Maximum Inheritance Specialists

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41 Years

experience

Your Trusted Partner for Estate Planning Solutions

At Maximum Inheritance Specialists, we approach estate planning as an act of self-respect and familial responsibility. With nearly four decades of experience, we specialise in crafting tailored strategies to protect your wealth across generations. Our expertise in inheritance tax planning, probate assistance, and will writing ensures your assets remain within your family, guided by principles of transparency and ethical stewardship.

We prioritise client education, offering resources like our free guide 'Maximum Inheritance' to empower informed decision-making. Our sole practitioner model allows dedicated, personalised service, ensuring every client receives meticulous attention to their unique circumstances.

Services

Estate Planning Probate Assistance Inheritance Tax Planning Will Writing Lasting Power of Attorney Asset Protection Intergenerational Wealth Transfer Tax Liability Reduction Family Financial Security Estate Administration

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Year established: 1985

Highlights and features

We offer over 30 years of dedicated experience in estate planning and inheritance tax specialism.
Our bespoke approach ensures strategies align precisely with your family's unique circumstances.
We prioritise transparency, with no hidden fees or ambiguous terms in our services.
Client education is central to our practice, including free resources like 'Maximum Inheritance'.
Our sole practitioner model guarantees direct access to expert guidance throughout your case.

What people say

Exceptional expertise Personalised approach Compassionate guidance Transparent processes Highly recommend

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Services

Estate Planning

Our estate planning service ensures your assets are structured to benefit future generations while minimising tax liabilities. We create tailored strategies using wills, trusts, and gifting techniques, focusing on long-term family financial security. Clients receive comprehensive guidance to navigate complex inheritance laws with confidence.

Probate Assistance

We guide executors through probate processes, ensuring legal compliance and efficient estate distribution. Services include asset identification, debt settlement, tax calculations, and court documentation. Our support protects personal representatives from liability while honouring the deceased's wishes with sensitivity and precision.

Inheritance Tax Planning

Specialised strategies reduce inheritance tax exposure through lawful exemptions and allowances. We analyse individual circumstances to implement gifting schedules, trust structures, and residential nil-rate band optimisation. Our goal ensures maximum asset retention within families while maintaining compliance with HMRC regulations.

Will Writing

Crafting legally robust wills that reflect your intentions precisely. We address complex family dynamics, blended estates, and charitable giving while considering tax implications. Clients receive clear documentation alongside guidance on complementary tools like lasting power of attorney for comprehensive estate security.

Lasting Power of Attorney

We establish legal frameworks for financial and healthcare decision-making in incapacity scenarios. Our service ensures chosen representatives can manage assets seamlessly while protecting client autonomy. Documentation aligns with current legislation to prevent future disputes or administrative challenges.

People

Ade Oduyemi

Estate Planner & Inheritance Tax Specialist

With nearly four decades of experience, Ade Oduyemi specialises in intergenerational wealth preservation. He authored 'Maximum Inheritance' and provides bespoke solutions for high-net-worth families, focusing on tax-efficient estate structuring and probate guidance while maintaining a client-first ethos.

Questions

What distinguishes estate planning from simply writing a will?

Estate planning encompasses wills but also includes tax strategies, trusts, and lifetime gifting to control asset distribution across generations, whereas a will alone addresses posthumous asset transfer without proactive tax mitigation.

How can inheritance tax liabilities be reduced legally?

We utilise exemptions like the £325,000 nil-rate band, residential nil-rate band for family homes, and strategic lifetime gifting to reduce taxable estates while maintaining asset accessibility for beneficiaries.

Do I need probate if there's a valid will?

Yes, probate typically remains necessary to legally administer assets exceeding £5,000, even with a will. We streamline this process to ensure compliance and efficient estate distribution.

Can I update my estate plan if circumstances change?

Absolutely. We recommend reviewing plans every 3-5 years or after major life events to ensure alignment with evolving family dynamics, tax laws, and personal objectives.

What happens to debts when someone dies?

Estate debts are settled from the deceased's assets before beneficiary distributions. We guide executors through this process to ensure legal compliance while protecting personal liability for family members.

How does lasting power of attorney benefit future planning?

It designates trusted representatives to manage financial and healthcare decisions during incapacity, preventing court-appointed guardianship while maintaining your autonomy over asset control.

Reviews (7)

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Lisa Spiteri

Apr 08, 2021 Report

Positive:Professionalism
Maximum inheritance specialists made writing my will a very quick and easy experience. Ade is extremely knowledgeable and efficient. I highly recommend this service

Ingrid Weel

Dec 30, 2020 Report

I have know Ade for years. In 2015 he wrote my will, has since amended it and just did all the work on my Lasting Powers of Attorney. He has an easy, friendly way of explaining each process in plain, concise language. Everything becomes easy to understand - and stress free. If ever I am unsure of something, or have a query - he just answers it. I completely trust him, his advice and I recommend him often. If you haven't written a will - do it now. Use Ade and read his book!

Janice S.

Sep 13, 2020 Report

Positive:Professionalism
Ade was professional, knowledgeable and thorough with time and care taken to explain all options available, specific to our circumstances. I would recommend his services to all those that need advice in this area. Apologies for the late review. Thanks.

Katerina Zachariou

Aug 18, 2020 Report

My husband and I have just drawn up our Wills with Ade from MIS.
Ade is very professional and highly knowledgeable. Ade was able to put our minds at ease and offered guidance every step of the way on what was a difficult subject. I would highly recommend Ade without hesitation.
Ade, thank you.

Anna Simmons

Dec 28, 2019 Report

We used Ade's services to update our wills and set up LPAs. He took the time to explain scenarios in a way that made it easy to understand and I felt confident in the whole process. He was very efficient and I would definitely recommend his services to anyone who was considering updating their wills and/or setting up a Power of Attorney.

Melinda Fargo

Sep 01, 2019 Report

A painless experience on what can be a difficult subject. I liked the clarity of thought which helped me understand clearly the implications in law of certain decisions. Moreover, though, Ade took the time to understand my values and overall wishes for my children when I die, which then informed the business end of the meeting. This is a quality I found lacking in other companies where I felt it was more of a conveyor belt experience. If you are putting off "putting your affairs in order," you will wonder why you did after dealing with MIS. Thank you, again, Ade.

Jeannette Scola

Jul 25, 2018 Report

Ade at MIS has been an enormous help during an incredibly sad time for my mother. He has been professional in his dealings with us & considered my mothers delicate state at the loss of her sister. He is completely trustworthy, keeping us appropriately informed of progress at the various stages. I highly recommend him.