for the administration of estates in a timely manner.
The Cost
Our costs in assisting in the obtaining of a Grant of Probate or Letters of Administration in simple cases is £650 + VAT (£780) plus disbursements.
Estate Administration
Once the grant has been obtained the Estate has to be administered or wound up. We can assist you in dealing with all such matters, no matter their complexity.
The cost of administering the Estate are either a fixed fee based on a fraction or 1% of the total value of the estate or on a chargeable time basis. Please telephone us for further information on 01782 819611
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Lasting Powers of Attorney
If you want to have the peace of mind knowing that you and your financial affairs are being looked after should you become mentally or physically infirm, you can apply to be registered with the Court of Protection, a lasting Power of Attorney. To do so whilst you are mentally able to do so is cost effective and has enormous benefits. We will be happy to discuss the advantages with you. Please telephone us for further information on 01782 819611.
Our Costs
Individual
£500 (including VAT) and Power of Attorney Registration Fee £82 for either a Property and Financial Power of Attorney or Health and Welfare Power of Attorney.
£650(including VAT) and two Power of Attorney Registration fees £164 for both Property and Financial Power of Attorney or Health and Welfare Power of Attorney.
Couples
£500 (including VAT) and Power of Attorney Registration Fee £164 for either a Property and Financial Power of Attorney or Health and Welfare Power of Attorney.
£650 (including VAT) and two Court of Protection fees (£328) for both Property and Financial Power of Attorney or Health and Welfare Power of Attorney.
We can also offer home, hospital and hospice visits. Please telephone us on 01782 819611
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