Wills & LPAs
Straightforward Help with Wills and Power of Attorney
Legal guidance without language barriers
Making a will is one of the most important tasks which any of us can undertake. A will can ensure that not only will your estate be passed to your designated beneficiaries but it can for example, also direct at what point your loved ones will receive any gift, which you may for example, wish to correspond with certain landmarks in their life, such as starting university or buying their first house.
A will can appoint guardians of any minor children and can provide an income during their minority. In simple terms, a professionally drafted will ensures that there is less likelihood of dispute, that all your wishes are recorded in a clear and concise manner and that loved ones can navigate through the process of administering an estate smoothly at a time when they will be experiencing considerable anxiety and upset.
Suppporting your needs
At Hart Ford Solicitors we recognise that all clients have different needs, such as cohabitating couples and those with second families and we provide a bespoke service to accommodate your individual circumstances.
Our services include:
Living Wills
A living will or advance directive is a document which records what medical treatment you would wish to receive in the event of incapacity, for example by way of terminal or degenerative illness, to enable you to communicate your thoughts about these matters to your loved ones. If you wish to record your wishes should this situation arise then we can prepare a living will for you and this can then be lodged with your next of kin and your doctor.
Get in touch with us today to put your wishes in writing and give your loved ones peace of mind.
Lasting Powers of Attorney
Physical infirmity and mental health issues are not the sole remit of the elderly. It is therefore important to ensure that your loved ones can look after your affairs if you become incapable of doing so yourself.
A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is a legal document that enables you to delegate the management of your affairs to a nominated person or persons. This can relate to either the management of your financial affairs and can be used either immediately or at some point in the future if you become incapacitated or can deal with your health and welfare although the latter can only be used in the event of your incapacity.
Hart Ford Solicitors specialise in providing clear professional guidance on preparing LPA’s to ensure that your wishes are correctly recorded. In addition, we can register your LPA with the Office of the Public Guardian to ensure that it can be used immediately should you lose capacity in the future. Contact us today for more information
Send us an enquiry
Whether you need advice on buying a property, help with a family matter, or simply want to understand your legal options, we’re here to help. Our friendly, knowledgeable team will take the time to understand your situation and offer clear, honest guidance you can trust.
You can contact us using this form, and one of our team will be in touch as soon as possible. If you prefer to speak in English, Polish, Russian or Ukranian, just let us know—we’ll make sure you speak to someone who understands your language.
Our working hours are Monday to Friday 9am—1pm and 2pm—5pm
We look forward to helping you move forward with confidence.
