We agree that assets are not necessarily the most important part of life, but they are something we leave behind and can often be a benefit to those who inherit them.
Although not pleasant to think about, if you become incapacitated or die, it’s important to ensure that you have adequately protected yourself, your loved ones, and your financial security.
How can we help?
At Woodcocks Haworth and Nuttall, our expert asset planning solicitors will ensure you have done everything possible to safeguard for the future.
Working with a dedicated member of our team, you can rely on our specialist knowledge to provide practical, cost-effective solutions for all your asset planning needs.
Our service includes:
- Writing wills and reviewing wills
- Lasting powers of attorney
- Court of Protection
- Probate and estate administration
- Inheritance tax planning
- Trusts
- Care home fees
- Trust and estate management
- Will and probate disputes
- Estate and inheritance disputes
- Financial services
- Executor Advice Service
We can tailor any of these services to your needs, ensuring that you’ve received the best possible advice that provides you and your family with peace of mind for the future.
What would happen if you died without making a will (intestate) ?
We know that many people haven’t made a will. It is important to understand what might happen to your assets if you were to die without having made a will. Please use our simple tool below to find out what would happen to your estate if you were to die intestate.
Our prices and costs explained
Our Probate team has many years of experience collectively in delivering high quality work in all matters relating to Wills and estate administration. In particular, the team has particular expertise in high value estates and Inheritance Tax matters.
To find out more about our costs, please read our guide below.
Need expert advice? Let us help
The team is made up of the following members:
- Stephen Parr – Director and Head of the Probate and Administration Department and Solicitor (Haslingden , Bury & Bacup)
- Helen Law – Senior Associate Solicitor (Great Harwood & Clitheroe)
- Catherine Hamilton – Associate Solicitor (Haslingden, Bury & Rawtenstall)
- Jennifer Moorhouse – Associate Solicitor (Blackburn & Clitheroe)
- Clare Rogers – Associate Solicitor (Accrington)
- Katie Shires – Chartered Legal Executive (Great Harwood)
- Caroline Potts – Tax and Probate Manager
- Andrea Barker – Probate Manager
In addition, Katie Wright, Associate Solicitor and Head of Civil Litigation can assist in matters relating to contentious probate.
Please refer to the individual biographies in respect of each member of our team which sets out their experience and qualifications in relation to the administration of estates.
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