Comprehensive Estate Planning Advice

Estate planning helps you look ahead and make informed decisions about how your assets are structured, protected, and passed on. From tax planning and lifetime gifts to setting up trusts, our experienced team can guide you through the options and help you create a plan that works for you and your loved ones.

Every family is different, and every estate is unique. That’s why we take the time to understand your circumstances, priorities, and concerns. We’ll work with your financial advisers if needed and give you practical, bespoke advice that evolves with you as life changes.

Tailored Support

The Benefits of Estate Planning

Proper estate planning brings peace of mind and helps avoid unnecessary complications for your family in the future.

Maximise tax reliefs
Protect your wealth.
Appoint trusted individuals
Ensure trusted decision-making.
Preserve your wishes
Protect your children, vulnerable beneficiaries, or charitable causes.
Stay in control
Avoid confusion and disputes after you die.

Trusted Experts in Estate Planning

Our experts can talk you through your unique circumstances to help set a course for your estate, no matter what stage of life you are in.

What Our Clients Say

We’re proud to be the legal partner of choice for so many individuals and families. Here’s what our clients have to say about working with Heppenstalls.

Diandra has been a great help with the probate and estates for both my parents. I’ve never had to do this before and she has been a life saver getting me through this. She has been able to guide me through this journey and answer all my questions. When times are hard and you don’t know what to do Diandra has take it all off my shoulders. It has been a pleasure working with her.
Gareth
Diandra has been a great help with the probate and estates for both my parents. I've never had to do... Read more
Diandra has been a great help with the probate and estates for both my parents. I've never had to do this before and she has been a life saver getting me through this. She has been able to guide me through this journey and answer all my questions. When times are hard and you don't know what to do Diandra has take it all off my shoulders. It has been a pleasure working with her. Read less
Gareth
Very good
All very good. Also, Tamsin is very helpful.
Croucher
Very good
All very good. Also, Tamsin is very helpful. Read more
All very good. Also, Tamsin is very helpful. Read less
Croucher
John G.
Professional and efficient service, thank you.
John G.
John G.
Professional and efficient service, thank you. Read more
Professional and efficient service, thank you. Read less
John G.
Friendly professional advice and service.
Excellent service. Jesamine gave clear advice and prepared the draft Will promptly. She was extremely friendly and approachable and the overall experience was excellent.
Anonymous
Friendly professional advice and service.
Excellent service. Jesamine gave clear advice and prepared the draft Will promptly. She was extremely friendly and approachable and the... Read more
Excellent service. Jesamine gave clear advice and prepared the draft Will promptly. She was extremely friendly and approachable and the overall experience was excellent. Read less
Anonymous
Change of will.
I would like to thank Jesamine Somerville who was a very pleasant and professional solicitor. I would recommend her to anyone needing a solicitor.
Janice P
Change of will.
I would like to thank Jesamine Somerville who was a very pleasant and professional solicitor. I would recommend her to... Read more
I would like to thank Jesamine Somerville who was a very pleasant and professional solicitor. I would recommend her to anyone needing a solicitor. Read less
Janice P
Thank you for making a challenging situation straight forward. Sadly, my father passed away and you handled probate in a sensitive way dealing with the challenges in a timely manner and always communicating without jargon. I have appreciated the service you have provided resulting in a swift resolution and easing the grief that I have felt. I thank you for your sensitivity and your patience in a difficult time for myself.
Alison M
Thank you for making a challenging situation straight forward. Sadly, my father passed away and you handled probate in a... Read more
Thank you for making a challenging situation straight forward. Sadly, my father passed away and you handled probate in a sensitive way dealing with the challenges in a timely manner and always communicating without jargon. I have appreciated the service you have provided resulting in a swift resolution and easing the grief that I have felt. I thank you for your sensitivity and your patience in a difficult time for myself. Read less
Alison M
Truly grateful
I wanted to take a moment to express my sincerest gratitude for your management of the estate. Your professionalism and attention to detail did not go unnoticed and made what could have been a difficult time much easier for my family and me. Your dedication to the case and persistence is greatly appreciated, and I am grateful for the role you played in making this possible. Once again, thank you for your services and for all that you have done for our family. We are truly grateful for your help during this time.
Keith
Truly grateful
I wanted to take a moment to express my sincerest gratitude for your management of the estate. Your professionalism and... Read more
I wanted to take a moment to express my sincerest gratitude for your management of the estate. Your professionalism and attention to detail did not go unnoticed and made what could have been a difficult time much easier for my family and me. Your dedication to the case and persistence is greatly appreciated, and I am grateful for the role you played in making this possible. Once again, thank you for your services and for all that you have done for our family. We are truly grateful for your help during this time. Read less
Keith
We were very pleased with the help and advice we were given to re-do our wills. We were also grateful to the secretaries who brought them to the house for us to sign
anonymous
We were very pleased with the help and advice we were given to re-do our wills. We were also grateful... Read more
We were very pleased with the help and advice we were given to re-do our wills. We were also grateful to the secretaries who brought them to the house for us to sign Read less
anonymous

Frequently Asked Questions

Estate planning includes making a Will, managing inheritance tax exposure, setting up Trusts, and deciding how your assets should be distributed during your lifetime or after your death.

It’s never too early to start. Major life events – like marriage, buying property, starting a business or starting a family – are all good times to begin or review your estate plan.

Yes. Through effective planning, you may be able to reduce the value of your taxable estate. This could include using reliefs and exemptions, gifts, or setting up Trusts. We’ll help you understand your options.

Not at all. Estate planning is for anyone who wants to ensure their assets are passed on as intended, with minimal stress or tax for their loved ones.

A Will is just one part of estate planning. Estate planning is broader and includes tax planning, Trusts, and lifetime gifting and investment strategies to manage and protect your assets now and in the future.

How Can We Assist You?

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