Wills, Probate & Trusts

Hine Solicitors deal with all aspects of Private Client work including Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Probate, Inheritance Tax advice and Trusts. Our experienced private client team offers sound, down to earth advice and your matter will be sensitively handled by an experienced Solicitor.

Wills

Some people are reluctant to make a Will, either because they do not like contemplating their own death or because they think it is something that they can put off until they are older. It is advisable for everyone to make a Will and dying without having made one (dying intestate) can have catastrophic financial consequences for those left behind. By taking a few moments to consider your wishes, and meeting with us to discuss them in person, we will ensure your options are clearly explained and that your assets are passed on to your loved ones as you wish.

Lasting Powers of Attorney

It is not only very important to consider what happens to your property and affairs when you die but also during your lifetime. At some point in our lives, any of us can become temporarily or permanently unable to manage our finances or health care. If you do not have a Lasting Power of Attorney in place and you lose mental capacity the only way that your financial affairs can be managed is by someone being appointed by the Court of Protection. This process can be very costly and lengthy. By preparing a Lasting Power of Attorney you can make sure that your wishes are carried out whatever happens to you.

Probate

The death of a close relative or friend is one of the most stressful situations you may encounter. When you are bereaved your ability to function normally is often impaired and for some people this can last for a long time. We can help to reduce the stress by assisting you with managing the deceased’s estate and we can do as much or as little as you wish.

What does ‘STEP’ mean?

Lisa McBrearty  (TEP) one of our Solicitors, is a full member of The Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP)  which is a unique professional body providing members with a local, national and international learning and business network focusing on the responsible stewardship of assets today and across the generations.

Obtaining the STEP qualification shows a knowledge and understanding of trusts and estates that will be converted into practical, applied competence.  Full members of STEP are the most experienced and senior practitioners in the field of trusts and estates and are recognised as the experts to whom others turn to for good quality advice.  They are required to undergo extensive on-going training to ensure their knowledge and expertise is kept up to date.

Disputes following a death in the Family

It is a sad fact of life that families will sometimes fall out following a death in the family. Our experienced and sensitive Solicitors can advise on the meaning and validity of a will; help with the administration of an estate; offer advice if the terms of a will are disputed and what happens if no will was made.

Should you wish to arrange an initial meeting, please call us or complete the form below for us to contact you.