At Elite Law Solicitors, our experienced Private Client Solicitors provide clear, compassionate advice on Wills, Probate, Inheritance Tax Planning, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Trusts, Court of Protection applications and Declarations of Trust. We also assist with Estate Planning, including Islamic Estate Planning, Islamic Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney, helping individuals and families protect their wishes, assets and loved ones with confidence. Call 0800 086 2929, email info@elitelawsolicitors.co.uk or complete our Free Online Enquiry Form to book your free initial consultation.
Planning ahead can feel daunting, especially where family relationships, property, business interests, vulnerable beneficiaries or tax considerations are involved. We take time to understand your circumstances and priorities before recommending the most appropriate legal arrangements.
We advise on straightforward and complex private client matters. We understand that many clients prefer legal advice to be delivered in a way that suits their circumstances. Where appropriate, we can offer appointments at one of our offices, remote consultations by video call, and home visits for clients with health, mobility or accessibility needs.
Why Choose Our Private Client Solicitors?
Choosing the right private client lawyer is an important decision. These matters often involve personal, financial and family considerations, so it is essential to instruct solicitors who explain your options clearly, draft documents carefully and provide sensitive support throughout. At Elite Law Solicitors, we offer:
- Specialist advice from experienced Private Client Solicitors
- Tailored guidance for Wills, probate, trusts, estate planning and inheritance tax
- Clear explanations of your legal options and likely next steps
- Fixed fee quotations where appropriate and transparent pricing
- Support for individuals, families, executors, trustees and attorneys
- Local office appointments, remote consultations and home visits where suitable
- Excellent client feedback, including over 1,500 reviews on ReviewSolicitors, the UK’s largest independent review platform for law firms
If you would like to book a free initial consultation with an experienced private client solicitor, contact us today by calling 0800 086 2929, emailing info@elitelawsolicitors.co.uk or by completing our Free Online Enquiry Form.
“Meg Wilton has been dealing with my late father’s estate and probate. I recommend her services whole heartedly. She has been sensitive, efficient and impossible to fault. Plus the costs were far far lower than some others quoted. I’m a busy GP and it has made life a lot easier. Highly recommended.”
Wills and Estate Planning Solicitors
A professionally drafted Will is one of the most important steps you can take to protect your family and ensure your wishes are followed. Our Wills and estate planning solicitors can advise on appointing executors, choosing beneficiaries, making gifts, providing for children or vulnerable loved ones, protecting property interests and reducing the risk of future disputes.
We also advise clients with more complex estates, including those involving business assets, second marriages, blended families, property portfolios, overseas assets or inheritance tax considerations. Our goal is to ensure your Will is legally valid, clearly drafted and aligned with your wider estate planning objectives.
Probate and Estate Administration
When someone dies, dealing with their estate can feel overwhelming. Our probate solicitors provide clear and sensitive support with the full estate administration process, including applying for the Grant of Probate or Letters of Administration, identifying assets and liabilities, dealing with inheritance tax forms, collecting estate assets, paying debts and distributing the estate to beneficiaries.
We can assist executors, administrators and beneficiaries with both straightforward and complex estates, helping to reduce stress, avoid unnecessary delays and ensure legal responsibilities are properly fulfilled.
Trusts, Inheritance Tax and Wealth Protection
Trusts and inheritance tax planning can play an important role in protecting family wealth and ensuring assets are managed in the right way for future generations. Our Private Client Solicitors can advise on setting up trusts, administering existing trusts, declarations of trust, succession planning and practical ways to structure your estate in line with your wishes.
We provide bespoke inheritance tax planning advice for individuals and families who want to understand potential tax exposure, preserve assets and plan ahead responsibly. Every estate is different, so our advice is tailored to your personal, financial and family circumstances.
Lasting Powers of Attorney and Court of Protection Applications
A Lasting Power of Attorney allows you to choose who should make decisions on your behalf if you become unable to do so in the future. Our solicitors can advise on both Property and Financial Affairs LPAs and Health and Welfare LPAs, ensuring that the documents are prepared correctly and reflect your wishes.
Where a person has already lost capacity and no valid Power of Attorney is in place, we can advise on Court of Protection applications, including applications for deputyship and related matters involving the management of finances, welfare decisions and protection of vulnerable individuals.
All initial enquiries are free of charge. We will listen to your circumstances, explain how we can help and, where possible, provide a fixed price quotation and a choice of funding methods. Simply call 0800 086 2929, email info@elitelawsolicitors.co.uk or complete our Free Online Enquiry Form to book your free initial consultation with one of our experienced Private Client Solicitors.
Private Client Solicitors Near You
With a network of offices across England, Elite Law Solicitors offers the convenience of local, face-to-face support alongside remote advice where appropriate. Whether you are making a Will, administering an estate, creating a Lasting Power of Attorney, planning for inheritance tax or managing trusts, our solicitors provide clear and practical guidance.
You can meet us at any of our offices in Amersham, Bath, Brighton, Guildford, Hitchin, Leighton Buzzard, Central London, Milton Keynes, Southampton, Surbiton and Winchester, giving you access to trusted legal advice wherever you are.
We also offer remote consultations via video conferencing software such as Microsoft Teams, enabling us to assist clients throughout England and Wales.
Frequently Asked Questions About Private Client Solicitors
What does a Private Client Solicitor do?
A Private Client Solicitor advises individuals and families on personal legal matters such as Wills, probate, estate administration, inheritance tax planning, trusts, Lasting Powers of Attorney and Court of Protection applications.
When should I make or update my Will?
You should consider making or updating your Will after major life events such as marriage, divorce, separation, having children, buying property, receiving an inheritance, starting a business or experiencing a significant change in your financial circumstances.
Do I need a solicitor for probate?
You are not always required to use a solicitor for probate, but professional legal advice can be invaluable where the estate is complex, inheritance tax is payable, there are multiple beneficiaries, property needs to be sold, overseas assets are involved or there is a risk of disagreement between family members.
Can Private Client Solicitors help reduce inheritance tax?
Private Client Solicitors can advise on inheritance tax planning as part of wider estate planning. This may include reviewing your Will, considering available allowances and exemptions, advising on lifetime gifts, trusts and succession planning, and ensuring your arrangements reflect your objectives. To learn seven ways to reduce your inheritance tax liability you can read our guide prepared by Meg Wilton, Head of Private Client at Elite Law Solicitors.
What is the difference between a Will and a Lasting Power of Attorney?
A Will explains what should happen to your estate after you die. A Lasting Power of Attorney allows trusted people to make decisions on your behalf during your lifetime if you lose mental capacity or need help managing your affairs.
Specialist Private Client Solicitors: Book Your Free Initial Consultation
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