Wills, Trusts, Probate & LPAs Solicitors – Securing Your Future and Your Family’s Legacy

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Planning for the future can feel like a momentous task, but with the right expert help, it does not have to be. Our experienced private client team understands the personal nature of estate planning. It’s not just about legal documents it’s about providing peace of mind and ensuring your loved ones are protected.

We are here to help you manage concerns such as Inheritance Tax, planning for care home fees, and ensuring your assets pass smoothly to the people you choose.

Protecting your legacy – Our private client services

We provide a full range of specialist services to help you secure your future and manage your estate effectively.

Inheritance tax & wealth planning

Strategically arrange your affairs, including lifetime gifting. Using reliefs to legitimately minimise Inheritance Tax liabilities and maximise the value passed to your beneficiaries.

Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs) & Deputyship Order

Appoint trusted individuals to make decisions about your Property & Finances and Health & Welfare should you lose mental capacity. We also assist with Deputyship Orders and other Court of Protection issues.

Probate & estate administration

We handle the efficient administration of an estate following a death, whether a valid Will exists (Probate) or not (Intestacy). Our team manages all legal, tax, and property matters to ensure timely distribution of assets.

Will writing services

Ensure your estate passes to your loved ones according to your precise wishes. We provide tailored advice, covering complex family structures, minor children, and specific bequests.

Setting up a Trust & asset protection

Establish and administer various Trusts to legally safeguard assets from potential claims, minimise tax, protect vulnerable beneficiaries, or ensure your wealth is managed across generations.

Contesting Wills & claims / contentious probate

Our team can advise on the process of challenging the validity of a Will or making a claim against an estate under the Inheritance Act.

Deeds of variation

Legally alter the distribution of an estate after a death, often used to make the estate more tax-efficient or to benefit a new beneficiary.

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Meet the team

To learn more about our Wills, Trusts, LPA’s and Probate experts visit our ‘Meet the team page’.

Why estate planning matters – Key considerations

Acting now ensures you retain control and protect your assets from unnecessary costs and future complications.

Minimising inheritance tax – Strategic planning can significantly reduce your estate’s tax burden, maximising the wealth you pass on.

Protecting vulnerable beneficiaries – Setting up a Trust allows you to safeguard the interests of beneficiaries who may require additional support or protection for their inheritance.

Planning for care home fees – Proactive measures and expert advice can help legally protect your assets from being used entirely to pay for future care home fees.

Ensuring your wishes are heard – An LPA gives you control over who makes decisions for you if you cannot, avoiding lengthy and expensive Court of Protection applications.

Why choose HRJ Foreman Laws Solicitors for your Wills, Trusts, LPA’s and Probate matters?

We provide a full range of specialist services to help you secure your future and manage your estate effectively.

Every family’s situation and needs are unique, and you need a dedicated expert to carefully handle it for you. We are committed to the highest professional standards and compassionate client care.

Accredited experts – As members of STEP (The Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners), we are acknowledged Trust and Estate Practitioners. We also hold the Lexcel accreditation, – the Law Society’s quality mark for excellence in legal practice management and excellence in client care.

Compassionate guidance – We appreciate the personal and emotional nature of estate planning, offering support and clear explanations throughout the process.

Full estate planning services – We provide tailored advice on all connected legal matters, from drafting complex Trusts to handling difficult estate disputes.

Integrated legal services – As a multiservice law firm, our team can also advise you on your other legal needs, from conveyancing, family law, litigation, company and commercial law and commercial property law.

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Retrieve a Will, Lasting Power of Attorney, or Deeds from our archives

If you need to retrieve a Will, Lasting Power of Attorney, or Deeds from our secure archive, you can find out how to do that on our document retrieval page.

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Costs for Wills, trusts, lasting powers of attorney, uncontested probate and estate administration.

We operate on a fixed-fee basis for legal services such as Will drafting and Lasting Powers of Attorney, ensuring you know the exact cost upfront.

For more complex matters, such as full estate administration, Trusts or probate we will provide a clear, detailed cost estimate and regular updates, as soon as we understand your unique circumstances. We also provide guidance on the costs of all our private client services.

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Ready to plan for your future?

To talk to us on all matters connected to estate planning, including Wills, Trusts, Probate, and Lasting Powers of Attorney, call us or complete our online enquiry form.

Call us on: 01462 458711

Email us at: info@hrjforemanlaws.co.uk

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