Wills, Probate and Trusts

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eggs croppedHugh James has a large and experienced wills, probate and trusts team who specialise in all matters relating to Wills and Probate, Contentious ProbateLasting Powers of Attorney, Trusts and Deeds of Variation.

 

Working nationwide, our specialist solicitors offer straightforward and practical advice with sensitivity and care.

 

We work with each client to provide the highest level of advice. Our Wills and Probate team ensure the best provisions are made for you and your family for now and in the future.

 

 


Hugh James wills and probate services

Hugh James wills and probate experience

 

We regularly act for private individuals, commercial organisations, financial service sector business, and charities advising on issues relation to:

 

  • Wills, including Discretionary Trust Wills, Disabled Beneficiary Wills and Statutory Wills
  • Creation of Trusts, including lifetime, post death and special needs Trusts
  • Administration of Trusts
  • Powers of Attorney
  • Estate administration, including variation of Wills
  • Long term care planning
  • Wealth preservation, Captial Gains and Inheritance Tax Planning
  • Contentious Probate, Trust matters and cross jurisductional problems
  • Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependents) Act 1975 claims
  • Will and Trust construction and rectification claims
  • Court of Protection receiverships
  • Creation and administration of charities

 

Charitable Trusts:

  • Advising in relation to the changes to the statutory requirements
  • Review of the Charitable Trust's documentation
  • Advising as to the duties and liabilities of Charity Trustees

Contact

 

Alun Jones FULLAlun Jones

Partner

Head of Corporate and Banking Division

Head of Wills and Probate Team

 

E alun.jones@hughjames.com

T 029 2066 0563

 

Wiljo SalenWiljo Salen

Partner, Head of Contentious Probate and Planning

 

E wiljo.salen@hughjames.com

T 029 2022 4871

 


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Contact

Alun Jones FULLAlun Jones

Partner

Head of Corporate and Banking Division

Head of Wills and Probate Team

 

E alun.jones@hughjames.com

T 029 2066 0563

 

Please read Alun Jones' profile


Wiljo SalenWiljo Salen

Partner, Head of Contentious Probate and Planning

 

E wiljo.salen@hughjames.com

T 029 2022 4871

 

Please read Wiljo Salen's profile

Testimonials

 

"This smart, private client team earns considerable repsect in the market for the quality of its wills, trusts and probate service..."

The Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession, 2009

 


Hugh James remains the heavyweight firm in the region, with  a strong and substantial team headed by alun Jones. The firm deals with complex contentious probate issues, and provides asset management advice, while maintaining a volume will-drafting service for customers.

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