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Why Families Trust Lawson West for Trusts and Estate Planning

Setting up a trust is about protecting assets, reducing tax liability where possible, and ensuring your wishes are carried out exactly as intended. Whether you’re exploring family asset protection trusts or want to do inheritance tax planning, every decision needs to be legally correct and in your best interests.

Our clients choose us because we:

  • Explain complex trust structures in plain English
  • Ensure all documents meet UK legal requirements
  • Help prevent costly mistakes or disputes later on
  • Guide you through your role as trustee or settlor with confidence

This commitment to excellence has been recognised nationally — Lawson West Solicitors has been shortlisted for Private Client Firm of the Year (Boutique) at the British Wills & Probate Awards 2025.

Natalie Aldrich, Senior Private Client Solicitor, Lawson West Solicitors, Leicester. ""We recently had our new Wills created by Natalie in the Leicester office. Well, she's a total shining star and a really talented solicitor, knowledgeable about tax implications and trust options, I knew we were in safe hands. Ours is not a very complex estate but she explained the different avenues very well indeed and made it straightforward. Thank you Natalie.""

G.G. East Midlands – a Google 5-Star Review

From the moment my wife and I stepped into the office, we were greeted with the utmost professionalism, and warmth. Our legal representative demonstrated an impressive depth of knowledge, and the ability to translate legal jargon into understandable terms. Thank you very much. We will certainly be recommending Lawson West to all our family and friends.

L Kyp: Probate, Wills & Trusts
Employment Law Solicitors

Waiting Could Mean Higher Taxes and Lost Assets

The earlier you set up a trust or plan for inheritance tax, the more options you have to safeguard property, control how assets are passed on, and avoid unnecessary costs. Acting now helps reduce the risk of disputes and ensures your wishes are carried out exactly as intended.

When you call, you’ll speak directly to a solicitor highly qualified and experienced in:

➤  Family asset protection trusts and property protection trust wills

➤  Inheritance tax trusts, lifetime trusts, and discretionary trusts

➤  Planning for disabled beneficiaries without affecting benefits

➤  Resolving trust disputes and breaches of trust

Speak to a Trust Solicitor Today

From First Call to Final Sign-Off — We Handle Everything

  • 1Free Initial Consultation: Speak directly with a qualified solicitor who specialises in trusts and estate planning. This isn’t a call handler — it’s a member of our expert legal team who can give meaningful advice from the start.
  • 2Understand Your Options: We’ll explain the advantages and limitations of family trusts, disabled trusts, and other structures so you can make an informed choice.
  • 3Tailored Trust Planning: Whether you want to set up a family protection trust, create a trust to reduce inheritance tax, or plan for complex family circumstances, we’ll create a plan that’s tailored to your situation. If the trust you set up no longer meets its objectives, or never has done, our expert trust solicitors can unravel trust complications and review the legal structure of any family trust.
  • 4Ongoing Trust Administration Support: From managing annual trust accounts to advising on changes in tax law, we’ll ensure your trust remains compliant and effective long after it’s created.

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