Though it’s not something many people want to contemplate, it is extremely important to ensure that in the event of your death, your estate is distributed in accordance with your wishes. Without a valid Will, your estate will be distributed using a fixed process determined by the government, causing possible further stress and grief to your loved ones. A valid Will not an option but a necessity.
At Legal Guru, we have a team of solicitors who specialize in this complex area of law. We can provide foolproof and comprehensive legal advice in the following areas:
- Preparation of wills
- Testamentary trusts
- Discretionary family trusts
- Probate grants
- Letters of administration and administration of estates
- Testator family maintenance claims
- Claims against wills and estates
- Litigation contesting validity of wills
Wills are not just for the old and infirm. No matter how small your estate, a Will is necessary to ensure your final wishes are respected.
Alongside setting clear instructions as to what happens to the Estate of the deceased, a Will has many other purposes, including:
- Appointing an Executor
- Appointing Guardians for your children/property
- Name the beneficiaries
- Advise of the choice between burial or cremation
- Instruction about how debts and taxes will be paid
- Establishing a trust for a person with a disability
Our Wills and Estates team will make sure that your wishes and intentions are accurately documented. We help you with –
- Will writing / drafting
- Inheritance tax planning
- Administration of estates
- Lasting Power of Attorney
- Contesting wills
- Personal taxation
- Court of Protection matters
- Nursing home care
- Trusts
Trusts: Trusts can ensure long term financial provision, and at Legal Guru, our team of experts can advise you in every step of the creation of a trust most suitable to your needs and purposes.
Estate administration: We will handle all aspects of estate administration, including application to the court for obtaining probate, preparing tax forms and submitting the necessary tax forms.
Contesting a will: Validity of the will is usually challenged
- If it was signed incorrectly
- If the deceased was influenced by others in making the will
- Mental or physical incapability of the deceased person at the time they made the will
Meet us for comprehensive legal advice