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
A surprising number of people have not bothered to make a Will.
Perhaps they assume there is no need? Occasionally, that is correct. But most often it is seriously wrong.
There may come a time when, because of physical problems, it would be more convenient for a relative or friend to deal with your financial affairs. Such help would be vital if you were to lose your mental faculties.
A Will appoints executors to administer the deceased’s estate. If there is no Will, then certain relatives, entitled to the estate under the “rules of intestacy”, can apply to the Court to appoint administrators.
Fay Debrick – Solicitor
Fay qualified as a solicitor in 2004. She specialises in Wills, Probate and Elderly Client matters.
Tel: 01255 254265
Email: fdebrick@tsplegal.com