Business Details
Expert Estate Planning & Legal Services in Preston
Ellen Fay Solicitors is a niche legal practice specialising in estate planning and private client services. We provide tailored advice to help clients protect and preserve family wealth, ensuring assets pass to loved ones in a tax-efficient manner. With extensive experience in wills, powers of attorney, and care home fee planning, we prioritise clear communication and long-term client relationships.Our team offers home visits and expert guidance on NHS continuing care, inheritance tax planning, and trusts. Regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority, we combine professionalism with approachability to deliver solutions for later life challenges.
Services
Will Planning
Estate Planning
Powers of Attorney
Care Home Fee Planning
Inheritance Tax Planning
Trusts and Estates
Probate and Administration
NHS Continuing Care Funding
Divorce and Family Law
Conveyancing Services
Highlights and features
- We specialise in estate planning and later-life legal solutions.
- Our team provides tailored advice based on personal circumstances.
- We build long-term relationships to understand client needs deeply.
- Home visits are available for added convenience and accessibility.
- Regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority for professional standards.
Associations and certifications
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
What people say
Excellent service
First-class service
Easing stress
Clear explanations
Peace of mind
Services
Will Planning
Crafting legally sound wills to ensure your assets are distributed according to your wishes. Our solicitors provide clear guidance on inheritance tax implications and family provision, ensuring peace of mind for you and your loved ones.
Powers of Attorney
Establishing Lasting Powers of Attorney to manage your affairs if you lose capacity. We advise on financial and health-related decision-making frameworks, ensuring compliance with Court of Protection requirements and safeguarding your interests.
Care Home Fees
Strategic planning for care home costs and NHS continuing care funding. Our experts assess eligibility criteria, navigate local authority assessments, and implement asset protection strategies to secure appropriate financial support for long-term care needs.
Probate Services
Comprehensive probate and estate administration support following a loved one's death. We handle legal documentation, tax calculations, and asset distribution, ensuring compliance with inheritance laws while minimising family stress during emotional times.
Trusts and Estates
Creating bespoke trusts to protect family wealth and control asset distribution. Our solicitors advise on lifetime gifts, tax-efficient structures, and trust management, balancing legal requirements with long-term family interests and financial security.
Questions
What legal documents are essential for later life planning?
Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney, and care funding strategies are crucial. These documents ensure your wishes are respected and assets protected as you age.
How can I fund long-term care without depleting my savings?
We assess eligibility for NHS continuing care, advise on local authority funding, and implement asset protection strategies to preserve wealth while securing necessary care.
What happens if I don't create a Will?
Without a Will, your estate is distributed according to intestacy rules, which may not align with your wishes. This can cause family disputes and unnecessary tax liabilities.
Can I plan for potential mental incapacity?
Yes, through Lasting Powers of Attorney. This legal document allows you to appoint trusted individuals to make decisions on your behalf if you lose capacity.
How do trusts help protect family wealth?
Trusts provide controlled asset distribution, protect against inheritance tax, and ensure financial security for future generations while maintaining compliance with legal requirements.
Reviews (2)
Iain Walker
Jul 11, 2020
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Friendly staff, good social distancing and PPE worn, screens in place. Felt very comfortable during my brief visit there.
Jon Harvey
Oct 11, 2019
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We sorted out our Wills with Ellen Faye and the advice and service was excellent, very patient and good communication.
