Wills, Probate & Mental Capacity

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1 Weston-super-mare Wills, Probate & Mental Capacity your local legal specialists

2 It can be hard to plan for every eventuality. Taking some time to have a Will drawn-up or reviewing plans for wealth management or support in later years could bring real peace of mind. Writing a Will A correctly drawn-up and regularly reviewed Will is an inexpensive way of putting you in control of the final destination of your financial assets and making sure you avoid difficulties and disputes after your death. With a professionally drawn Will you take control. You can: choose your executors, choose your guardians, express your funeral wishes, benefit who you want to benefit, protect children of one relationship from a new relationship, avoid disinheriting loved ones, protect special needs beneficiaries, lower your Inheritance Tax bill and shelter assets from assessment by the Local Authority or DWP. Wealth planning We can protect funds from the taxman and help protect vulnerable beneficiaries. This may include organising lifetime gifts or setting up trusts.

3 Mental Capacity We are experts in Mental Capacity Law and can advise what to do if you have concerns that you or someone close to you is losing capacity to act in respect of their finances and health and welfare decisions. We can advise in respect of Enduring Powers of Attorney, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Receivership, Deputyship and Court of Protection disputes. Estate administration If you have been named as an executor or are next of kin if there is no Will, then the process of Probate can be We ll talk to you about your individual case and make sure that you receive the correct advice baffling. We are experienced in approaching things logically and efficiently. Our aim is to always approach things with common-sense and to try to make things as smooth-running as possible. We have produced an information pack that takes you through the various stages of estate administration. The best place to start, however, is in contacting us for a chat. We ll talk to you about your individual case and make sure that you receive the correct advice. In the unfortunate situation where things have already gone wrong we have a dedicated Probate Dispute team at Wards who can help you. Call us for an information pack on any of the above topics.

4 Why use Wards? We re local to you Pop into your local office or call us to arrange your first meeting. All of the details can be found on our website as well as further information about our services. We re specialists All of our lawyers are specialists in their area of law. Many of our solicitors are members of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners and Solicitors for the Elderly. Our rates are competitive and we always keep you informed of any changes We re quality assured We hold The Law Society s Lexcel accreditation, which is evidence that we provide clients with excellent value and a quality service. We re friendly and approachable We offer a free initial discussion where we will discuss all of your options with you. We regularly ask our clients how well we ve done and research has shown that over 95% are very pleased with our services, would use us again and would recommend us to others. We re cost effective Our rates are competitive and we always keep you informed of any changes. We ll also work with you to ensure that we re affordable, or to advise you of alternative funding options.

5 Some more of our services... Personal & Inheritance Disputes Moving Home Commercial Disputes If you are dissatisfied with a service provided, with building or repair work, have bought a faulty product, have an issue with your employer, or have an inheritance dispute, our team of expert disputes lawyers can help. We offer a full conveyancing service, whether you are buying, selling or remortgaging your property. We use online searches to minimise delay and can contact you by or text, if you prefer. We also offer online estimates through the Wards website. We have an experienced disputes resolution team who handle a range of business disputes, including those relating to contract and property, IT and intellectual property, shareholder and debt recovery, partnership issues, landlord and tenant, claims against professional advisors, employment law and cases of civil fraud and insolvency.

6 Accident & Injury Relationship Breakdown Financial Planning If you have had an accident and it was someone else s fault, you may be able to claim compensation. Many of our solicitors are members of The Law Society s Personal Injury panel and are accredited by the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers. We often operate on a no-win-no-fee basis. We can advise on all relationship breakdown matters including those involving children, divorce, financial settlements and domestic issues. All of our family solicitors are members of Resolution and a number also hold accreditation as Resolution experts. We can also offer experts in collaborative family law and mediation. We have good links with financial planning experts who can advise on all aspects of financial planning, investments, funding and protection products.

7 Commercial Services Business Premises Countryside Our specialist commercial lawyers offer specialist one-stop-shop legal advice for all types of business - from start-ups to established companies. This includes setting up and structuring a business, contracts, HR strategies and employment matters and corporate matters such as buying and selling your business. We can advise on all aspects of business premises, including freehold and leasehold acquisitions, rent/lease terms and reviews, landlord and tenant issues and mortgages, easements and licensing. Our countryside expertise is nurtured and developed by people who are personally involved in this area and we draw on a long history of links with the local rural community. Our equine and shooting experts can advise on all related matters and draw on personal experience within the field.

8 Head Office 52 Broad Street Bristol BS1 2EP T F Your local Wards Bradley Stoke Clevedon Nailsea Portishead Staple Hill Weston-Super-Mare Worle Yate info@wards.uk.com