Wills
Clear, properly drafted wills that do what you intend — including for business assets, blended families and overseas interests.
Protecting what you pass on
Wills, probate & succession.
Wills, lasting powers of attorney, estate administration and business succession — drafted with care, so they do exactly what you intend when it matters most.
A will is one of the most important documents you will ever sign, and for a business owner it is a succession plan as well. We prepare wills, lasting powers of attorney and trusts, and we administer estates — clearly, sensitively, and with a careful eye on the reliefs, the family realities and the business assets that make the real difference to what you leave behind.
Whatever the matter, our approach is the same: work out what you actually need, tell you plainly where you stand, and handle it properly — from a senior solicitor you deal with directly, in language that doesn't need a translator. It's law for people who have a business to run.
When clients come to us
You probably need us if…
You've never made a will — or the one you have predates your business, marriage or children.
You want to be certain your business passes to the right people.
You want to appoint someone you trust to act for you if you no longer can.
A family member has died and you're facing the job of dealing with the estate.
You're worried about the inheritance tax bill on what you'll leave behind.
You want to set up a trust to protect assets or provide for your family.
How we help
Wills, probate & succession — in practice.
The everyday work we do in this area. If what you need isn't listed, ask — the odds are we handle it.
Lasting powers of attorney
Property & financial affairs and health & welfare LPAs, so someone you trust can act if you cannot.
Estate administration & probate
Applying for probate and administering an estate, from valuation to distribution, with the tax handled correctly.
Trusts
Setting up and administering trusts to protect assets, provide for family or manage tax over time.
Business succession
Aligning your will, shareholder agreement and cross-option arrangements so the business passes on the way you want.
Inheritance tax planning
The trusts, reliefs and carefully drafted will that protect what you leave behind — structured properly, so the plan holds up.
Working with us
What to expect.
A straight answer, fast
We'll tell you quickly whether you have a problem worth worrying about, and what your realistic options are — no drama, no padding, no watching the clock.
Handled by someone senior
An experienced solicitor does your work and stays your point of contact throughout. You won't be pitched by a partner and passed to a junior.
Kept moving, kept informed
We push wills, probate & succession forward and keep you updated in plain English, so you're never left wondering where things stand or what happens next.
Common questions
Wills, probate & succession — your questions answered.
What happens if I die without a will?
The intestacy rules decide who inherits — and they may not match your wishes, can exclude an unmarried partner entirely, and often create avoidable inheritance tax and delay. A will puts you in control.
Why does a business owner need a will and a shareholder agreement?
The two documents work together. Your shareholder agreement can control what happens to your shares on death; your will deals with the value and the rest of your estate. Get them aligned and the business passes on cleanly — leave them to contradict each other and it may not.
Can you help reduce the inheritance tax on my estate?
Yes. We advise on the reliefs, exemptions and structuring — including trusts and the right form of will — that a tax-efficient estate depends on, and we make sure the documents are drafted to preserve them. Good planning during your lifetime is what keeps the bill down and probate simple.
Will I actually deal with a senior solicitor?
Yes. We're a boutique firm by design — you work directly with an experienced solicitor from start to finish, not a junior you've never met. The person who advises you is the person doing the work, and the person you can call.
How will I know what it's going to cost?
We agree the approach and the likely cost with you before any work begins. Where a matter is predictable we'll give you a clear price up front; where it genuinely isn't, a realistic estimate that we keep under review. Either way, the bill never arrives as a surprise.
Do you only act for businesses, or individuals too?
Both. We act for businesses and their owners, and for individuals and families on private-client matters. Many of our clients are business owners whose company and personal legal needs overlap — and we handle both.
Need help with wills, probate & succession?
Book a no-obligation conversation — a straight view on where you stand and what to do next.