Wills & Probate

The majority of us take steps to protect our wealth and other assets throughout our lives. But it’s just as important to ensure that they are protected from death. It’s not something we like to think about, but getting your affairs in order now, will ensure your wishes are met, allowing you to provide for you family and loved ones.

Specialised Legal Assistance: Wills and Probate Services

Our experienced team of specialist Wills and Probate solicitors will work with you to ensure that your assets and wealth are passed on to those you have chosen. We’ll also help you to ensure that your estate is inherited in the way you want. Planning for your death is never easy, but it’s essential. Let us help.

Comprehensive Support for Various Entities

Acting for individuals, partnerships, trusts, companies, investors, and financial institutions, our solicitors have a wealth of experience working with clients across London, the UK, and internationally.

Understanding Wills and Probate

A Will is a legal statement specifying how your wealth will be managed after your death. Probate is the legal process that takes place in order to manage the estate of someone who has died. It is a complex matter and each case is unique, so it’s vital you find the right support.

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Why Ackroyd Legal?

We’re committed to delivering the highest level of service, alongside fair, honest, and professional advice. Our job is to make your life easier, at every stage of the process. We’re ready to help you with any aspect of wills and probate.

Here are just some of the reasons to choose Ackroyd Legal for your wills and probate requirements:

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Skilled & Experienced

From the moment you get in touch, we put you first. Our skilled and experienced team of wills and probate experts will work hard to find the best solution for you and deliver the best possible outcome.

Fixed Fees

When you work with Ackroyd Legal, you pay a single, fixed fee. There’s no hidden costs or unexpected charges. We’ll provide you with a fixed quote before we start work and ensure you understand exactly what you’ll be paying, and what you’ll receive in return.

We Listen To Your Needs

We listen to your needs, and we keep you in the loop at every stage of the process. When you work with us, you’ll be introduced to your own case handler, who will ensure are kept informed. They’ll always be on hand if you need them.

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Contesting a Will

If you believe that you have an interest in the estate of the deceased but weren’t named in the Will, you may be able to contest it. We’ll help you establish if you have a valid claim and advise you on the next steps.

Disclaimer of Interest

Sometimes, people want to give up their inheritance. This can be done through a Disclaimer of Interest. Our experts can help you assess your options and pursue the right course of action.

Dealing with Intestacy

When someone dies without a legally binding Will, they are classed as intestate. This can be incredibly complex and difficult for those they leave behind. We’ll guide you through the process and resolve the matter as quickly and efficiently as possible.

Creating Your Will

It’s incredibly important to make a Will. Our specialist solicitors can take care of the entire process. We’ll prepare and draft your legally binding Will, ensuring it reflects your wishes.

Estate Planning

Making plans to manage your estate after you pass away is incredibly important. We can guide you through the process, supporting you as you make complex and difficult decisions, including considerations such as Lasting Power of Attorney, Tax, Trusts, and Deprivation of Assets.

Probate Guidance

Probate is the legal process that takes place in order to manage the estate of someone who has died. Probate can be a complex matter and it’s important to get the right support. We’ll guide you every step of the way.

Validating a Will

When someone dies, you’ll need to establish if they had made a valid, legally binding Will. We can support you through this process.

Inheritance Tax Planning

Inheritance tax and trusts planning can help minimise the Inheritance Tax burden on your beneficiaries. Using our expertise, we can help you do this legally and efficiently for maximum savings.

Importance of Having a Will

Thinking about death is never easy but nonetheless, it is one part of life that is inevitable and will happen to all of us at some point. It is, therefore, extremely important to have a will so that you ensure your loved ones are protected and your do not die intestate (without a will).

Circumstances of Dying Intestate

The circumstances of not having a legally binding Will, is known as dying Intestate which means that you have no ability to decide how your Estate is distributed, and this would lead to the following challenging scenarios being presented to the deceased family.

Understanding Power of Attorney

A power of attorney is a legal document that allows someone to make decisions for you or act on your behalf if you are unable or unwilling to do so. One of the primary reasons for the popularity of the document is to provide you with protection in the event that your health deteriorates.

To start with, you need to know what the Court of Protection is and who it helps. The Court of Protection aims to assist individuals who lack the mental capacity to manage their own assets.