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We are accredited with the Wills and Inheritance Quality Scheme (WIQS) by the Law Society which is the recognised quality mark for legal experts in drafting Wills and administering Estates. We follow best practice procedures and meet the highest standards of technical expertise and client service.<\/p>\n
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\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n We consider a Will to be one of the most important documents you will ever need to make, and it is never too early to make a Will.\u00a0 Making a Will gives you the opportunity to:-<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n If you do not have a Will, there is a term called “The Rules of Intestacy” and it will decide how your estate is to be distributed.\u00a0 A poorly drafted Will can also cause complexities and stress for your loved ones at what will already be a difficult time.<\/p>\n Using our Will service could reduce concerns at a sensitive time.\u00a0<\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb title=”Protected Property Trust” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Skilful use of this Trust in Wills for married couples in conjunction with advice on the family home may protect your share in the family home in the event of the survivor going into a Residential Nursing Home.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb title=”Tax Planning” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n If as a single person you are worth more than \u00a3325,000 or as a married couple more than \u00a3650,000 then Inheritance Tax could be an issue for you and tax efficient wills and\/or lifetime gifts may save tax<\/span>.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb title=”Advance Directives” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n No-one knows what may be around the corner. In the worst scenario an Advance Directive will allow your say about the medical treatments you receive.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n We charge an initial consultation fee of \u00a3250 plus VAT at 20% of \u00a350 totalling \u00a3300. For a straightforward single Will, we charge a fixed fee of \u00a3500 plus VAT at 20% of \u00a3100 totalling \u00a3600.\u00a0 For straightforward mirror Wills for couples we charge a fixed fee of \u00a3750 plus VAT at 20% of \u00a3150 totalling \u00a3900. If, however your Will instructions or circumstances are not straightforward further charges will apply which will be agreed with you at the consultation before we commence work.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb module_id=”team” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.9.1″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#728187″ box_shadow_style=”preset1″ global_module=”1834″ saved_tabs=”all” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_4,1_4,1_4,1_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.46)” custom_padding=”|25px||25px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_team_member name=”Tom Urwin” position=”Partner – Head of Probate Department” image_url=”http:\/\/www.edclord.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/turwin-1.png” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” header_text_align=”center” header_text_color=”#FFFFFF” body_text_align=”center” background_color=”#6b6b6b” animation_style=”fold” box_shadow_style=”preset3″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n Tel: 0208 862 8888<\/span><\/p>\n Email<\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_team_member][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_team_member name=”Robin Kamal” position=”Solicitor – Probate Department” image_url=”http:\/\/www.edclord.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/RKamal.png” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” header_text_align=”center” header_text_color=”#FFFFFF” body_text_align=”center” background_color=”#6b6b6b” animation_style=”fold” box_shadow_style=”preset3″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n Tel: 0208 862 8888<\/span><\/p>\n Email<\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_team_member][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_team_member name=”Adrien Goodheart” position=”Probate Handler” image_url=”http:\/\/www.edclord.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/edc-lord-47-scaled.jpg” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” header_text_align=”center” header_text_color=”#FFFFFF” body_text_align=”center” background_color=”#6b6b6b” animation_style=”fold” box_shadow_style=”preset3″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n Tel: 0208 862 8888<\/span><\/p>\n Email<\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_team_member][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_team_member name=”Sanat Roye” position=”Solicitor” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_text_align=”center” header_text_color=”#FFFFFF” body_text_align=”center” background_color=”#6b6b6b” animation_style=”fold” box_shadow_style=”preset3″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n Tel: 0208 862 8888<\/span><\/p>\n Email<\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_team_member][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.46)” custom_padding=”|25px||25px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_team_member name=”Anita Drawmer” position=”Assistant to Robin Kamal” image_url=”http:\/\/www.edclord.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/anita.png” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” header_text_align=”center” header_text_color=”#FFFFFF” body_text_align=”center” background_color=”#6b6b6b” custom_padding=”1px||||false|false” animation_style=”fold” box_shadow_style=”preset3″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Email<\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_team_member][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_team_member name=”Catherine Owen” position=”Legal Assistant” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_text_align=”center” header_text_color=”#FFFFFF” body_text_align=”center” background_color=”#6b6b6b” custom_padding=”1px||||false|false” animation_style=”fold” box_shadow_style=”preset3″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n\n
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For enquiries, please call 0208 848 9988<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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