Wills and Trusts Solicitors Near You

Creating a Will with a Trust is the most robust way to protect your assets, provide for your loved ones, and ensure your wishes are carried out precisely. Our SRA-regulated solicitors are local experts in all aspects of will and trust planning.

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Why Go Beyond a Standard Will?

A Will distributes your assets, but a **Will Trust** provides an essential layer of control and protection for those assets long after you are gone. It is the definitive tool for complex family situations and safeguarding your legacy.

Protect Vulnerable Beneficiaries: Ensure a disabled relative or a young child is cared for without giving them a large lump sum they cannot manage.
Safeguard Children's Inheritance: Protect your children's inheritance from future divorces or the remarriage of a surviving partner ('sideways disinheritance').
Asset Protection: A trust can help protect property and other assets from being used to pay for long-term care fees.
Complex Family Situations: Provide for children from previous relationships while ensuring your current partner is also secure for their lifetime.

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Types of Will Trusts We Specialise In

As solicitors specialising in wills and trusts, we can advise on the most suitable structure for your specific needs.

Discretionary Trusts

You appoint trusted people ('Trustees') to manage assets and make decisions on how and when beneficiaries receive their inheritance. This is highly flexible and excellent for asset protection.

Life Interest Trusts

Often used to allow a surviving partner (the 'Life Tenant') to benefit from an asset, like living in the family home, for their lifetime. After they pass away, the asset passes to other beneficiaries, like your children.

Trusts for a Disabled Person

A specially designed trust that provides for a vulnerable or disabled beneficiary without affecting their entitlement to means-tested state benefits.

The Duties of Trustees of a Will

Being a trustee is a significant legal responsibility with personal liability for mistakes. We can act as professional trustees to remove this burden from your family, or provide expert legal guidance to your chosen trustees.

Real UK Case Study: Trustee Personal Liability

Wilkinson v Lugg [2019]

The Situation: Trustees of a will trust failed to properly manage and maintain a property, causing it to fall into disrepair. This was a breach of their fundamental duty to preserve the value of the trust assets.

The Outcome: The court found the trustees were personally liable for the financial loss caused by their negligence. They could not use trust funds to cover the damages their inaction had caused.

What this means for you: Being a trustee is a serious, long-term role. Our professional trustee service ensures all duties are met correctly, protecting both the trust assets and the trustees themselves.

"They Made a Complex Process Seem Simple"

"We needed to set up a trust in our will for our disabled son. The advice from Wildlings was invaluable. They explained everything clearly and gave us complete peace of mind that he will be cared for. A truly professional service."

- Will Trust Client, Birmingham

"My partner and I have children from previous relationships, and we wanted to protect their inheritance. The solicitor advised a Life Interest Trust within our Wills, which was the perfect solution. We felt we were in very safe hands."

- Google Review

"I was appointed as a trustee and had no idea what to do. Wildlings provided clear, step-by-step guidance on my legal duties. Their support was essential and I would highly recommend them to any trustee."

- ReviewSolicitors Client

Your Questions About Wills and Trusts

Is my estate large enough to need a trust?

This is a common misconception. Trusts are not just for the very wealthy. If you own a property, have young children, or have a beneficiary who is vulnerable or disabled, a trust is one of the most effective ways to protect them and your assets, regardless of the total value of your estate.

How much does a Will with a Trust cost?

A Will that includes a trust is more complex than a standard Will, so the cost is higher. We operate on a fixed-fee basis and will provide you with a clear, written quotation for your approval before any work begins. This gives you complete certainty on the costs involved in getting this vital protection.

What is the difference between an Executor and a Trustee?

An Executor's job is to administer the entire estate (pay debts, gather assets) and distribute it. A Trustee's job begins after this, but only for the specific assets placed into a trust. They manage those assets for the beneficiaries over a longer period. Often, the same person or firm is appointed to act as both.

Secure Your Legacy with Specialist Advice

A properly structured Will and Trust is the most powerful protection you can give your family. Let our expert local solicitors provide the clarity and security you need.

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