Banner Default Image

Estate Planning Lawyer

W​hat is estate planning and what is the role of an estate planning lawyer?

Estate planning is the process of preparing for the management and distribution of your assets after your death.

It involves making legal arrangements to ensure that your wishes are followed and that your estate is handled efficiently and in accordance with the law. This can include drafting a will, setting up trusts, minimising Inheritance Tax, and appointing power of attorney.

An estate planning lawyer (or estate planning solicitor) is a legal expert who helps individuals navigate these processes, offering advice and ensuring that all legal requirements are met.

They provide invaluable support in organising your estate, protecting your assets, and ensuring that your family and loved ones are taken care of according to your wishes after you’re gone.

By working with an estate planning lawyer, you ensure that your estate is structured in a way that reduces the burden on your loved ones, and avoids complications in the future.

What does an estate planning solicitor do?

An estate planning solicitor provides comprehensive legal advice tailored to your specific needs in managing and protecting your assets, both during your lifetime and after.

Their role goes beyond just drafting a will. They ensure that all your estate planning documents and decisions align with your wishes and comply with the law.

​Bedfordshire (/ˈbɛdfərdʃɪər, -ʃər/; abbreviated Beds) is a ceremonial and historic county in the East of England. It is bordered by Northamptonshire to the north, Cambridgeshire to the north-east, Hertfordshire to the south and the south-east, and Buckinghamshire to the west. The largest settlement is Luton which had a population of 225,262 in 2021.[2]

The county has an area of 1,235 km2 (477 sq mi) and a population of 704,736 as of the 2021 census.[1] Bedford is the county town. Market towns include Leighton Buzzard, Dunstable, and Biggleswade. Much of the county is rural. Bedfordshire consists of the unitary authority areas of the Borough of Bedford, Central Bedfordshire and Borough of Luton.

The county's highest point is 243 m (797 ft) on Dunstable Downs in the Chilterns.[3]

Latest jobs