Wills and Probate Solicitors in Lutterworth

Many wills written before spouses could transfer allowances include a nil-rate band discretionary trust. Upon the first death, a portion of the estate is placed into that trust, rather than passing directly to the surviving spouse. If the trust is no longer necessary, it can sometimes be dissolved within two years of the death, with the tax treated as though the will had made that gift directly. If the trust remains in effect, the trustees must manage it properly and may need to register it. Executors frequently discover these clauses only when they examine the will closely.

Lutterworth is a historic market town in the Harborough district of Leicestershire, near the River Swift and the Warwickshire border. St Mary’s Church, famous for its medieval wall paintings, overlooks the town. The Town Hall and old timber-framed buildings line its streets. Wills and probate solicitors in Lutterworth can review older will trusts, explain the options for unwinding them and handle any necessary registration. Local firms in Lutterworth and Market Harborough take on this work.