Trusts and Estate Planning Solicitors
Estate planning is about arranging your affairs in an orderly way so that your wishes are clear and your family is provided for. For many people it brings real peace of mind to know that sensible arrangements are in place.
Our private client team in Benfleet provides clear, practical advice tailored to your circumstances. We explain the options in plain terms and help you put together a plan that reflects what matters most to you.
Planning ahead for your family
Estate planning often involves more than a single document. It can bring together a will, lasting powers of attorney and, where appropriate, the use of trusts, so that your wishes are recorded consistently.
- Setting out clearly how your assets should be dealt with
- Making provision for family members and dependants
- Coordinating your will, powers of attorney and other arrangements
- Reviewing your plans as your circumstances change
Trusts in general terms
A trust is a legal arrangement under which assets are held by trustees for the benefit of others. Trusts can be used in a variety of situations, for example to provide for younger or more vulnerable family members or to manage assets over time.
Whether a trust is appropriate depends entirely on your circumstances. We will explain in general terms how trusts work and help you understand whether one may be suitable for your situation.
When specialist tax advice may be needed
Tax can be relevant to estate planning, and the right approach will depend on your individual circumstances. Where appropriate, we will let you know if specialist tax advice should be obtained so that your plans are made on a fully informed basis.
Our focus is on helping you arrange your affairs clearly and sensibly, with advice tailored to your circumstances.
Frequently asked questions
Discuss your options
Arrange an initial call about estate planning.
Please do not include highly sensitive details at this stage. We will contact you to discuss the appropriate next steps. We may need to carry out a conflict check before confirming whether we can act.