Wills and Probate Solicitors in Cardiff

Planning for the future and making decisions about an estate that belongs to you or a loved one can be difficult, especially if you don’t know where to start. Our Wills and probate solicitors in Cardiff are here to help you make the right decisions for you and your family.

At hpjv solicitors, we understand the types of challenges you are likely to face when dealing with Wills and probate matters, including those that appear to be relatively straightforward on the surface.

Our Wills and probate solicitors in Cardiff can advise on a wide range of matters, including creating and amending a Will, setting up a Lasting Power of Attorney, or administering the estate of someone who has recently passed away.

Our depth and breadth of expertise means that we will be on hand to provide friendly, practical support that is always delivered in plain English. You can be confident that your needs and those of your loved ones will be well looked after, no matter what you are dealing with.

Our expert wills solicitors in Cardiff are available to advise on a range of matter, such as:

Making a Will
Setting up & managing trusts
Inheritance & tax planning
Lasting Powers of Attorney
Court of Protection deputyship
Applying for Grant of Probate/Letters of Administration
Estate administration
Wills & inheritance disputes

We always seek to guide our clients towards collaborative approaches when handling any Wills, trust and estate disputes, avoiding the need for court proceedings where possible.

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Speak to one of our expert Wills and probate solicitors in Cardiff today by 02921 304307 or send us an enquiry.

How our Wills and probate solicitors in Cardiff can help you

Making a Will

Planning for a future where you are no longer around can be an overwhelming prospect. However, without the right plans in place, you run the risk of your wishes not being followed when you pass away.

A professionally written Will is one of the most effective ways of ensuring that your loved ones will be looked after in the way that you want them to.

Our solicitors in Cardiff can work alongside you to help you draft a Will that is tailored to your individual circumstances, offering you the assurance that it is legally valid and will be adhered to when the time comes.

Our solicitors for Wills can also assist you if you have an existing Will that needs to be updated due to a change in your circumstances.

Setting up & managing trusts

Trusts can be a highly effective method of providing for your loved ones and protecting your assets. If done correctly, they can also be extremely tax efficient. However, they can also be very complex, which highlights the importance of accessing specialist legal advice when the time comes.

Our Wills and probate experts in Cardiff have the expertise required to support you in both setting up and managing a trust, offering a service that is tailored to your needs and the exact level of support you need.

Inheritance & tax planning

Taxes, particularly Inheritance Tax (IHT), can put a huge dent in the value of your estate after you pass away. It’s only natural to want to make sure that your loved ones receive the maximum benefit from your estate and do not have to have to worry about paying large tax bills.

We have substantial expertise in inheritance and tax planning matters and are well positioned to advise you on the strategies that are likely to be available to you.

Lasting Powers of Attorney

We never know what life has in store for us. That’s why it’s important to have provisions in place should there be a situation where you unexpectedly lose the capacity to make important decisions.

Making a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) means that you will be able to appoint someone you trust to handle your affairs if there is ever a situation where, for whatever reason, you lose capacity.

Our Wills and probate solicitors in Cardiff can work with you on all aspects of creating an LPA, from choosing who you would like to act as an Attorney through to guiding you through the process of registering with the Office of the Public Guardian.

Court of Protection deputyship

If you have a loved one who is unable to handle their own affairs, and who has not previously appointed an Attorney to step in, you will have the option of applying to the Court of Protection to become a Deputy.

As a Deputy, you will have the responsibility of looking after various aspects of your loved one’s life, including their financial affairs and health needs.

Making a Court of Protection application can be a complex and time-consuming process at an already distressing time. Our Wills and probate solicitors in Cardiff are available to offer the compassionate guidance you need at every stage of the process so that you can carry out your duties as effectively as possible.

Applying for Grant of Probate/Letters of Administration

After a loved one has passed away, there will be a range of matters that will need to be addressed. Applying for Grant of Probate (where a Will has been left behind) or Letters of Administration (where no Will has been left) will provide you with the authority to deal with someone’s property, money and possessions when they die.

The application process for probate and Letters of Administration can be lengthy and it is vital that no mistakes are made which could hold up the process. Our Wills and probate solicitors in Cardiff can provide all the assistance you need with regards to Grant of Probate and Letters of Administration, ensuring that you are ready to carry out your role.

Estate administration

Administering the estate is a major responsibility and is a task which can prove to be extremely complicated. Navigating the numerous legal pitfalls that come with the duty is no mean feat, especially if you have no previous experience in acting as an executor.

Our Cardiff team are able to offer a sensitive and professional service which helps you to navigate the processes involved in estate administration, even assisting you to administer an estate from start to finish where required.

Wills & inheritance disputes

At an already difficult time, having to go through a dispute about a Will or the way an estate is being administered is likely to be the last thing you want to deal with. If not handled correctly, Wills and inheritance disputes have the potential to create huge divides between family members.

Finding practical and pragmatic solutions to these types of disputes is essential. Our team are here to help take the stress out of the situation, offering clear guidance on the how to achieve a positive outcome that keeps conflict to a minimum.

Our aim is always to resolve these types of matters as amicably as possible, without the need for court proceedings if it can be helped.