Wills, Trusts & Estates · Trusts
Part of our wider Wills, Trusts & Estates services
Trust Solicitors
Trusts can protect assets, provide for vulnerable beneficiaries, and form part of a wider estate planning strategy. We explain every option clearly before any arrangement is put in place.
Chester-based, acting across Cheshire, North Wales and throughout England and Wales. Trust law is complex — the wrong structure can create tax problems or fail to achieve your objectives.
No obligation — talk through your options first. Costs explained clearly.
Types of trust we advise on
There is no single type of trust that suits every situation. We advise on the full range of trust structures and help you understand which arrangement best meets your objectives — before any commitment is made.
Discretionary trusts
The trustees have discretion over how and when to distribute income and capital. Flexible and commonly used for inheritance tax planning and protecting assets for future generations.
Life interest trusts
A beneficiary receives the income from the trust (or the right to occupy a property) during their lifetime, with the capital passing to others on their death. Often used in wills for second marriages.
Protective trusts
Protecting assets for a vulnerable beneficiary — for example, someone with a disability, a mental health condition, or a history of financial difficulty.
Testamentary trusts
A trust created by your will that comes into effect on your death. Used to protect assets for minor children, vulnerable beneficiaries, or to control how and when assets are distributed.
Trustee duties and ongoing administration
Appointment of trustees
We advise on who should be appointed as trustee, the duties involved, and whether a professional trustee is appropriate for your circumstances.
Trust deed
We draft the trust deed setting out the terms of the trust, the powers of the trustees, and the interests of the beneficiaries — in clear, legally robust language.
Tax registration and reporting
Most trusts must be registered with HMRC. We advise on registration requirements, ongoing tax reporting obligations, and the tax treatment of trust income and capital.
Ongoing trustee advice
Trustees have ongoing legal duties. We advise trustees on their obligations, distributions to beneficiaries, and any changes in circumstances that affect the trust.
Trusts and inheritance tax
Trusts can be a valuable part of an inheritance tax planning strategy — but the rules are complex and the wrong structure can create unexpected tax liabilities. We advise on trusts alongside a wider tax planning review.
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Thinking about a trust arrangement?
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David Stahler
Wills, Trusts & Estates Executive
David is our first point of contact for clients enquiring about trusts 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. Discreet and thorough, David goes the extra mile to ensure every client achieves the outcome they are looking for.
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 — particularly in emotionally complex family situations.
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.
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.
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