Whether you need to prepare a Will, manage the estate of someone who has passed away, or put a Power of Attorney in place, each situation brings its own sensitivities and complexities that benefit from clear guidance and professional support.
Our Wills, Probate and Power of Attorney services can assist you with all of the following:
Making a Will is an important step that ensures your money and property are distributed according to your wishes. Many people delay creating one, often because they do not want to think about the future. However, leaving it until a crisis can lead to disputes or situations where a Will cannot be completed in time.
A Will can be updated at any stage of your life, which means it can change as your circumstances change. Having a valid Will in place helps avoid difficulties for your loved ones and provides clarity at a time when it is most needed.
If there is no Will, assets are distributed under government legislation. This can result in those closest to you receiving nothing, even if that was never your intention.
Probate is the process of proving that a will is valid (if there is one) and confirming who has authority to administer the estate of the person who has died.
Before the next of kin or executor named in the will can claim, transfer, sell or distribute any of the deceased’s assets they might have to apply for a grant of probate. We can help you through the process, formalities and complications.
A deputy is an individual appointed by the Court of Protection to make decisions on behalf of an individual who lacks the mental capacity to take the decisions themselves.
A deputy may be appointed to make decisions about a person’s property and finances or about a person’s health and welfare.
A power of attorney is a legal document that enables you to appoint one or more trusted people (known as attorneys or donees) to manage your affairs and make decisions on your behalf in the event that you lose mental capacity.
There are two types of LPA, one that deals with finances and one that deals with health.
Contact us with your email address or telephone number and we will contact you the same day with an appointment to come and talk to us.
Call us on 01525 376 611 or email hello@fmtsolicitors.co.uk.
We advise our clients to review their Will every 2-5 years.
However, if there have been major changes to your life such as getting married, divorce, having children and other change in circumstances, it is advisable to update your any prior document to reflect these changes.
In particular, unless a Will is made in contemplation of your marriage, it becomes invalid should you later marry.
Our fee for a simple Will is £300 plus VAT. This is based on the following assumptions:
Where a Will is more complex, prices shall increase. For example:
The inclusion of a life interest trust for a surviving partner/spouse to remain living within the property until they pass away
Severing a tenancy in relation to a property to allow a separate share owned by you to be gifted to beneficiaries of your choosing (additional £100 plus VAT)
A mirror Will is one which is identical to that of a spouse or partner. Our fee for simple mirror Wills is £450 plus VAT. This is based on the following assumptions:
Where mirror Wills are more complex prices shall increase. For example:
