Wills, Probate and Trusts
Hugh James has a large and
experienced wills, probate and trusts team who specialise in all
matters relating to Writing a Will and Probate, Contentious
Probate, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Trusts and Deeds of
Variation.
Hugh James wills and probate experience
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.
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