Strategic Advice on Wills, Probate and Estate Planning

Cheshire Private Client Solicitors

Our Private Client team provides expert legal advice on the protection, preservation and administration of wealth. We act for individuals, families and executors in relation to wills, succession planning, probate and inheritance disputes. Whether planning for the future or administering an estate, we provide clear, strategic guidance grounded in technical expertise and practical experience.

OUR SERVICES:

Wills

A properly drafted will ensure your estate is distributed in accordance with your wishes and can significantly reduce the risk of dispute.

We advise on straightforward and complex wills, including those involving business interests, blended families and asset protection considerations.

Mirror Wills

Mirror wills are commonly prepared for couples who wish to leave their estates to one another and ultimately to agreed beneficiaries.

We ensure such arrangements are carefully structured to reflect long-term intentions and to minimise future uncertainty.

Probate & Estate Administration

The administration of an estate carries significant legal and financial responsibility.

We advise executors and administrators on:

• Applications for Grants of Probate and Letters of Administration
• Estate valuation and tax reporting
• Inheritance Tax considerations
• Collection and distribution of estate assets

Our approach is methodical, transparent and legally rigorous.

Wills & Inheritance Disputes

(Also referred to as contested or contentious probate)

Disputes may arise concerning:

• The validity of a will
• Claims under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975
• Allegations of undue influence or lack of capacity
• Executor disputes

We provide robust and strategic representation in contentious probate matters, with a focus on protecting our clients’ legal and financial position.

Lasting Power of Attorney

A Lasting Power of Attorney allows trusted individuals to make decisions in relation to property, financial affairs or health and welfare should capacity be lost.

We advise on the preparation and registration of:

• Property & Financial Affairs LPAs
• Health & Welfare LPAs

Careful drafting ensures clarity and reduces the risk of future complications.

Deputyship

Where no Lasting Power of Attorney exists and capacity has been lost, an application to the Court of Protection may be required.

We advise on deputyship applications and ongoing deputy responsibilities, ensuring compliance with statutory duties and reporting requirements.

Trust & Estate Planning

Effective estate planning requires careful consideration of taxation, asset protection and succession objectives.

We advise on the establishment and administration of trusts, and on broader succession planning strategies designed to preserve wealth across generations.