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Did you know that over two-thirds of people pass away without leaving a Will? In such cases, if no apparent relatives can be found, the estates are passed on to the Crown. This results in millions of pounds being received from unclaimed estates every year.
At Rose & Rose, our specialist private client solicitors are here to help you with every aspect of estate planning and estate administration. Whether you need assistance in making your will, navigating the estate administration and probate process, or advice on lasting powers of attorney or inheritance tax planning, we have the expertise to guide you through each step. We can also provide expert advice in cases where there is a dispute over a will, estate administration or inheritance.
Estate Planning Solicitors Near Me
Rose & Rose is a well-established law firm located in Kingston upon Thames regulated by the SRA. We are committed to providing our clients in Kingston and the surrounding areas with a first-class legal service that offers value for money.
At Rose & Rose, we believe that you don’t have to compromise between quality and affordability. Whether you need further information on our estate planning services or want to arrange an initial consultation to discuss your legal situation, please email us at info@roselegal.co.uk or contact any member of our team below.
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Estate Planning Solicitors
Our private client team understands the importance of proper estate planning and administration. Our dedicated wills and probate solicitors are committed to providing expert advice and guidance tailored to your specific needs. We can help you with a range of estate planning and administration services, including:
Making Your Will:
Our solicitors can help you draft a legally sound and comprehensive will that reflects your wishes and ensures your assets are distributed according to your instructions.
Wills Disputes:
In the unfortunate event of a dispute arising over a will, our team can provide expert guidance and representation to help resolve the matter effectively.
Inheritance Tax Planning:
We understand the complexities of inheritance tax and can provide tailored advice to help minimise your tax liabilities and maximise the value of your estate for your loved ones.
Inheritance Act Claims:
If you believe you have not been adequately provided for in a will or under the intestacy rules, our solicitors can assist you in claiming under the Inheritance Act.
Lasting Powers of Attorney:
We can help you establish powers of attorney to ensure your financial and healthcare decisions are managed by trusted individuals in the event of incapacity.
Trusts:
Our solicitors can advise on the creation and management of trusts for both inheritance tax planning and estate planning purposes, providing you with peace of mind and protection for your assets.
Trusts Disputes:
Should a dispute arise concerning a trust, our team can provide expert advice and representation to help resolve the matter efficiently and effectively.
Probate:
We can guide you through the probate process, ensuring that the estate of your loved one is administered smoothly and in accordance with their wishes.
Contentious Probate:
In cases where disputes arise during the probate process, our solicitors have the experience and expertise to handle contentious probate matters with sensitivity and efficiency.
Estate Administration:
Our team can assist you with all aspects of estate administration, from gathering assets to distributing them to beneficiaries, ensuring that the process is carried out accurately and efficiently.
Court of Protection and Deputyships:
If a loved one lacks mental capacity and requires someone to manage their affairs, we can help you apply for a deputyship through the Court of Protection.
Get in touch with our Solicitors today.
Frequently Asked Questions
Whilst possible to write your own will, there are laws governing in the interpretation, construction and validity of Wills. Failure to understand what makes a valid Will could mean that your own Will may be invalid or certain gifts may not affect as you would wish.
If you do not have a will, the Intestacy Provisions will govern who your estate passes to and who will be entitled to administer the estate, your property may end up in the hands of people who you would not wish to benefit.
Yes, many people assume that their spouse will inherit everything if they do not have a will. This is not always the case, especially where children are involved. If you have an existing will before you were married, this will have been revoked by marriage.
Yes, it is quite common for an executor to also be a beneficiary, however you need to ensure that there will be no conflict between executors and beneficiaries.
A Will can only be disputed for certain reasons. It can be alleged that the Will is invalid for some reason i.e. the Will maker lacked capacity when he made the Will, he did not know or approve the contents of the Will, or the Will was made under fraud or duress. If there are no issues regarding the validity of the Will a disappointed beneficiary may be able to make a claim under the Inheritance Act.
The Inheritance Act allows certain categories of people to make a claim should the Will or Intestacy Provisions fail to leave them reasonable final provisions, the categories are: spouse, ex-spouse, child, step-child, someone who has cohabited with the deceased for a minimum of two years or someone who has been maintained by the deceased for a minimum of two years.
As an unmarried parent, you have no rights to the estate should the other parent die. You may be able to claim under the Inheritance Act if you can show that the deceased parent was maintaining you.
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