Wills, Trust, Estate Planning and Probate Solicitors in Leicester
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.
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How Our Specialist Wills and Probate Solicitors in Leicester 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. We can help
Why Choose Rothera Bray For Wills and Probate?
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.
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 Certainty, 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.
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FAQs
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.
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.
We offer a straight-forward approach and our focus is on ensuring you have the right information and guidance.
A single, straightforward Will with no trusts costs £350 plus VAT or £600 plus VAT for Simple Mirror Wills and unlike many firms, this includes free registration with Certainty, the National Wills Register, saving you an additional £30 (incl. VAT) registration fee per Will.
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
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.
Rebecca Lee
Associate Solicitor
Rebecca is an Associate Solicitor in our Wills & Probate team based at our Leicester office.
Amanda White
Private Client Executive
Amanda is a Private Client Executive in the Wills and Probate department at our Leicester office. She advises clients on a range of private client services and has been handling her own caseload since 2014.
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Posted 9 October 2025
I recently used this firm to deal with my late aunts estate. They were very knowledgeable, efficient and approachable. The whole process was explained in detail and I was kept updated along the way. A special mention goes to Sarah Simpson as her customer service was excellent. She dealt with everything I asked or needed doing straight away and I trusted her completely to do what she said she would. A rarity in this day and age. I would highly recommend this firm of solicitors .
S.Hickey
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Posted 7 October 2025
Friendly welcome and easily understood explanation of the work that would be carried out. I will use Rothera Bray again should further work be required.
Les Potter
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Posted 26 September 2025
I used Rothera Bray's West Bridgford office to update my will having previously used them for conveyancing work. Talita Fantauzzi handled the work to draft a new will and provided a service as fabulous as her name! Everything was handled in a friendly and professional manner and she was a pleasure to deal with. I'd have no hesitation in recommending Rothera Bray's West Bridgford office (and in particular Talita) should you require their services.
Shaun Morris
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Posted 20 September 2025
Jasmin Marshall helped me draft my Will. I was needing to do it due to an unexpected change in my health condition. Jasmin was so kind & understanding & gave the task her immediate attention which was lovely & much appreciated. Highly recommend engaging with Jasmin & Rothera Bray.
Francesca
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Posted 11 September 2025
Rothera Bray is my go to solicitors for all legal needs. Recently I engaged Jasmine to help me through the probate red tape. Jasmine and her team excelled in making this experience stress free and seamless. Highly recommended!
Leigh
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Posted 10 September 2025
Fantastic service. Prompt, friendly, and very professional. Great to work with. I have worked with Rothera Bray Solicitors on multiple occasions. They never disappoint.
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Posted 9 September 2025
I and my siblings, have found the whole system of these change of circumstances extremely difficult to navigate. I would like to convey my appreciation of your speedy response and thank you for making this process as easy as it possibly could be.
Jackie
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Posted 5 September 2025
Dear Laura: just a few words to say 'thank you' for all you have done in helping me make my Will. Your professionalism is impressive. Thank you once again.
Sheila W
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Posted 3 September 2025
Dealing with my sister-in-law's estate. Jasmin was always available to give advice when required. She dealt with my sister-in-law Jean with kindness and patience. She was always very supportive of family members also and dealt with an emergency situation when she found Jean on the floor. I want to thank her and would not hesitate to recommend her to anyone.
Janet
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Posted 3 September 2025
Very friendly approach from Ed Granger: who very helpfully gave me a great overview of the issues in my case and then (most professionally) called in a senior colleague to assist with the more complex issues. The team then provided very clear advice and great service; most promptly. I would gladly recommend them and also use them again for private client advice
Paul
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Posted 19 August 2025
I was recommended to use Ed Grainger for the transfer of Deeds on a property, i experienced communication by both telephone and email which was a lot easier for me to understand the process, and i was always kept up to date with the progress , he was extremely knowledgeable and very helpful, he was a pleasure to work with, Thank you highly recommended
Lesley Savage
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Posted 15 August 2025
Various matters after the death of my husband, including property, inheritance and powers of attorney were all dealt with professionally, quickly and sympathetically.
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