Private Client

Vizards Tweedie is unusual amongst central London law firms in offering a full range of specialist private client services. We have acted for families for generations advising private clients at different stages of their lives. We seek to tailor tried and tested solutions to each client's individual circumstances.  We have a strong team of highly experienced private client solicitors, a number of whom hold membership of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners and are therefore recognised as specialists in this area.

We advise on Estate and Trusts of all sizes and complexity and can offer a comprehensive Estate planning service. We can provide clients with regulare seminars and newsletters, updating them on changes in the law and tax saving schemes. We also deal with applications to the Court of Protection and contentious probate involving Will disputes and Inheritance Act claims. We offer a friendly and sympathetic approach to clients' problems. Our service is partner-led and clients witll have the confidence of knowing that their personal affairs are dealt with by an experienced and sensitive practitioner.

Inheritance Tax and Estate Planning

With house prices rising in this country, Inheritance Tax is an increasing burden. The first tranche of the Estate (the nil rate band) is taxed at 0% but hereafter, on chargeable Estates, iy id yscrf sy 40%. In some cases this may mean the family home has to be sold in order to pay the tax bill. Despite an increasingly restrictive time limit, there are a number of measures which can be taken to reduce this burden.

     (a)     By Will

If you do not have Nil Rate Band Trusts in your Wills, your children could be paying considerably more tax than they need to on your death. You are advised to discuss this with one of our  team.

     (b)     Lifetime Tax Planning

We advocate that Inheritance Tax planning should start as early as possible in your lifetime and would recommend that you speak to our team about lifetime nil rate Discretionary Trusts.

Wills

70% of people die without making a Will, This can cause serious problems for the surviving dependents. it can also lead to litigation and result in acrimony and costs. Intestacy means that there will be no provision for guardians for minor children or for Inheritance Tax planning. A Will is essential whatever your circumstances. Our practitioners are highly experienced and will perpare a Will tailored to your circumstances.

Lasting Powers of Attorney

For elderly clients, Lasting Powers of Attorney are highly recommended. They enable the appointed person to handle the affairs of the donor should they become mentally incapable. There are now 2 form of Lasting Powers covering property and Affairs and Personal Welfare

Will Disputes

In the event that a dispute has arisen in relation to the administration of an Estate or a Trust, we can advice on behalf of claiments or defendants. We also offer adispute reslution service as part of our Litigation Department

Probate and Estate Administration

We act in Estates of all sizes and complexity as Executors or Administratiors or as advisers. The administration process can be emotionally taxing at a difficult time and can involve complex dealings with the Revenue. We are experienced in dealing wiwth all aspects of the administration process

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