Wills, Probate and Trusts Solicitors, in Leicester
Expert guidance for wills and probate matters in Leicester - formerly Bray & Bray
Planning for the future is more than a legal task; it’s a way to protect and honour your life’s work and care for those you love.
Our expert wills and probate solicitors can help you plan your estate in a way that minimises tax and protects your wealth, for those you leave behind.
How our specialist Leicester Wills, Probate and Trusts lawyers can help
Our solicitor have the expertise and experience to help you will all aspects of estate planning. We can help you with;
- Will writing – Draft a will that ensures your loved ones receive what your want them to
- Estate planning – Structure your estate in a way that minimises your tax liabilities and maximises how much your loved ones receive
- Trusts – Protect your money, property and investments so you can pass them on to the next generation
- Inheritance tax planning – subject to estates over £325,000, we can help you minimise the amount of inheritance tax your family has to pay when you’re gone
- Lasting Powers of Attorney – Appoint a trusted person to look after your financial affairs and make decisions on your behalf if you lose your mental capacity
- Deputyship – by becoming a deputy for your loved one, you are able to make those decisions on their behalf and ensure that their interests remain protected
- Grant of probate – Property and assets are frozen until the probate registry authorizes an executor via a grant of probate. We can help you prepare your application
- Contentious probate – We can help if you, a family member, or beneficiary feel that the executor of a will isn’t managing it properly or if someone contests a will
- International probate – Owning assets in more than one country probate and estate administration very complex and time consuming
Why choose Rothera Bray as a Will solicitor in Leicester
Rothera Bray has significant experience and expertise in wills and probate. From creating wills and trusts to full estate planning to more complex matters like international probate.
After you get in touch with us, we will assigned a member of our private client team. They will provide a personal service and work with you to find out more about your situation and assets. We can then give you the best legal advice to your needs.
We’ll support and advise you from start to finish. You will be kept updated on progress at all times. While our main office is in Mercury Place, Leicester, we also have branches in Loughborough and Market Harborough. You can visit us there, or we can visit you at home or hospital, as well as by phone or video call.
Our Leicester office has full access for mobility scooters and wheelchairs, and we can also hire a meeting venue at no extra cost to you.
Several of our solicitors specialise in wills and probate. Some are members of the Association of Lifetime Lawyers and the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP).
We offer free will registration through the National Will Register.
Where needed, we can draw on the experience of our Contentious Wills and Probate team in relation to wills, estates, trusts and Court of Protection disputes.
A network of independent financial advisors also works closely with us and we can refer you for financial advice. Advice can be given to help you reduce the amount of inheritance tax payable on your estate so your inheritance can go further.
Branches across Leicestershire
Leicester city centre
Rothera Bray Solicitors, 4th Floor, Mercury Place, 11 St George Street, Leicester, LE1 1QG
Tel: 0116 254 8871
Market Harborough
Rothera Bray Solicitors, 51 High Street, Market Harborough, LE16 7AF
Tel: 01858 467181
We also an office in Loughborough, Leicestershire, offering Will-related solicitor services.
Wills, Probate and Trusts Solicitors, in Leicester FAQs
Where can I park?
All our Leicestershire offices offer nearby public car parks, as well as on-street parking.
When you make your appointment, we can advise you on the best places.
What is a Trust?
A Trust is a legal way of protecting family assets.
You can transfer part of your estate to a trustee who is responsible for managing the trust before passing it on to the beneficiary when the time comes. This might be when they turn 18 for example.
The main benefit of a trust is their tax efficiency. Parents can transfer assets into a trust to to reduce the inheritance tax liability their children will be subject to.
How do I make a Will?
Making a will is a very straightforward process. It is possible to create a Will yourself. However, there are certain requirements needed to ensure the document is legally binding. A Wills & Probate solicitor can ensure that these requirements are met so that your wishes and intentions are carried out.
If your estate and assets, or how you wish to divide them, are complex, then a solicitor can also help you draft a Will that achieves your wishes legally.
At Rothera Bray, we have a member of the Wills & Probate team available at each of our local Nottingham, Leicester and Derby branches.
Our solicitors can also visit you at your home or in hospital if you are unable to visit one of our offices.
Simply contact our team today to arrange an appointment. Read more about our Will Writing services.
What is probate?
Probate is the legal process of administering a deceased person’s estate. This involves:
- Identifying and valuing the deceased person’s assets and liabilities
- Paying off any debts and taxes owed by the estate
- Distributing the remaining assets to the beneficiaries named in the will
- If the deceased didn’t write a will, dividing those assets according to the rules of intestacy
- Carrying out the deceased person’s wishes as far as possible
