Wills & Probate:

Where there's a Will there's a way with Fidler & Pepper!

It's one of those things we tend to put off and do not like to think about, but if you don't make a Will, this may leave a burden for your loved ones. Only three in ten people bother to make a Will, so that leaves 7 out of 10 people who have no control what happens to their possessions.

You may think you not are wealthy enough to have a Will, but you could be surprised! With the huge increase in house values over the last 10 years not only are a lot more people left with a sizeable "estate" to sort out, but more and more people are liable to pay Inheritance tax

What if I don't make a will?
If you die without making a Will the law decides whom your money goes to. Under current legislation if you don't have surviving relatives everything could go to the Crown. Even if you do, it may not be distributed as you wish.

If you have children under 18 and you die, serious problems can arise if you haven't made proper provision for them in your will.

Try clicking on "Without a Will" to see what would happen to your estate in these circumstances.

Your questions answered, - click on "Frequent Questions" to find answers to question such as when you should change your will, what happens to the children, and who is going to make sure your wishes are carried out.

Inheritance Tax and Tax Planning
This tax may be payable on the assets of your estate. Each year the Chancellor in his annual budget sets the threshold, which currently stands at £300,000
You can arrange your affairs so the estate which represents what you and your family have worked hard to build up over the years, benefits your family and friends, rather than going to the taxman!

Using Fidler & Pepper
Your Will is one of the most important documents you are ever likely to put your name to and instructing us top draw up your will gives you the piece of mind that your affairs will be looked after in a legal and professional manner. It costs far more to correct the mistakes in a homemade Will than preparing a properly drawn up will in the first place!

Whilst we provide the traditional services, our specialist team also deal with the following;
   - Meet the needs of the elderly, with including dealing with problems arising from incapacity and long term care issues
   - Solve the problems arising from shared property ownership
   - Handle claims against the estates of those who have died
   - Protect the family's inheritance
   - Handle Inheritance Tax and Capital Gains Tax problems
   - Help with estate planning
   - Provide solutions for business succession planning
   - To help plan for critical illness with living wills.

With our experience, we help lots of people every year with their Will making, Powers of Attorney, Probate and Estate Management. If you would to chat through your concerns or make an appointment, please contact us on 01623 45 11 11 or email us at the