Specialist Private Client Team
Private Client Team
We deal with a wide range of matters ranging from the preservation of assets to wills, trusts and powers of attorney. Some of the work which we undertake includes:
A Tailored Service
We take pride in getting to know and understand our clients and their families, and are committed to providing a tailored service. We also work closely with our Property Team to assist with the structuring of properties purchased in joint names.
We are members of the Law Society and are regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority so you can be confident that you are getting the very best service. Within our team we have membership to The Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) and we are members of Certainty (National Will Bank).
Wills
We are highly experienced in Estate Planning and writing Wills. We are members of the Law Society and are regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority so you can be confident that you are getting the very best service.
We offer a fixed fee service for the preparation of most Wills and for those Wills not covered by this service, we agree a fee estimate at the outset.
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Powers of Attorney
No one knows what the future will hold, and if you end up in a situation of being unable to make your own decisions, a Lasting Power of Attorney can safeguard your future and that of your business.
We apply a fixed fee for the preparation and registration of LPAs so that there are no hidden charges.
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Previous LPA's
If you completed a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) in the period between 1st April 2013 and 31st March 2017 then you may be due a refund.
The Ministry of Justice have decided that during this period the Office of the Public Guardian overpriced their registration fee. As a result, if you had an LPA registered during this period and paid a fee for doing so you should be able to claim a refund.
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Court of Protection
If a person has not made a Lasting Power of Attorney and is unable to manage their affairs, friend or family member will need to apply to the Court of Protection to have the legal authority to manage their affairs.
We have an expert team with experience in this field who understand all about capacity issues and how they can affect you and your family.
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Succession & Estate
Making sure your assets pass to the right people in the right way is not always easy. Whether you are considering making a Will or thinking about gifting assets, effective tax and trust management is an essential way to protect your assets and control what happens.
Our specialist team can help minimise your inheritance tax liability and deal with issues regarding future care home costs.
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& Probate
At Bright Solicitors we can assist you with every aspect of the administration of an estate. We would encourage you to give us a ring at an early stage, to discuss what needs to be done. If it transpires that you do not need a solicitor to be involved, then we will tell you that and send you on your way, with some helpful guidance.
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Trusts
During your lifetime, you will want to retain the greatest amount of control over your estate. You will also wish to ensure that your estate is preserved for the next generation when you die and in order to do this you may wish to think about creating a Trust. The tax considerations of setting up a trust can be significant and it is important to seek professional advice.
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