Legal services pertaining to Wills and Estates are vital for all, in order to ensure that our wishes are followed after death. This is why, at Scotts, Hall & Birtles Solicitors, we offer our Will Writing services for a fixed fee, and provide comprehensive guidance with regard to all other legal aspects of Estate Planning, Succession Planning, Will Administration, Probate, Powers of Attorney, and the formation of Trusts. Our team boasts decades of expertise, and deep, historical ties to the North Yorkshire region, so you can engage our Will and Estates services in full confidence.
Dying without a valid Will may result in your estate being distributed in accordance with the law only, as opposed to being distributed in accordance with your specific wishes. This could mean that people you wish would benefit may not, and those you do not want to benefit may end up with a large amount.
Powers of Attorney are legal documents that give another person the power to make decisions for you. In the United Kingdom, there are two main types, and you can create more than one, according to your circumstances and needs.
The formation of a trust is something you may consider during estate planning, to reduce your inheritance tax liability, protect your family against financial difficulties, or provide for the care of vulnerable people.
Probate is the legal administration of a Will, which allows Banks and Building Societies to pay out money following a death. Will administration is the process of executing the Will – including all detail, paperwork, notifications, and disbursements.
Proper estate planning is all about the protection of your wealth, for the benefit of you and your family. It allows you to structure your asset portfolio in a way that is tax efficient and ensures that everyone is provided for.
Succession Planning is focused on the way in which your wealth and assets are passed on to the next generation. While there is a great deal of overlap between succession planning and estate planning, succession planning is especially important for business owners