Solicitors Estate planning

Estate planning in the UK is a comprehensive process through which you arrange for the management and distribution of your assets during your lifetime and after your death. It encompasses everything from drafting wills and setting up trusts to appointing executors and planning for inheritance tax. Effective estate planning ensures that your wishes are respected, your loved ones are provided for, and any potential disputes are minimised. The solicitors and lawyers featured below possess extensive expertise in every aspect of estate planning, ensuring your wishes are secure.

James Winfield

Hampshire GU30 7PQ

Estate planning Solicitor Hampshire

19 years of experience

Does not accept legal aid

James is a private client lawyer with over 20 years’ experience in regional, national, international and high street firms. He is a full member of the Society of Trusts & Estates Practitioners (STEP) and The Association of Lifetime...

John Cato

Birmingham B12 0NS

Estate planning Solicitor Birmingham

36 years of experience

Does not accept legal aid

With 36 years of experience, John Cato is a highly skilled solicitor and Solicitor-Advocate, providing expert legal services in employment law, family law, divorce, litigation, and dispute resolution. His ability to represent clients in court allows for a...

Prashant Chaudhary

Southall UB1 3DB

Estate planning Solicitor Southall

Does not accept legal aid

Prashant Chaudhary is a specialist solicitor based in Southall, offering expert legal services in Family Law, Wills, Trusts, and Estate matters. With a wealth of experience, he provides comprehensive legal support tailored to his clients' needs, handling everything...

Mark Hunter

Liverpool L11 1BX

Estate planning Solicitor Liverpool

29 years of experience

Does not accept legal aid

Mark Hunter is an specialist personal injury solicitor and the owner of Mackrell & Thomas. Mark has considerable expertise in all types of personal injury claims, ranging from fatal accidents and catastrophic injuries to minor whiplash and sprains....

Kumar Subramani

London W1C 2DL

Estate planning Solicitor London

22 years of experience

Does not accept legal aid

Kumar Subramani is a highly experienced solicitor based in London, fluent in Bengali, English, Greek, Hindi, Malay, Turkish, Urdu, Tamil, and Malayalam. With over 22 years of legal experience, he offers a broad range of services, specializing in...

What does estate planning involve?

Will drafting: Creating a legally binding document that clearly states how your assets should be distributed.
Trust establishment: Setting up trusts to manage and protect assets, often for tax efficiency and to benefit specific beneficiaries.
Inheritance tax planning: Structuring your estate to minimise tax liabilities and ensure maximum benefit to your heirs.
Appointment of executors and trustees: Designating trusted individuals to administer your estate and manage any trusts you’ve established.
Powers of attorney: Appointing someone to make decisions on your behalf if you become incapable of doing so.
Succession planning: Ensuring a smooth transfer of business or family assets to the next generation.

How can a solicitor help with estate planning, and what does it cost?

A specialist in estate planning can:

Provide tailored advice: Assess your assets, family circumstances, and financial goals to develop a strategy that protects your legacy.
Draft and review documents: Prepare wills, trust deeds, and powers of attorney that meet current legal standards and reflect your wishes accurately.
Advise on tax efficiency: Recommend strategies to reduce inheritance tax liabilities and maximise the value of your estate for your beneficiaries.
Plan for contingencies: Outline arrangements for potential future changes, such as incapacity or shifts in family dynamics.

Costs vary depending on the complexity of your estate and the range of documents required. Many solicitors charge hourly rates ranging from £150 to £400, while others offer fixed-fee packages for standard will drafting or basic estate planning services. An initial consultation—often free or available at a reduced rate—can help you understand your options, obtain an estimate of expenses, and develop a tailored estate planning strategy.

Qarrar SOMJI

Birmingham B12 0NS

Estate planning Solicitor Birmingham

11 years of experience

Does not accept legal aid

Qarrar Somji is a solicitor based in Birmingham, specializing in a wide range of legal areas, including Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), Bankruptcy, Civil Litigation, Court Claims, Defamation, Dispute Resolution, Divorce, Employment Law, Family Law, Insolvency, Landlord & Tenant Litigation, Neighbour Disputes, Tribunals, Trust & Estate Disputes, and Wills. With his extensive experience across...

Jan MARZEC

London GU7 1JX

Estate planning Solicitor London

25 years of experience

Does not accept legal aid

Jan MARZEC, an independent lawyer in London, specializes in fraud, employment litigation, bankruptcy, neighbor disputes, and healthcare law. With over 25 years of experience, Jan MARZEC provides comprehensive legal services in various areas, including: Neighbor Disputes: Assisting clients in...

Christopher SHEPHERD

London SW19 INE

Estate planning Solicitor London

Does not accept legal aid

Fluent in English and German, Christopher Shepherd is a highly skilled solicitor specializing in civil litigation, dispute resolution, and estate matters. As a Partner with extensive experience representing clients up to High Court level, he is dedicated to...

Shah Ali

London E1 2LX

Estate planning Solicitor London

13 years of experience

Does not accept legal aid

Shah Ali is a highly accomplished solicitor based in London, with 13 years of experience in family law, immigration, intellectual property, bankruptcy, conveyancing, and wills, trusts, and estates. As the founding Senior Partner of Waterstone Solicitors, he has...

5 Solicitors Wills trust and estate (domaine de droit rattaché pour Estate planning)

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Sophie DONOVAN

West Midlands DY14 9HZ

Estate planning Solicitor West Midlands

12 years of experience

Does not accept legal aid

Sophie Donovan is an experienced solicitor based in the West Midlands, specializing in a wide range of legal areas, including family law, Wills and probate, debt recovery, and residential conveyancing. With 12 years of experience in the legal...

Emeka Ezekwe

Ilford IG1 2SD

Estate planning Solicitor Ilford

25 years of experience

Does not accept legal aid

Emeka Ezekwe is a highly experienced solicitor based in Ilford, with 25 years of expertise in family law, divorce, litigation, and wills, trusts, and estate matters. Since qualifying in 2000, he has built a strong reputation for providing...

Diarmuid McKeown

Belfast BT1 3GN

Estate planning Solicitor Belfast

47 years of experience

Accepts legal aid in Estate planning

Areas of Practice Personal Injury My firm McKeowns is recognised as a leading Personal Injury practice within Northern Ireland. Our approach to handling claims has been centred entirely on caring for clients. From the moment of instruction until...

Merlin BATCHELOR

Norwich NR1 2NG

Estate planning Solicitor Norwich

12 years of experience

Does not accept legal aid

Merlin Batchelor is a highly experienced solicitor advocate, notary public, and managing director at Notary Near Me, based in Norwich. Specializing in conveyancing and probate, Merlin has a broad range of experience handling legal matters, from straightforward house...

Mark Cairns

Derbyshire DE55 7DD

Estate planning Solicitor Derbyshire

41 years of experience

Does not accept legal aid

With 41 years of experience, Mark Cairns is a seasoned solicitor specializing in residential and commercial conveyancing, wills, trusts, estates, and neighbour disputes. Having joined Rickards & Cleaver in 1986 and later becoming a Partner, he has a...