Wills Solicitors in Carmarthen

Will writing & related services in Carmarthen

Making a Will

Writing a Will can involve some complex issues, even for relatively simple estates. Our Will writing solicitors can talk through your estate and requirements with you, including key issues such as Inheritance Tax planning and setting up trusts for children and other dependants.

Updating your Will

You will need to update your Will whenever your personal or financial circumstances change. Our Will solicitors in Carmarthen can advise on the best way to do this, including through the use of an additional legal document known as a codicil or the creation of an entirely new Will may be required.

Statutory Wills

In situations where a Will is required for someone who lacks the mental capacity to make one themselves, you will need to apply to the Court of Protection for a Statutory Will. This will set out what should happen to your loved one’s estate on their death, removing any uncertainty. Our team can help with making a Statutory Will application, giving you the best chance of success and dealing with any amendments suggested by the Court.

To see how we can help with making a Statutory Will, take a look at our Court of Protection expertise.

Estate and succession planning for farms & agricultural businesses

Our team has close links with farming families and the wider agricultural community, advising on all areas of estate and succession planning. Our expertise includes using Agricultural Property Relief (APR) and Business Property Relief (BPR) to reduce an estate’s Inheritance Tax liability.

Will disputes

Inheritance disputes require very careful handling to avoid a lot of time, expensive and risk of serious damage to family relationships. Our Wills and inheritance disputes solicitors can assist with challenging Wills and defending challenges to Wills, using our strong expertise in constructive negotiation and Alternative Dispute Resolution to achieve an amiable solution wherever possible. This can allow you to avoid the time, cost and conflict often associated with court proceedings.

To see how we can help with Will disputes, please take a look at our expertise with Challenging Wills and Trusts.

The cost of making a Will

Fixed fee Wills

We offer a fixed fee Will writing service for straightforward estates, which may be appropriate depending on your requirements.

Hourly rates

We will typically charge according to an agreed hourly rate for more complex Wills and lifetime planning matters, depending on the level of expertise required.

Where this is the case, we will provide a clear quote at the outset, giving a full breakdown of the expected costs for dealing with your requirements. Should any additional work be required that is not covered by this quote, we will always advise you of the costs involved before any work is carried out.

To find out more about the cost of making a Will, please get in touch.

Why use our Will solicitors in Carmarthen?

Having advised and supported clients across South Wales for decades, our Lifetime Planning solicitors can offer seasoned legal expertise and close personal support to help you plan effectively for the future of your estate and loved ones.

Our expertise has been independently recognised by leading industry guides the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners.

Our team includes several members of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP). STEP is the leading professional body for specialists in trusts, estates and lifetime planning worldwide.

We can also offer the expertise of two members of the Association of Contentious Trust and Probate Specialists (ACTAPS) with Richard Howells being a full Member and Joanna Fenoulhet being an Associate Member. These memberships are reflective of our team’s leading expertise with all types of inheritance disputes.

With trained Dementia Champions and Dementia Friends on our team, we can offer specialist experience, knowledge and skills to effectively support people living with dementia and their loved ones.

Consultant Allison Kent is a member of the Mencap Panel, which specialises in Will making for parents and other family members providing for beneficiaries with learning disabilities.

A number of our team are Welsh speakers and we have a dedicated Welsh language co-ordinator, so can offer our services in English or Welsh.

Get in touch with our expert Will solicitors in Carmarthen

For clear, practical advice on making a Will or dealing with any other aspect of Wills and lifetime planning, please contact our Carmarthen office or use our simple contact form to ask a question or request a call back.