Wills and Probate Solicitors in Stroud

Wills and probate solicitors work in two main areas: managing affairs during life and settling an estate after death. On the planning side, these solicitors draft wills, prepare lasting powers of attorney and establish trusts for children, surviving partners or relatives who need support. They also advise on inheritance tax, including the nil-rate bands, lifetime gifts and gifts to charity.

After a death, solicitors can value the estate, complete the inheritance tax account and apply for the grant of probate. They then collect the assets, pay debts and taxes and distribute the estate according to the will. If no will exists, they obtain letters of administration and apply the intestacy rules. Beneficiaries may use a deed of variation to redirect an inheritance within two years, and disputes over a will can often be settled without a court hearing.

Stroud is a Gloucestershire town where five valleys meet, close to Nailsworth and Minchinhampton. Wills and probate solicitors in Stroud can draft wills, plan for inheritance tax and deal with probate. Firms in Stonehouse, Dursley and Gloucester also take on this work.