Business Details
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Northampton
MT Legal Services has provided trusted legal counsel since its founding, specialising in will writing, probate, and estate planning. As a member of the Institute of Professional Will Writers, we adhere to the highest professional standards while delivering a personal approach to legal matters. Our team, led by Mark Tucker with nearly 40 years of experience, focuses on helping clients protect their assets and plan for long-term care needs. We offer expert guidance on inheritance tax mitigation, lasting powers of attorney, and secure document storage, ensuring families' future needs are met.Our reputation for sound advice and comprehensive probate services has been built through decades of delivering tailored solutions. Our commitment to client education helps individuals make informed decisions about estate administration and future care planning. We pride ourselves on combining traditional legal expertise with modern accessibility, serving clients locally in Northamptonshire and Buckinghamshire as well as nationally. All our services are delivered with transparency, avoiding hidden fees while maintaining full compliance with regulatory standards.
Services
Will Writing
Probate Services
Lasting Powers of Attorney
Inheritance Tax Planning
Long Term Care Planning
Highlights and features
- 40 years of will writing and probate expertise
- Institute of Professional Will Writers membership
- Secure document storage for estate documents
- Tailored inheritance tax planning solutions
- Free initial consultation with legal experts
Associations and certifications
- Institute of Professional Will Writers
What people say
Patient with elderly clients
Experienced but personable
Punctual & professional
Excellent service
Great service
Services
Will Writing
As Institute of Professional Will Writers members, we create legally sound wills tailored to individual circumstances. Our service includes initial consultation, document drafting, and final execution guidance. We specialise in complex estates involving property, business assets, and international holdings.
Probate Services
We guide families through estate settlement after death. Our comprehensive service covers asset identification, tax calculations, HMRC submissions, and distribution management. We handle straightforward estates as well as complex cases requiring court applications.
Lasting Powers of Attorney
We assist in establishing LPAs for property, financial matters, and health decisions. Our process includes document preparation, registration guidance, and ongoing support for attorneys acting under the instruments.
Inheritance Tax Planning
Through strategic gifting, trust arrangements, and exemption utilisation, we help reduce tax liabilities. Our advice considers current regulations and potential legislative changes affecting estate taxation.
Long Term Care Planning
We develop strategies to protect assets against care home costs. Our planning considers local authority assessments, property treatment, and alternative care funding options while maintaining eligibility for benefits.
People
Mark Tucker
Founder & Solicitor
With nearly 40 years of experience in will writing and probate, Mark established MT Legal Services to provide accessible legal solutions. His background includes 20 years with regional law firms handling complex estates and tax planning matters.
Questions
What services does MT Legal Services offer?
We specialise in will writing, probate services, lasting powers of attorney, inheritance tax planning, and long term care arrangements.
Do I need a professional to create my will?
While you can draft your own will, professional assistance ensures legal validity and proper tax planning considerations.
How can you help with inheritance tax planning?
We provide expert guidance on tax-efficient estate structuring and complete HMRC documentation requirements.
What happens if no will exists?
Without a will, assets are distributed according to intestacy laws which may not align with your wishes.
What is a lasting power of attorney?
LPA lets you appoint someone to manage your affairs should you lose mental capacity.
Do you offer document storage?
Yes, we provide secure storage for wills and important documents at competitive rates.
Reviews (4)
Gary Kaylyn Luck
Oct 09, 2019
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Mark is a very experienced, personable professional. This is particularly important during times of grief. He gives you gentle guidance at the same time as being sensitive to your feelings. I would not hesitate to recommend his services.
Alison Cook
Oct 09, 2019
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Mark is friendly, reliable and professional. Very patient when dealing with elderly clients - explains everything in straightforward terms
Claire Coombs
Oct 09, 2019
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Mark was professional and sympathetic whilst dealing with my late husband’s affairs and it was all sorted out very quickly with the least upset to me. I would not hesitate to use him again should the need arise.
Graham Letts
Oct 09, 2019
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Mark is excellent at making you feel at ease and is always punctual and extremely professional. Couldn’t recommend him highly enough.
