Wills, Trusts & Estates · North Wales
Part of our wider Wills, Trusts & Estates services
Wills & Estate Planning Solicitors
North Wales
Specialist wills, trusts and estate planning solicitors serving clients across North Wales — including Wrexham, Flintshire, Deeside, Denbighshire, Conwy and Anglesey. Based in Chester, conveniently close to the North Wales border.
We act for clients across North Wales on wills, mirror wills, trusts, inheritance tax planning, estate disputes, deed of variation and probate. Costs confirmed in writing before any work begins.
No obligation — talk through your options first. Costs explained clearly.
Areas We Serve in North Wales
We act for clients across all of North Wales. If you are unsure whether we can help, please call us on 01244 757352.
Our Services for North Wales Clients
Wills & Estate Planning Services
From straightforward will writing to complex trust arrangements and estate disputes — all available to clients across North Wales.
Will Writing
Professionally drafted wills for clients across North Wales — single wills, mirror wills, and wills with trusts.
Find out moreTrusts
Discretionary trusts, life interest trusts, and protective trusts — protecting assets for your family.
Find out moreInheritance Tax Planning
IHT mitigation, lifetime gifting and estate structuring for North Wales clients.
Find out moreEstate Disputes
Contesting a will, Inheritance Act claims, and executor disputes — acting across North Wales.
Find out moreDeed of Variation
Redirect an inheritance after death to reduce tax or benefit other family members.
Find out moreProbate
Applying for probate and full estate administration for North Wales estates.
Find out moreWhy North Wales Clients Choose PDA Law
Conveniently Located
Our Chester office is just minutes from the North Wales border — easily accessible from Wrexham, Flintshire, Deeside and across North Wales.
Solicitor-Led Service
Your matter is handled by a qualified solicitor or experienced legal executive — not passed to a paralegal or junior member of staff.
Fixed Fees Available
We offer fixed fees for many estate planning services. All costs are confirmed in writing before any work starts.
Cross-Border Expertise
We regularly advise on estates with property in both England and Wales, and understand the cross-border issues that affect North Wales clients.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you act for clients in North Wales?
Yes. We act for clients across North Wales — including Wrexham, Flintshire, Deeside, Denbighshire, Conwy and Anglesey. Our Chester office is conveniently located close to the North Wales border, and many of our clients travel from North Wales for appointments. We can also advise by telephone or video call.
Can you advise on estates with property in both England and Wales?
Yes. We regularly advise on estates that include property in both England and Wales. The law of England and Wales applies to both jurisdictions for the purposes of wills and probate, so there is no additional complexity in most cases. We will advise you if your circumstances require specialist cross-border advice.
Do I need to come to your Chester office?
Not necessarily. We can conduct initial consultations by telephone or video call, and many clients prefer this. However, for the signing of wills and other formal documents, we may need to meet in person — either at our Chester office or, in some circumstances, at your home.
How much does a will cost for a North Wales client?
The cost of a will is the same regardless of where you live. We confirm costs in writing before any work begins. Contact us on 01244 757352 for a no-obligation quote.
Our Team
Your Wills & Estates Specialists
Our dedicated team acts for clients across North Wales and throughout England and Wales.
Nikolina Vukovic
Legal Executive — Wills, Trusts & Estates
Nikolina specialises in probate, wills, trusts and estate administration. She supports clients through what is often one of the most difficult periods of their lives — from straightforward administrations to complex estates involving property, inheritance tax and sensitive family circumstances.
Darren Steele
Senior Private Client Executive · STEP Member
Darren has worked in the legal sector since 1998 and has been a STEP member since 2011. He specialises in wills, trusts, lasting powers of attorney and probate — with particular expertise in inheritance tax planning and complex estate structuring.
Laura Kirton
Wills & Probate Solicitor · 10 Years Qualified
Laura is a qualified solicitor with ten years' post-qualification experience, specialising in wills, probate, and lasting powers of attorney. Known for her calm, methodical approach, she brings both legal expertise and genuine insight to every matter.
David Stahler
Wills, Trusts & Estates Executive
David is our first point of contact for clients enquiring about wills and estate planning. He brings a warm, personable approach to what can be a sensitive subject — and clients consistently remark on how at ease he makes them feel.
Wills & Estate Planning for North Wales Clients
Speak to a specialist solicitor today. Chester-based, serving Wrexham, Flintshire, Deeside, Denbighshire and across North Wales.
No obligation — costs explained clearly before any work begins.
Wills & Estate Planning for North Wales Clients: What You Need to Know
Making a will is one of the most important steps you can take to protect your family and ensure your wishes are carried out after your death. Without a valid will, your estate will be distributed according to the intestacy rules — which may not reflect your wishes and can leave unmarried partners, stepchildren and other loved ones without provision.
For clients in North Wales — including Wrexham, Flintshire, Deeside, Denbighshire, Conwy and Anglesey — the law of England and Wales applies to wills and estate planning. There is no separate Welsh law of succession, so the process is the same as for clients in England. However, if your estate includes property in Wales, there may be specific considerations — including Land Transaction Tax and Welsh planning law — that your solicitor should be aware of.
Inheritance tax (IHT) is a significant concern for many families in North Wales, particularly those with property assets. The standard IHT threshold is £325,000 per person (the nil-rate band), with an additional residence nil-rate band of up to £175,000 where a family home is left to direct descendants. Careful planning — through wills, trusts, lifetime gifting and other strategies — can significantly reduce the IHT liability on your estate.
Trusts are a powerful tool in estate planning, allowing you to protect assets for future generations, provide for vulnerable beneficiaries, and manage the tax position of your estate. Common trust structures include discretionary trusts, life interest trusts, and protective property trusts. Our wills and trusts solicitors in Chester can advise on the most appropriate structure for your circumstances.
At PDA Law, our private client team — including Laura Kirton, Darren Steele, David Stahler and Nikolina Vukovic — provides expert wills and estate planning advice to clients across North Wales. We offer fixed fees confirmed in writing before any work begins. Call us on 01244 757 352 or contact us online for a free initial discussion.
Related wills & estate planning services
Wills
Professionally drafted wills for North Wales clients.
Trusts
Discretionary, life interest and protective trust structures.
Inheritance Tax Planning
IHT mitigation strategies for North Wales estates.
Lasting Power of Attorney
Appoint someone you trust to manage your affairs if you lose capacity.
Probate
Grant of probate and estate administration for North Wales clients.
Fees
Transparent fixed fees for wills, trusts and estate planning.
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Probate Solicitors
Grant of probate, estate administration and executor support.
Applying for Probate
How to apply for a grant of probate — step by step.
Full Estate Administration
We manage the entire process from asset valuation to final distribution.
Executor Advice
Practical guidance for executors — duties, liability and family disputes.
Do I Need Probate?
When probate is required and when it is not.
Probate Fees
Transparent pricing for probate and estate administration.
Related: Lasting Power of Attorney
Lasting Power of Attorney
Appoint someone you trust to manage your affairs if you lose capacity.
Types of LPA
Property & Financial Affairs vs Health & Welfare — which do you need?
Making an LPA
Step-by-step guide to making a lasting power of attorney.
LPA Costs
Solicitor fees, OPG registration fees and what affects the total cost.
Registering an LPA
How to register an LPA with the Office of the Public Guardian.
Court of Protection
If a loved one has lost capacity without an LPA, a Court of Protection order may be needed.