Our Private Client team comprising of Tim Napier and Adrian Albinson are well able to undertake all aspects of private client work.
When someone dies without making a will, the law prescribes who benefits from that estate. It is important to realise that in the absence of a will, the cohabitee has no automatic rights to any part of a deceased estate: if there are children it will go to them. It is important whenever there is long term cohabitation and you treat each other as though you were married, you should make a will.
By making a will, you can decide what happens to your possessions after death and it is the best way to ensure that family and friends get what you wish them to.

Our work includes the following specialisms:
Wills and living wills
Strategic estate planning
Lasting powers of attorney
Probate and estate administration
Trusts
Property services
Wills and Living Wills
When contemplating about making a will, its a good idea to think about what you would want to include.
- All of your current assets such as money, property, posessions etc?
- Who do you want to benefit from your will?
- Who should look after any children under the age of 18 that you may have?
- Who is going to be your executor? (The person in charge of sorting out your estate and carrying out any wishes you may have after your death.)
We take a particular emphasis on tailoring a will to meet current needs and minimise inheritance tax Cost from only £100 + vat
Strategic Estate Planning
To manage your assets effectivly and efficiently, we develop our stratigic plans for our clients and guide them in the day to day management of wealth.
With years of experience we are able to put in place realistic solutions in managing your wealth.
We can help with
- Growing and preserving your money
- Generating an income that lasts
- Transferring your assets efficiently to the next generation
- Protect your wealth against major catastrophies.
We bring to bear a wealth of expertise in many vital tax issues, including detailed knowledge of the exemptions and reliefs available.
Lasting Powers of Attorney
This is a legal document that lets you appoint someone to act on your behalf regarding your welfare, money or property,
Attorneys can make decisions for you when you no longer wish to or when you lack the mental capacity to do so.
An Lasting Power of Attorney allows you to plan in advance:
- The decisions you want to be made on your behalf if you lose the capacity to make them yourself.
- The people you want to make those decisions for you.
- How you want those decisions to be made.
In addition to property and financial matters, a person can delegate decisions affecting their personal welfare including healthcare and medical treatment.
We can offer professional advice and assistance on all areas of Lasting Power of Attourney, helping you choose the most suitable option for your personal circumstances.
Probate and Estate Administration, offering specialist expertise in the handling of (sometimes sensitive) family issues, advising on the terms of wills or the application of intestacy rules as well as preparing for and obtaining grants of representation;
Trusts – in which we currently administer substantial trusts and are able to advise on the drafting and construction of settlements and trusts, the preparation and execution of ancillary documents and the duties and liabilities of trustees. We also act as trustees and deal with general administration;
Property Services, extending well beyond sale, purchase and leasehold transactions.
To contact us please call 01925 634681 or email law@anlaw.co.uk
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