Wills, Trusts, Probate Overview
Reasons to choose Wilson Browne
- Direct access to your legal team
- Transparent costs
- Range of Fixed fees
- Sorry, no legal aid
- Free initial consultation
Making complicated things simple is key to the way we work.
Fixed fees and cost certainty
To keep things simple, no matter what the issue, we’ll be able to give you a clear indication of the final cost after the first meeting.
Our Wills start from £375 (+VAT at £75 = £450) for a single, standard Will. Examples of what falls outside of the description ‘standard’ include (but are not limited to) having multiple beneficiaries, leaving multiple gifts, advice on trusts, and inheritance tax advice.
At the time of the meeting, you will be informed if additional charges are likely to be incurred.
If you need any Specialist advice on Wills, contact Wilson Browne Solicitors or speak to our team directly on 0800 088 6004
Why Choose Wilson Browne Solicitors for Wills, Trusts and Proabte?
We are genuine experts, recognised by the Law Society, The Legal 500 (a who’s who’ of the legal world), and other professional bodies. By listening carefully we’ll gain a proper understanding of your circumstances, views and personal wishes through a step-by-step, face-to-face meeting where we can also identify additional issues that might also need resolving. For instance, in addition to a Will, it could be that some form of Trust is to your advantage. If so, we can set it up for you, advise on taxation (different Trusts get taxed in different ways), even run it for you as trustees.
When necessary, we’ll work with accountants and IFAs we trust, based locally in Leicestershire and Northamptonshire, to help us put everything perfectly in place to safeguard your future.
Wills are important and not something to be done ‘on the cheap’. By using a qualified, regulated solicitor you are getting years of experience and expertise from a solicitor who is duty-bound to keep their knowledge right up to date.
The cost of getting it wrong or producing a poorly drafted Will far outweigh the cost of getting it done properly in the first place. For example, if you are unmarried and cohabiting or have children from a previous relationship, it is particularly important that you consider obtaining legal advice to ensure that your wishes are met and your loved ones are protected. Furthermore, business owners or those with foreign assets should consult a lawyer as a DIY Will could result in unforeseen tax bills which careful Will drafting could have prevented. These errors could result in part of the Will becoming invalid or (more worryingly) the entire Will could be invalid.
We cover all areas of legal advice for individuals and Commercial law having offices in Northamptonshire and Leicestershire, operating from Northampton, Kettering, Corby, Higham Ferrers, Wellingborough and Leicester and can meet at a location that suits you.
If there is a dispute about a Will (Contested Wills) we can help. It could be that the person who made the Will did not have the mental capacity to do so, that they were unduly influenced, that proper provision was not made for dependents, or that the Will itself is fraudulent.
We are delighted that our team has again been recognised by the Legal 500.
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Our experienced Wills, Trusts & Probate solicitors understand the peace of mind that comes from knowing your affairs are in order. From our offices in Corby, Higham Ferrers & Rushden, Kettering, Leicester, Northampton and Wellingborough, we advise our clients on the best way to provide for their loved ones, maximise tax efficiency, and ensure that everything is legally binding.
Whether you’re looking for assistance with drafting or updating your will, are administering the estate for a deceased person, or are considering assigning Lasting Power of Attorney, our knowledgeable team can help.
If you’re looking for a ‘local will writing service or probate specialists near me’, then we can help.
Frequently Asked Questions on Wills, Trusts and Probate
What is the difference between a will and a trust?
Wills are legal documents providing instructions on distributing assets to beneficiaries after death. While trusts are legal structures designed to protect assets for someone one that are looked after by a third party. The main difference is that trusts can be used both during and after ther life of the creator, while Wills do not come into effect until after the death of the creator.
How to find out if a will exists for free?
If a will exists, you may be able to locate who drafted and stored it online using the National Will Register. You can search also the database on the government website to find a Will and download a copy – however, there is a £1.50 fee.
Does the executor of a will have the final say?
While executors oversee estate administration, they don’t have the final say when it comes to settling an estate and are must act impartially while carrying out the wishes of the deceased.
How to leave money to charity in will
If you’re looking to donate to charity in your will, donations will either be taken of the value of your estate before inheritance tax is calculated or could even reduce inheritance tax rates altogether, if 10% or more of your estate if left to charity.
Charitable donations in a will can either be fixed amounts, an item, or what’s left after other gifts have been distributed.
What happens to a joint will when one person dies?
When one partner dies, the surviving partner must stick to the original terms of the will – meaning it can’t be updated and a new will can’t be created to replace or challenge it.
Do you have to register a will?
While there’s no legal requirement to register a will, it’s strongly advised that you do. Registering a will allows an executor to find it, and also helps to prevent incorrect distribution of assets and tackle fraud.
Can the executor of a will take everything?
Executors are only entitled to executor fees to cover their services. While an executor can also be a beneficiary of a will, it’s a common misconception that executors can take everything from an estate.
