Wills and Probate
Whether you are looking to the future or administering an estate, here at Dudden Law Solicitors, we offer expert legal services to help utilise the legal framework needed. No matter how complex the financial affairs or family relationships, as experienced solicitors we will be able to navigate the challenges whilst offering expert legal services tailored to your specific needs.
As one of the area’s leading law firms, our knowledgeable team can provide a variety of Wills and Probate services. These can be tailored to meet the complex needs of any individual. These services include:
- Bespoke Will drafting
- Probate and Estate Administration
- Lasting Powers of Attorney
- Tax Planning and Trusts
- Executor advice
- Advising on lifetime gifts and equity transfer
- Probate disputes
- Trust and Occupation Agreements
- Court of Protection and Deputyships
- Releasing equity
- Guidance on care home financing
- Inheritance disputes and contesting wills
- Contesting/objecting to registration of Powers of Attorney
Writing a Will
Writing a Will can be a challenging process, yet it is important to ensure that your wishes are maintained following your death. Without a Will, your estate will be defined by law and may not be in line with your wishes. Our dedicated team will safeguard your assets to ensure your loved ones are provided for.
Estate Administration
Losing loved ones, relatives and friends can be an incredibly emotional and traumatic time. Dudden Law Solicitors can relieve the burden by administering the estate whether there is a Will or not.
Dudden Law Solicitors can assist you with a number of issues which arise from a death from inheritance tax disputes, contesting a Will and ensuring you and your loved ones receive what is lawfully yours.
Inheritance Tax Plans
Our specialist team can help you maximise the value of your assets, especially in situations where an estate is valued above the Inheritance Tax threshold. We can assist with everything from Will implications to lifetime gifts.
Organising Lasting Powers of Attorney
Our specialist team can offer advice and assistance with the drawing up Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPA) for both Property and Financial Affairs and Health & Welfare. The Powers enable an individual to legally appoint another person to make financial and personal decisions on your behalf, whether you can no longer do so or if you simply no longer want the burden of dealing with day-to-day matters.
Legal experts you can trust
We know that when it comes to wills and probate services, every person will have unique requirements. Our experienced team have the knowledge and practical experience to assist with the specific challenges you face. Our dedicated team understand your issues and can provide practical services and informed legal advice, so that you have the support needed during a difficult time.
Legal Experts
Whether you are the executor or administrator of an estate or are looking to draft a will and organise affairs, we are ready to help you navigate the potential issues which may arise. We can protect assets and manage family disputes via our array of probate and will services, so you can rest assured that our team will take care of your affairs.
If you are looking for legal advice or assistance relating to any of the above areas, our team of solicitors are ready to assist. To find out more about our will and probate services, please contact our experienced team today.
Professional Will Writing To Protect What Is Important To You
At Dudden Law, we take pride in helping you plan the future that you want. In the UK, will writing services is offered by our specialists who intend to protect your estate and provide peace of mind. As previously mentioned, every estate is different, which is why we listen to your objectives so that our advice is relevant.
The Drafting Of A Will And It’s Importance
A legally valid will ensures that your assets are will be distributed according to your will. In the absence of a will, the law determines who inherits the estate which can be problematic. Therefore, having a will provides guidance to your loved ones, easing needless tension during trying times.