Comprehensive, sensitively delivered legal support for seniors, vulnerable adults and the families who care for them.
A well-drafted Will is the cornerstone of an orderly estate. We prepare single, mirror and mutual wills; discretionary and life-interest trusts; and full inheritance-tax planning aligned with current HMRC allowances (including the residence nil-rate band).
An LPA appoints trusted people to make decisions on your behalf if you lose capacity. We prepare both types, act as Certificate Provider, and register the documents with the Office of the Public Guardian on your behalf.
Following a bereavement, we can secure the Grant of Probate or Letters of Administration, prepare HMRC IHT accounts, collect and value assets, settle liabilities and distribute the estate — with clear, itemised billing throughout.
Navigating Local Authority means-testing, NHS Continuing Healthcare eligibility, and Deferred Payment Agreements is complex. We provide independent advice on funding options — and, where appropriate, challenge unfair assessments.
If a loved one has already lost mental capacity and no LPA is in place, the Court of Protection can appoint a Deputy. We prepare applications, act as professional deputy where required, and support families through annual reporting to the OPG.
Urgent, confidential support where undue influence, financial abuse or coercive control is suspected. Injunctions where necessary.
Legally binding advance decisions to refuse specified medical treatment, together with statements of wishes.
Ongoing administration of existing family trusts, including annual tax reporting and trustee support.
Downsizing, equity release advice, and transfers between family members with full tax review.
Will disputes, Inheritance Act 1975 claims and mediation between family members.
Succession planning for family businesses, shareholder agreements and business-property-relief structuring.
