H C L Hanne & Co

Our private client team is headed by Nia Jones who qualified as a solicitor in 1980. Nia is a member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners and of the Probate Section of the Law Society. Private client work involves will making and the administration and distribution of estates, together with advising on related matters. Our team has many years' experience in drawing up wills and dealing with estates, both large and small. Will Making Some people wonder why it is necessary to make a will, especially where they have made it clear to friends and family how they want their belongings and assets distributed. At best, such informal arrangements provide no certainty and people's recollections often become muddled with the passage of time. The lack of a will creates uncertainty and tension amongst families at a very sensitive time. This can create rifts that take years to heal. At worst, the law of intestacy may ensure that your property is distributed completely against what your wishes would have been. For example if you are married or in a civil partnership and have children, only £125,000 will go to your spouse. With today's house prices in London this can cause real hardship to a widow, widower or civil partner. It is safer to make a will to ensure that matters are dealt as you wish and to avoid confusion amongst family members after your death. Your will can of course always be changed. Our specialist team can offer advice on the best way of giving effect to your wishes. Once your will has been drawn up, a copy will be stored in our secure safe free of charge. This way you will always know where it is should you want to make any changes.

Telephone:
020 7228 0017

Fax:
020 7326 8300

Website Address:
www.hanne.co.uk