Wills & Probate

Wills & Estate Planning

Nobody likes to think about making a Will, often because it seems too complicated or because most of us don't want to consider the inevitable. To ensure your wishes are carried out after your death it is vital to have a will. All adults who own assets should make a will, yet estimates indicate that 70% of the adult population do not have a Will. Do not leave it until it is too late.

Five important facts about Making a Will

• If you are married and don't make a will, the whole of your estate will not necessarily go to your surviving spouse!
• If you are not married and have a partner, without a will your partner will inherit nothing.
• When you make a will, you choose who will benefit from your estate. Without a will the Government effectively makes that decision for you.
• If you have minor children, you choose who will be responsible for them by appointing Testamentry Guardians in your will. Don't leave this choice to others or to the Courts!
• If you have married, separated, divorced or remarried since you made your will, it is essential to make a new one.

Based at three of our four Manchester offices - Whitefield, Walkden and Eccles, Berry & Berry's team of established Wills and Estate Planning experts will guide you in a sensitive and professional manner through the whole process. We will explain everything in plain English, advising you on all matters including Inheritance Tax, Asset Protection and Estate Planning.

Our experienced legal team also provides a professional service in respect of Applications for Lasting Powers of Attorney and Applications to the Court of Protection.

Our range of services includes:

• Will Writing
• Trusts
• Tax Planning
• Lasting Powers of Attorney
• Court of Protection
• Nursing Home Funding

Probate and Estate Administration

The death of a loved one is always an extremely difficult time. What to do? Who to contact? How to wind up their affairs? Dealing with the Administration of an Estate can be a hugely daunting and stressful experience. Let our experts take this burden from you.

We at Berry & Berry make the process of Estate Administration easier for all concerned. Our team of professionals knows how the system works and will ensure that the administration of the Estate will run efficiently and smoothly to a satisfactory conclusion.

We assist with:

• Probate and Estate Administration
• Probate and Trust Disputes
• Deeds of Variation