Gorvins Solicitors

Wills, Trusts and Probate

Gorvins' Estate Planning Department offers specialist advice in the following areas:

    * Wills
    * Inheritance Tax Planning
    * Probate and Estate Administration
    * Powers of Attorney
    * Court of Protection work

Wills

Whether you need a simple or a complex will, our dedicated team of specialists can help you make the right decisions.

By understanding the provision you want to make for your partner or spouse, children and other family members, we can ensure you have complete peace of mind. Practical advance planning means your assets will go to the right people, and that your inheritance tax liability is minimised.

Seventy percent of the population die intestate; that is, without leaving a valid will. This can mean that their property does not pass to the people they would wish to benefit. Even married people or those who have registered a civil partnership do not automatically inherit everything from their partners. For unmarried couples, the consequences can be disastrous if an estate passes to distant or even estranged relatives by operation of the rules on intestacy. Second marriages and new relationships can complicate matters further and a properly written will is essential to ensure that the desired outcome is achieved.

Making a will is usually a straightforward process – but it can have huge benefits for those you leave behind, including:

    * Indicating your preferred funeral arrangements
    * Choosing who receives your possessions or property
    * Appointing executors to administer your estate
    * Creating trusts for children or other family members
    * Appointing guardians for your children
    * Making gifts of money or property to family, friends or favourite charities
    * Reducing or even eliminating tax liabilities.

As your circumstances change, we can also advise you on updating your will.

Telephone:
0161 930 5151

Fax:
0161 930 5152

Website Address:
www.gorvins.com