The Wills and Probate Team, led by David Welham, is long established and has extensive experience.

We pride ourselves on providing a service which is both friendly and professional, and on understanding our clients' objectives. We recognise that in many instances we will be advising you during a very difficult and distressing time.

We have car parking and easy access for the disabled at our Colchester and Clacton offices, and we offer home visits for those unable to travel.

We are well placed to act for you in the preparation of Wills, the administration of estates, inheritance tax planning and the creation and management of trusts, as well as in registering Enduring Powers of Attorney, preparing Lasting Powers of Attorney and supporting the elderly and vulnerable through applications to the Court of Protection.

We can advise you on the various taxation issues which arise in the administration of estates and in the preparation of Wills.

Wills

• Preparing Wills and amendments
• Advance Directives dealing with life-sustaining medical procedures
• Statutory Wills for those who are mentally incapacitated

Powers of Attorney and Court of Protection

• Preparing Lasting Powers of Attorney
• Registering Enduring Powers of Attorney
• Applications to the Court of Protection
• Advice for Deputies of the Court of Protection

Administration of Estates

• Estate administration
• Distribution of assets
• The preparation of Deeds of Variation
• Guidance on contested Wills
• Advice on inheritance tax

Trusts

• Advising on Will trusts
• Preparing lifetime trusts
• Administering on Inheritance tax