Protecting your family's future with expert wills, trusts, inheritance tax planning and lasting powers of attorney. Specialist solicitors in Chester, Cheshire and North Wales.
Estate planning is the process of putting arrangements in place to ensure your assets pass to the right people, in the most tax-efficient way, with the minimum of delay and cost. It is not just about making a will — a comprehensive estate plan covers everything from inheritance tax to care fee planning, lasting powers of attorney to business succession.
Good estate planning is proactive, not reactive. It means thinking ahead about what you want to happen to your estate — and taking steps now to make that happen, rather than leaving it to chance or the default rules of intestacy.
Our specialist solicitors will take the time to understand your circumstances, your family, your assets, and your wishes — and then advise you on the most appropriate planning for your situation.
Without a will, your estate passes under intestacy rules — which may not reflect your wishes.
Inheritance tax at 40% can significantly reduce what your family inherits — planning can reduce or eliminate this.
Without planning, care home fees can consume the family home — trusts can protect it.
Blended families and unmarried couples face particular risks without proper planning.
Business owners risk their business passing to the wrong people without succession planning.
A comprehensive range of estate planning services — tailored to your circumstances and delivered by specialist solicitors.
A professionally drafted will ensures your wishes are carried out, your loved ones are protected, and your estate passes to the right people.
Trusts can protect assets from care fees, provide for vulnerable beneficiaries, and form part of a wider inheritance tax planning strategy.
We advise on all aspects of IHT planning — from nil rate band trusts and gifting strategies to business property relief and agricultural relief.
An LPA ensures someone you trust can manage your affairs if you lose capacity — essential for any comprehensive estate plan.
Protecting the family home and other assets from care fees, sideways disinheritance, and future relationship breakdown.
Ensuring your business passes to the right people in the most tax-efficient way — including business property relief and shareholder agreements.
Our solicitors specialise in wills, trusts and estate planning — not generalists covering every area of law.
Clear, fixed fee quotes before any work begins. No hidden costs, no surprises.
Based in Chester, serving clients across Cheshire, North Wales and beyond. Home visits available.
We help you plan ahead — not just react to events. Regular reviews to keep your estate plan up to date.
Contact our specialist estate planning solicitors for a free initial consultation. We will listen to your circumstances, explain your options, and provide a clear fixed fee quote.
Estate planning is the process of arranging your affairs to ensure your assets pass to the right people in the most efficient way possible. It typically involves making a will, setting up trusts, planning for inheritance tax, putting lasting powers of attorney in place, and considering care fee planning. A good estate plan is reviewed regularly as your circumstances change.
The best time to start estate planning is now — regardless of your age or the size of your estate. Many people assume estate planning is only for the wealthy or elderly, but this is a misconception. Anyone who owns property, has children, runs a business, or has assets they want to protect should have an estate plan in place.
There are several legitimate ways to reduce inheritance tax, including: making use of the nil rate band and residence nil rate band; making gifts during your lifetime; setting up trusts; taking out life insurance written in trust; making use of business property relief and agricultural property relief; and charitable giving. The right strategy depends on your individual circumstances — we provide personalised advice.
While it is possible to make a basic will without a solicitor, professional advice is strongly recommended for any estate planning beyond the simplest circumstances. Errors in wills and trusts can be costly and difficult to correct after death. A specialist solicitor will ensure your estate plan is legally valid, tax-efficient, and tailored to your circumstances.
The cost depends on the complexity of your estate and the planning required. A straightforward will starts from a few hundred pounds. More complex estate plans involving trusts, IHT planning and LPAs will cost more, but the potential savings — in tax, care fees, and family disputes — typically far outweigh the cost. We provide fixed fee quotes before any work begins.
Speak to a specialist today. We'll protect your family's future with a tailored estate plan — wills, trusts, IHT planning and more.
Free initial consultation. Fixed fee quotes. Chester, Cheshire & North Wales.
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