Research shows that many people do not have a will, exposing their family to complications and possible financial difficulties on their death.

We are well aware that writing a will can be a difficult issue to face and that some clients may need extra support from a wills and probate solicitor with a sensitive approach. We handle all aspects of drawing up UK Wills and Probate and guarantee that the information you provide will be handled with absolute confidentiality, as well as sensitivity, by your appointed wills and probate solicitor.

In addition to the will itself, we also handle many other issues where advice is required, including tax and trusts. Our wills and probate teams are based in London and Manchester, but as a nationwide legal practice we are able to offer our services across England and Wales.

The key facts about wills

Protecting the family:

If someone dies without leaving a will...

• Your family will have no say to what happens to the assets - the state will decide.
• Not all assets will automatically pass to the husband or wife.
• There will be no choice of who will administer the estate.
• Partners will not receive anything if you are not married, even if they live together and have children.
• An estranged husband or wife could inherit all or part of your estate if you are separated but not divorced.
• There will be no say over who will look after any children. The Court will decide and they may even be split up or placed with strangers.

Protecting your estate:

• It is advisable to make a will if you own a poperty as this is a large asset.
• With the continuing rise in house prices, the estate could become liable for Inheritance Tax.
• Not all homemade wills are valid as they may not comply with the necessary requirements. This could force the estate into Court at extra expense.
• If a person marries or divorces after making a will, it will no longer be valid.

Probate Services

MTA can take care of all UK wills and probate issues for you, including:

• Notifying banks and other organisations of a death.
• Calculating Inheritance Tax.
• Obtaining Grant of Probate.
• Cashing accounts.
• Paying off all debts.
• Distributing gifts under the will.

General Services

• Preparing your new will.
• Making small alterations, or a codicil, to an existing will.
• Preparing an Enduring Power of Attorney and giving guidance on Court of Protection matters (appointing someone to look after your financial affairs when you are no longer mentally capable of doing so)
• Giving advice about minimising your Inheritance Tax liability.
• Preparing Deeds of Variation.
• Administering an estate, including obtaining Grant of Probate and Letters of Administration.

Further Information

Will Writing Services London
Probate Solicitor Services London
Probate Application Services & Advice

For more information or advice, call our wills and probate team in London on 0208 437 0731 or Click Here for a No Obligation enquiry.