Wills, Trusts, Estate Planning and Probate Solicitors in Nottingham
Nottingham solicitor support for Wills, Trusts and Probate
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, Probate and Trusts solicitors can help you plan your estate in a way that minimises tax and protects your wealth, for those you leave behind.
How our Nottingham Wills, Probate and Trusts solicitors will work with you
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 – our Nottingham solicitors can help and advise you
Why choose us for Wills, Probate and Trusts?
Rothera Bray has significant experience and expertise in Wills, trusts and probate. It runs from creating Wills and trusts to full estate planning, and to more complex matters like international probate.
After you get in touch with us, you will be assigned a member of our 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.
Our solicitors are specialists. Some are members of the Association of Lifetime Lawyers and the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP).
We offer free will registration through Certainty, the National Will Register.
Where needed, we can draw on the experience of our Contentious 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.
We can visit you at your home or hospital or you can come to any of our Nottingham solicitors’ offices. Our Beeston and West Bridgford offices have full access for wheelchairs and mobility scooters. We can also hire meeting rooms elsewhere if you’re unable to make it into our offices – at no extra cost.
Our Nottingham offices
Nottingham City Centre
Rothera Bray Solicitors, 2 Kayes Walk, Stoney Street, The Lace Market, Nottingham, NG1 1PZ
Tel: 0115 910 0600
Beeston
Rothera Bray Solicitors, Suite Q129 (a), First Floor, The Quadrant, Nuart Road, Beeston, Nottingham. NG9 2NH
Tel: 0115 916 5200
Mapperley
Rothera Bray Solicitors, 956 Woodborough Road, Mapperley, Nottingham, NG3 5QS
Tel: 0115 952 0900
West Bridgford
Rothera Bray Solicitors, 9 Tudor Square, West Bridgford, Nottingham, NG2 6BT
Tel: 0115 914 0077
FAQs about Nottingham Wills, Probate and Trusts
Where can I park when I visit you?
Our Nottingham offices all local car parks within a minute or two’s walking distance, as well as on-street parking.
When you make an appointment, we can advise you on the best places.
Do I need a Will?
It is important to make a will, regardless of how much money or assets you own. There are several reasons for this;
- If you die without a will, there are rules called the Rules of Intestacy’ that dictate how your money, assets and property is distributed. This might not be the way you want you want things to happen
- If you’re not married or in a registered civil partnership, you cannot inherit from each other unless you have a will. If one of you dies, it could cause serious financial problems for the other.
- If you have children, you need a will to make arrangements for them if one or both of you die. If you don’t, the courts will take responsibility over them until they can find a guardian.
- If you have assets that are subject to inheritance tax, a will could be a good way to reduce the amount of inheritance tax you pay.
- If your life or circumstances change, so might your wishes. For example, if you and your partner split up, you might want to write them out of an existing will.
Read more about our Will Writing services.
How much does a Will cost?
We offer a straight-forward approach and our focus is on ensuring you have the right information and guidance.
You can find all our costs on this page: Wills fees.
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 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.
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
