Wills, trusts and estates

Overview
A personal service for future planning from an exceptional team.

Making sure that your wishes are met and the people and causes most important to you are looked after can give you great reassurance and peace of mind.

The Weightmans' Wills, Tax, Trusts and Probate team was 'noted for its expertise in trusts and tax planning, complex wills and offshore matters' in Legal 500, reflecting our enviable reputation for advising clients on all their personal legal needs.

You can be sure that you'll receive a personal, transparent and efficient service from our team, which includes fully qualified members of STEP (The Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners) as well as members of Solicitors for the Elderly.

Understanding the importance of careful estate planning to help provide for future generations, we offer lifetime and post-death planning to a diverse range of clients.

Our main areas of expertise include:

Wills

Trusts

Tax planning

Probate and Administration of Estates

Powers of Attorney

Deputyships

Trust and Estate Disputes

As part of a full service law firm, we are able to draw on the expertise of specialists in a variety of complementary disciplines, including the owner managed business and healthcare sectors. We have extensive experience of advising business owners and medical professionals.

What others say about us

Weightmans LLP has a 'great base of private wealth clients.'

Legal 500 2017

"We were very pleased with the service we received and would always use Weightmans LLP for any legal requirements."

Anonymous client

"Very happy with the way this complex matter was handled. Would recommend - have done so."

Anonymous client

"First class service from start to completion."

Anonymous client

"I am very satisfied with the service provided. My case was dealt with pleasantly, speedily and efficiently, in comfortable surroundings."

Anonymous client

"Well informed and all my needs were met to my complete satisfaction. Thank you for a very professional service received."

Anonymous client

"Excellent advice with a most satisfactory conclusion!"

Anonymous client

"Put us at ease and gave us a pleasant and satisfactory meeting. Thank you!"

Anonymous client

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Financial abuse of the elderly - spot the signs

A recent case highlights the concerning issue of financial abuse of the elderly. Associate Matthew Morton explains the warning signs and what can be…

Matthew Morton Associate

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Dealing with sale proceeds of a business

A look at the personal estate planning issues which arise following a sale and the tax implications of selling your business.

Richard Bate Partner

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The family shareholder

All business owners have families and family concerns, but not all owners bring their family members into share ownership with them. This can add…

Fiona Turner Partner

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Weightmans announces new disputed wills, trusts and estates offering with arrival of Associate

National law firm Weightmans has appointed Associate Matthew Morton to head up a new Disputed Wills Trusts and Estates team.

Matthew Morton Associate

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How to fund your family law case

Solicitor Matthew Taylor advises how to deal with financing legal proceedings following a high profile divorce case last month..

Matthew Taylor Solicitor

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Death of a shareholder

Estate planning for business owners and entrepreneurs can often fall down the priority list of ‘things to do’ when building and securing the…

Richard Leslie Consultant

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Inheritance tax is dead! Long live… inheritance tax?

How should we be taxed when passing on our wealth? The Intergenerational Commission gave its answer in a new report on the future of inheritance tax.

Richard Leslie Consultant

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Sharing company ownership

A carefully considered and tailored shareholders agreement can provide real value, particularly for an owner bringing in co shareholders for the first…

Catherine Hendy Associate
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