Probate, Wills, Trusts and Lasting Powers of Attorney
Lawson-West's experienced Probate, Trusts and Will-writing specialists in Leicester and Market Harborough can help you plan for a secure future with tailor-made Wills, codicils, Life Interest Wills, Legacy Wills, tax and retirement planning. Our Trust and Estate Planning team of qualified STEP/TEP specialists can help you to plan your estate in the most tax-efficient way and advise on the wider inheritance tax implications of property, estate and business ownership.
Lawson-West Solicitors can also help with powers of attorney, making applications to the Court of Protection and being a Deputy.
With a heritage of practising law for over forty years, our skilled and highly-qualified solicitors and will makers are experts in Probate, Court of Protection, Wills, LPAs and Trusts.
"When you choose Lawson-West Solicitors, you are in safe hands."
If you are looking for legal assistance with Probate, trust and estate planning, making a Will or setting-up an LPA, at Lawson-West we are driven by our commitment to help others.
We are here to help.
Please Contact Us: 0116 212 1000
See our Probate section here, or see our helpful Probate Video & Guide for the Bereaved which explains the probate process and also Leicestershire's Dying Matters website.
Wills and LPAs
If we are the keepers of your Will or deed documents (whether Lawson-West or previously Brown & Co) you can rest-assured they remain safe.
You are not alone to focus on your personal circumstances and life planning issues at this time. Several people and family members are now thinking about making a new Will, reviewing or updating their old Will and putting your house in order in terms of wealth planning, inheritance tax mitigation, protecting your wealth for the longer-term, planning for illness and incapacity.
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Do you have a relative with existing health conditions or a loved-one in a nursing home or NHS ward at this time?
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Are you facing a Probate or Court of Protection application on your own?
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Are you an appointed Executor in need of assistance?
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Do you want to update your Will?
Phoebe Skarlatos is Head of our Probate, Wills and Trusts team at Lawson West.
Find out more about Phoebe here.
“We’re talented and intelligent lawyers, but what sets us apart is our team attitude. We became solicitors and legal executives because we want to help people. Our team provides a friendly and professional service to all clients. A large part of my role involves supporting our team to support clients during very difficult times in their lives. It’s so important for our team to guide clients through the legal process compassionately.”
Vicky Jones is a Director at Lawson-West and part of the Probate and Wills team (one of the largest teams in the firm) with offices in Leicester and Market Harborough. Vicky is a solicitor and a full STEP Member (TEP).
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Help with Probate
This is an important and fundamental service which is provided on the death of a loved-one. ‘Probate’ is the phrase used by solicitors to mean the distribution of someone’s assets (known as their ‘estate’) after they have died and the process of obtaining the Grant of Probate, which is required before you can sell the assets and distribute elements of the estate to the chosen beneficiaries, can be a lengthly and complicated one. Read more...
Advice about Wills
Leaving a Will means you can be sure that everything will be dealt with in the way you wish following your death. Making a Will gives you enormous peace of mind. If you don't make a Will, the Intestacy Rules will govern how your estate is divided-up. They determine which of your relatives receives how much which can lead to some nasty surprises. Read more...
Advice about LPAs
When planning for the future, you may not consider the possibility of being unable to make decisions for yourself because of physical or mental incapacity. By preparing a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) you can ensure that your best interests and finances are left in the hands of those you trust.
Why Use Lawson-West?
We have specialist advisers who can explain the legal jargon in understandable terms and support your needs and those affecting your business.
Get in touch today. We want to help.
Call 0116 212 1000 for our Leicester Office or 01858 445 480 for our Market Harborough Office. Whichever office you call, someone will be available to assist you for Wills, Trusts, LPAs, Probate advice and enquiries.
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Complete our website enquiry form here and someone will be in touch soon.
Further Useful Information:Article: Why Don't You Make a Will?
Downloadable resource: Guide to Making A Will
Downloadable resource: Guide to Making A Lasting Power of Attorney
What our clients say
Phoebe Skarlatos, Head of Probate, Trusts and Wills department
Lawson-West Solicitors, Leicester
What stood out and made our service special?
"Phoebe made a home visit to us as my Dad was terminally ill and Mum needed to be with him. Phoebe was an absolute pleasure to deal with and I would definitely recommend her to family and friends."
Sophie Forsyth, Associate Solicitor, Probate, Trusts and Wills Team, Lawson West Solicitors, Leicester
What stood out and made our service special for you?
Excellent, Efficient Customer Service
"The clear way Sophie responded to our questions and made sure we understood the questions."
"We would like to thank Sophie for her friendly and efficient manner in dealing with our wills. The quality of service was excellent."
Phoebe Skarlatos, Head of Probate, Trusts and Wills department
Lawson-West Solicitors, Leicester
"Phoebe was outstanding in her service and kindness, respect and care shown. Phoebe was a fantastic asset throughout and I cannot recommend her highly enough. She was hugely empathic and thorough throughout the process and understood my needs well."
"Congratulations on winning [the 2022 Business Masters 'Professional Services - Legal' award and the British Wills & Probate Award for 'Outstanding Employee Experience'], I'm not surprised.
Phoebe presented my Power of Attorney and updated my will recently. Excellent service, compassionate and caring, concluding with a document that’s going to protect my needs and wishes."
Joe Weston, Trainee Solicitor, Probate, Wills and Trusts Team
Lawson-West Solicitors, Market Harborough
"Joe Weston pulled out all the stops to get Grant of Probate through in two weeks. Joe was professional and compassionate at a very stressful time for us."
Sophie Forsyth, Solicitor, Probate, Trusts and Wills Team
Lawson West Solicitors, Leicester
What stood out and made our service special for you?
"The clear way Sophie responded to our questions and made sure we understood the questions."
"We would like to thank Sophie for her friendly and efficient manner in dealing with our wills. The quality of service was excellent."
Sophie Forsyth, Solicitor, Probate, Trusts and Wills Team
Lawson West Solicitors, Leicester
"Thank you so much for the seamless impeccable service that you have provided, and not to mention your friendly warm nature professional nature which made the whole process an enjoyable one. Thank you for the exemplary service and we most certainly look forward to using yourself again for legal matters."
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"I just wanted to express our thanks for all the help you have given us over the past year with gaining probate for our family member and also for work done in selling the residential property. This is the first time that we have used solicitors and with the complications that were thrown in the mix, we would have been at a loss as to what to do if it hadn't been for your guidance. So thanks once again."
and on Google Reviews:
"Earlier in the year, we were faced with what initially seemed like a straight forward process. However as things progressed and other events happened, this straight forward process became more complicated. Lawson West Solicitors were incredibly helpful throughout the whole process of both gaining probate for two people and also in house conveyance. Yes they have a cost, but for us it was worth every penny to know that things were being dealt with swiftly, professionally and courteously as well. Advice was given when asked, and nothing was too much for them. Would highly recommend and would be my first port of call for any future needs."
Client M.S. Market Harborough
Phoebe Skarlatos, Solicitor
Probate & Wills Team, Leicester
"Phoebe made us feel at ease. She was very friendly and answered all our questions. The quality of service was excellent and we would recommend her to others."
