{"id":355,"date":"2026-07-09T13:02:55","date_gmt":"2026-07-09T12:02:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www2.gladstonesolicitors.co.uk\/?page_id=355"},"modified":"2026-07-09T13:02:55","modified_gmt":"2026-07-09T12:02:55","slug":"our-wills-probate-services","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www2.gladstonesolicitors.co.uk\/?page_id=355","title":{"rendered":"Our Wills & Probate Services"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

1. Wills<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Make or update your Will with guidance from experienced Solicitors who can advise on tax implications, care home fee concerns, trusts, mirror Wills and amendments. We offer home visits, care\u2011home and hospice appointments, and short\u2011notice appointments where needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Learn more \u2192 Wills<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Probate<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

We assist with both full estate administration<\/strong> and Grant\u2011only applications<\/strong>, depending on the level of support you need. We offer clear pricing in accordance with the SRA Price Transparency Rules and can handle estates of all sizes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Learn more \u2192 Probate<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Powers of Attorney<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

We prepare and register Lasting Powers of Attorney<\/strong> for Property & Financial Affairs and Health & Welfare. We can act as professional attorneys<\/strong> where appropriate and offer home, care\u2011home and hospital appointments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Learn more \u2192 Powers of Attorney<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Court of Protection<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If someone lacks capacity and has no Power of Attorney, we can assist with Deputyship applications<\/strong>, Statutory Wills, capacity issues and ongoing Deputy support. We can also act as professional Deputies<\/strong> where needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Learn more \u2192 Court of Protection<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Inheritance Tax & Estate Planning<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

We provide basic guidance<\/strong> on Inheritance Tax, allowances, gifting rules and planning for blended families. Where specialist advice is required, we can liaise with accountants or seek advice from expert Tax Barristers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Learn more \u2192 Inheritance Tax & Estate Planning<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. Trusts & Asset Protection<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

We offer clear, accessible advice on the use of trusts to protect assets, support vulnerable beneficiaries or plan for future generations. We can work with accountants or specialist Counsel where more detailed tax advice is needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Learn more \u2192 Trusts & Asset Protection<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

7. Care Home Fee Planning<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

We provide responsible, realistic guidance on how care home fees are assessed, what the local authority can and cannot take into account, and how to plan ahead sensibly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Learn more \u2192 Care Home Fee Planning<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

8. Will Storage<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

We offer secure, long\u2011term Will storage. This is often free of charge, although in some circumstances a small fee may apply depending on individual requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Learn more \u2192 Will Storage<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

9. Executor Services<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

We act as professional executors<\/strong> on many estates and can also support family executors with as much or as little help as they need. We handle estates of all sizes and can assist with sensitive property clearance and charity liaison.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Learn more \u2192 Executor Services<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Free Initial Appointment<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

We offer a free, no\u2011obligation initial appointment<\/strong> for all Wills & Probate matters. Appointments can take place:<\/p>\n\n\n\n