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Wills, Trusts and Probate
Planning for the future is one of the most important steps you can take to protect your loved ones.
At Foys, our Wills, Trusts and Probate team offers clear, compassionate, and practical guidance on all aspects of wills, probate, and estate planning.
Whether you are putting your affairs in order, managing the estate of someone who has passed away, or seeking advice during a difficult time, we are here to help.
Why Choose Foys Solicitors?
Specialist expertise in all private client matters,
We offer clear, practical, and sensitive advice tailored to your needs,
Transparent fees with no hidden costs,
Experienced team handling both straightforward and complex estates,
Long-term relationships, ensuring your plans stay up to date as your life changes.
The areas of Wills, Trusts & Probate that we cover
Making a Will
At Foys, we believe making a Will is one of the most important steps you can take to protect your family and your future. A carefully prepared Will ensures your wishes are clear, your loved ones are provided for, and your estate is distributed exactly as you intend. Without a valid Will in place, the law decides what happens to your assets — and that may not reflect your personal circumstances. Our modern, straightforward approach makes the process simple, efficient and tailored to you, giving you clarity today and peace of mind for tomorrow.
Read MoreSetting up a Trust
An estate can include property, savings, land, investments and personal belongings — and you don’t need to consider yourself “rich” for careful planning to be important. Trusts can play a valuable role in protecting assets and ensuring they are managed responsibly for the people you care about. If you’re unsure whether a Trust is appropriate for your circumstances, that’s exactly what we’re here for. Our team offers clear, practical advice tailored to your situation, helping you make informed decisions with confidence. Contact Foys today to discuss making your Will and whether Trust provisions are right for your estate’s future. If you’re unsure whether a Trust is appropriate for your circumstances, that’s exactly what we’re here for. Our team offers clear, practical advice tailored to your situation, helping you make informed decisions with confidence.
Read MoreProbate
At Foys, our probate specialists provide a service that is both sensitive and efficient so that you don’t have to worry about the process causing you any additional stress. We will manage the process and make sure that access to the estate’s assets are delivered to the correct recipient(s). On top of this, we’ll also inform you of what you should expect on assets that require payment of Inheritance Tax.
Read MoreLetters of Administration
At Foys Solicitors, we understand how difficult things can become when someone passes away without a valid Will in place.
Read MoreProbate (Uncontested Matters) – Range of Costs
When somebody dies there is a likelihood that a Grant of Probate (or Grant of Letters of Administration if there is no Will) will be required if that person owned a property or had bank accounts that held over a certain amount of money. We will be able to advise you if a Grant of Probate (or Grant of Letters of Administration) is required.
Read MoreLasting powers of attorney (LPA)
Lasting Powers of Attorney are a very useful tool and one which are very highly recommended. There are two types of Lasting Powers of Attorney; Property and Financial Affairs and Health and Welfare. They are a formal document/ Deed where you name personal people you trust implicitly to make decision in the event you are unable to make the decision yourself. A Lasting Power of Attorney is effective in lifetime only and ceases upon death. The Will takes over after death.
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TESTIMONIAL
"I was contacted by Sam Parkinson, and she was absolutely brilliant! I can never thank her enough for getting us through a very stressful time over my daughters will."
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Frequently Asked Questions
Typically, probate involves many steps, however some estates are more complex than other and may require additional steps.
A Will is a legal document which directs what happens to your assets after you pass away. Even if you think your circumstances are ‘simple’, a Will can make the administrative process easier for your loved ones after you die. A Will is especially important in circumstances such as where you are unmarried, have stepchildren or you do not wish your spouse/children to inherit all of your estate. Your Will can direct that your assets pass to family, friends or charities in proportions that work for you. If you die without making a Will, the rules of intestacy apply whereby the law decides who receives your assets.
There are various types of Wills that can be made to suit individual circumstances; some examples are:-
- Simple Will
- Mirror Wills
- Life Interest Trust Wills
- Discretionary Trust Wills
- Bespoke Trust Wills i.e. Disabled Persons Trust/Vulnerable Persons Trust.
We encourage you to book a no obligation free advice appointment to discuss which type of Will would be appropriate for your circumstances.
Children receive equal shares, but if under 18, their inheritance is held in trust until they turn 18.
Not always. You may not need the document if the estate:
1. Consists only of jointly owned assets (e.g., a home owned as "beneficial joint tenants" or a joint bank account, which passes directly to the surviving owner).
2. Holds very little money and the relevant banks/financial providers are willing to release funds without Letters of Administration.
When someone dies without a will, the estate must be distributed according to the Rules of Intestacy. These rules dictate who receives a share of the estate and how much they are entitled to, bypassing any personal wishes the deceased may have had.
Lasting Powers of Attorney are a very useful tool and one which are very highly recommended. There are two types of Lasting Powers of Attorney; Property and Financial Affairs and Health and Welfare. They are a formal document/ Deed where you name personal people you trust implicitly to make decision in the event you are unable to make the decision yourself. A Lasting Power of Attorney is effective in lifetime only and ceases upon death. The Will takes over after death.
