Wills & probate

If someone dies, it is important that those left behind can obtain sympathetic but expert help and advice. Our specialist team understands the sadness and uncertainty that is felt after the death of a family member or friend, and the need for practical help in dealing with complex legal issues.

Make sure that the things you have worked for in life are protected, assets are preserved and loved ones provided for. Proper legal advice will give you peace of mind and security for those most important to you.

How we can help?

Making a Will - to ensure that your estate goes to the people you want to benefit, not to the taxman. If you die without leaving a Will, the law controls what happens to your estate
Reviewing your Will - review your plans from time to time and as your personal circumstances change, for example if you have children, buy property, get married or divorced
Inheritance Tax planning - make sure that no more of your assets are taxed than necessary. With high property prices, many estates are now subject to Inheritance Tax. Each Will we prepare is tailored to the personal and financial circumstances of the individual
Trusts - we can provide advice about creating and managing trusts to protect your assets and your family in the long term and providing for children
Administration of Estates - when someone dies, you may need to apply for a Grant of Probate in order to deal with their estate, sort out any tax, to gather in assets, and there may be a house or business to be sold.
Deeds of Variation - when someone dies, the family can vary the terms of the Will to minimise the impact of Inheritance Tax and to best provide for the needs of the family.

Luton office
T 01582 456222
Geoff Grimes

Berkhamsted office
T 01442 872141
Nigel Frostick
James Houghton

Private client
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