Bramhall Solicitors

Bramhall Solicitors have a wealth of experience in dealing with the myriad range of legal issues which people can face in their daily lives. Unlike many law firms where the legal work is often delegated down to junior staff, you will be looked after by a partner who will take personal responsibility for the conduct of your matter.

Our starting point is that our clients need looking after. Legal matters can be stressful - so, whether you are moving house, dealing with bereavement, trying to work out what you should do in your Will or facing family issues, we will make it our priority to provide you with all the legal support and advice you need.

At our initial meeting we will discuss with you your family situation and establish all the relevant circumstances. We will then prepare the Will in draft and go through that draft with you at a second meeting - it is usually possible to finalise the Will at the second meeting.

We will advise you on all aspects of your Will including the way in which your Will can minimise potential future liabilities for care home fees and inheritance tax charges.

An LPA is a legal document which authorises other people to make decisions on their behalf when they lack mental capacity to make the decisions themselves. It cannot be used before it has been registered with the Office of the Public Guardian. It is then ready for use should the person granting the power lose capacity.

Unless the estate is very small and/or assets have been held jointly, the Personal Representatives of the Deceased (i.e. the Executors named in the Will or, where there is no Will, next of kin) will have to obtain a Grant of Representation from the Probate Registry showing their entitlement to deal with the estate.