Wills & Probate
With four offices in Burton Upon Trent, Derby, Swadlincote and Ashby de la Zouch, we consistently provide an excellent service in every area of expertise and our client feedback reflects this. We can also organise home or hospital visits too if getting into the office is difficult.
Our whole team have been trained to support clients who are living with dementia and we understand the challenges that those clients and their families face. We often host Dementia Friends Information Sessions which aim to give people a better understanding of Dementia and the small things they can do that could make a difference to their loved ones life.
In addition, five members of our team are Fully Accredited Members of Solicitors for the Elderly. We also have one full member of STEP and another two members of the team who are on their way to completing the qualification.
We also won ‘Midlands Solicitor Firm Of The Year’ at the British Wills & Probate Awards in 2022.
Individually Tailored
We tailor our work to meet your individual requirements and have a professional, yet approachable, team of qualified Solicitors and Legal Executives and an experienced team of support staff.
Each year we draft thousands of Wills, giving clients peace of mind that their affairs are in order when they pass away. We use our knowledge and skills to prepare bespoke Wills that reflect each individual client’s wishes and we also offer advice on ways to protect assets against the effects of long-term care fees and second and subsequent marriages.
We also recommend that our clients instruct us to prepare Powers of Attorney for them so that a representative can be appointed to make decisions for them in relation to property and finances and health and welfare in the event that they become unable to make decisions themselves. The need for a Power of Attorney has become particularly apparent following the pandemic during which many vulnerable clients were unable to carry out their day to day tasks.
For those who have left it too late to make a Power of Attorney, our team are able to assist with a Court of Protection application for a Deputyship Order. This can often be a long and difficult process, but we are on hand to provide support each step of the way.
Our team are particularly supportive following the death of a loved one and are on hand to offer practical yet sympathetic advice. We can assist with as much or as little of the estate administration process as is required and are experienced in dealing with the various complexities which can often arise.
You’ll find everyone in our team shares Timms passion for providing outstanding levels of client care in a warm, friendly and approachable manner and are always on hand to answer any questions you may have.
Our Prices
Our prices are competitive and we are often able to offer a fixed fee or hourly rate option.
We also participate in numerous Charity Will schemes throughout the year.
For further information regarding the schemes please speak with a member of our Wills & Probate team.
For full details regarding our Probate prices please click here.
