Woodford Stauffer

Wills Trusts & Probate

Making a Will
Each Will we prepare is tailor-made for every client, taking into consideration his or her personal financial circumstances, family and commitments and the possible incidence of taxation and in particular Inheritance tax.

Woodford Stauffer provides full support and advice for the preparation and administration of wills. If you would like to find out more about our Wills service simply call us today 01252 375 376, download the Wills submission form and return it by post, or email us and we will respond as soon as possible.

Probate
After a death, it is important to those who are left behind that the estate is administered with sympathy as well as efficiency. Administration involves obtaining valuations of all assets of the estate, agreeing the tax liability, applying for the grant of probate and then with the benefit of that grant gathering in the assets of the estate and administering them according to the will or according to the law as the case may be.

Lasting Power of Attorney
If we become incapable of managing our own financial and legal affairs through dementia, mental illness, physical illness or severe accident we would have no opportunity to make our wishes clear. Steps would have to be taken to have the Court of Protection, a government agency, manage our affairs for us. We can avoid this by taking early action now by organising a Lasting Power of Attorney whereby we legally appoint another person to act for us. Where the Court of Protection has to step in, we can assist you.

Trusts
A trust is a separate legal body that owns assets for the benefit of the beneficiaries of the trust.  A trust is controlled and managed by the Trustees and several legal duties arise from taking up such a role.

If you wish to set up a trust, the decision as to what type of trust is best for you should only be made after detailed consideration of your aims, your family’s financial and other circumstances, and the current tax laws. We can help you with all these elements.

Telephone:
01252 375376

Fax:
01252 375399

Website Address:
www.woodfordstauffer.co.uk