Wills:

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

Your Will Is one of the most important documents you are ever likely to put your name to and by instructing Fidler & Pepper to draw up your Will, will give you the piece of mind that your affairs are to be looked after in a legal and professional manner. It costs far more to correct the mistakes in a homemade Will than it does to prepare a properly drawn up Will in the first place!

We have a ten man specialist team who deal with a whole range of cost effective services for people looking to protect their estates. We can help you with:

Wills

• Simple Wills
• Nursing Home Protection Wills
• Child Protection Wills (for people with children from previous relationships)
• Tax Efficient Wills

Powers of Attorney

• Lasting Power of Attorney
• Registration with Court Protection
• Registration of Enduring Power of Attorney
• General Power of Attorney

Property Arrangements

• Changing Joint Tenancy into Tenancy in Common
• Shared Ownership Trusts
• Deed of Gifts
• Asset Protection Trusts

Probate & Administration

• Grant Only
• Full Service
• Assent only

Whilst we provide traditional services, our specialist team can deal with the following;
   - Meeting the needs of the elderly, with including dealing with problems arising from incapacity and long term care issues
   - Management of Property and Affairs of Vulnerable People
   - Handling Inheritance Tax and Capital Gains Tax problems
   - Provide solutions for business succession planning
   - To help plan for critical illness with living wills.

We also offer a cost efficient package service which includes a Will, LPA and Asset Protection Trust.

Why make a Will?
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.

Inheritance Tax and Tax Planning
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 £325,000.
We can help you 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!

With our experience, we help people like you with their estate planning every year. We have offices in Sutton-in-Ashfield, Mansfield and Kirkby-in-Ashfield. If you would an initial, no obligation chat to talk through your concerns or would like to make an appointment, please contact us on 01623 45 11 11 or email us at the We also offer home appointments.

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.