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What 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.
Brighton(/ˈbraɪtən/BRY-tən) is aseaside resortand one of the two main areas of thecityofBrighton and Hovein the county ofEast Sussex, England. It is located 47 miles (76 km) south ofLondon.[1]Archaeological evidence of settlement in the area dates back to theBronze Age,RomanandAnglo-Saxonperiods. The ancient settlement of "Brighthelmstone" was documented in theDomesday Book(1086). The town's importance grew in theMiddle Agesas the Old Town developed, but it languished in theearly modern period, affected by foreign attacks, storms, a suffering economy and a declining population. Brighton began to attract more visitors following improved road transport toLondonand becoming a boarding point for boats travelling toFrance. The town also developed in popularity as a health resort forsea bathingas a purported cure for illnesses.
In theGeorgian era, Brighton developed as a highly fashionable seaside resort, encouraged by the patronage of the Prince Regent, later KingGeorge IV, who spent much time in the town and constructed theRoyal Pavilionin theRegency era. Brighton continued to grow as a major centre of tourism following the arrival of the railways in 1841, becoming a popular destination for day-trippers from London. Many of the major attractions were built in theVictorian era, including theGrand Hotel, theHilton Brighton Metropole, thePalace Pierand theWest Pier. The town continued to grow into the 20th century, expanding to incorporate more areas into the town's boundaries before joiningHoveto form theunitary authorityof Brighton and Hove in 1997, which was grantedcity statusin 2000.[2]Today, Brighton and Hovedistricthas a resident population of about 277,965 and the widerBrighton and Hove conurbationhas a population of 474,485 (2011 census).[note 1]
Brighton's location has made it a popular destination for tourists, renowned for its diverse communities, shopping areas, large and vibrant cultural, music and arts scene, andits large LGBT population, leading to its recognition as the "unofficial gay capital of the UK" and as of the 2021 census, 10.7% of the population of Brighton and Hove over the age of 18 identify as gay, lesbian or bisexual, the highest percentage in the entire UK.[3]Brighton has been called the UK's "hippestcity"[4]and "the happiest place to live in the UK".[5]
