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Wills, Trusts and Estate Solicitors

At Butcher & Barlow, we understand the importance of planning for your future. We also understand that few people are comfortable thinking about their own mortality and consequently the conversation is difficult to begin. However, once started, that conversation can be a much easier than anticipated and with our guiding hand, you’ll find peace of mind in knowing that your loved ones are protected and provided for.

Our Private Client Team looks after the affairs of individual clients and trustees throughout the North West, from the young couple about to purchase their first house together, to business owners wanting to ensure that their business retains its value after their death. We can help to plan and manage all aspects of your finances, including Wills and Probate, Trusts, and Tax matters, both in life and on death.

We aim to get to know you and your objectives so that we can provide detailed, common-sense legal advice as well as practical assistance, tailored to your situation and needs. With branches across Cheshire and Manchester, our team are all highly-trained and well-regarded to always ensure your matter is dealt with expertly.

What are Wills, Trusts and Estates?

At Butcher & Barlow, we always try to speak your language but occasionally we have to use legal terms. Our Glossary will help you understand those phrases that may seem a little alien to you.

Our team are on hand to support you and your family when you need us. If you would like to arrange an appointment, whether by video, telephone of in person, to discuss your requirements, please get in touch with any member of our team. Alternatively, complete our enquiry form we will call you back as soon as possible.

How can we help you?

Making a Will:

Whether your situation is simple or complicated, we will listen to your needs and provide tailored advice on the best way to ensure that your loved ones are protected and provided for. You will know what our fees will be from your very first appointment, and there will be no hidden charges for storing or releasing your Will.

Updating a Will:

If your circumstances change, so too may your needs and requirements in respect of your Will. Marriage revokes a Will so it is vitally important to revisit your Will if you are about to tie the knot.

Tax and Succession planning:

We can ensure that your estate is set up in the most tax efficient way, whilst still ensuring that your personal requirements are met and your assets pass to those that you wish to benefit.

Setting up Trusts:

Trusts are often used for tax planning purposes as well as the protection of assets for future generations of the family. If our team think this is the best route for you, we will ensure that you fully understanding how a Trust operates, and the benefits which may be obtained as a result of having a Trust in place.

Administering an estate:

When a loved one passes away, you may be faced with the task of acting as their executor or administrator to deal with their affairs. We understand the stress that this adds to an already difficult and emotional time, especially if you have not received the right advice and support to guide you through the daunting process.

Our Team aims to provide a responsive and proactive service to ensure that the wishes of your loved ones are respected and carried out whilst also making the process as simple and straightforward as possible.

We offer a range of services, tailored to your specific needs, from simply obtaining the Grant of Probate, through to advising on and dealing with a range of tax issues and dealing with the full estate administration, including the calculation and settlement of any Inheritance Tax liability.

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Wills, Trusts and Estates Solicitors Insights

4th Nov 2024
By Michael Bracegirdle,

What our clients say about our Wills, Trusts and Estates Solicitors Service

Great advice and efficient . Would use again without hesitation

Butcher & Barlow provided excellent advice on preparing our Wills. We appreciated the considerable time Helen spent with us. It is reassuring to know that we are legally up to date and in very competent hands.

Following a recommendation from a friend who has been a long standing client, we found Chris Hopkins and his staff very pleasant, friendly and efficient to deal with. The helpful advice and service was much appreciated.

Thank you Donna and Diane for your good work in dealing with my late father's estate. I found you both to be efficient, polite, pleasant and timely when dealing with my numerous queries and concerns. I will certainly have no hesitation in recommending Butcher & Barlow to anyone who may have need of the services of a Solicitor.

Hannah exhibited a high level of empathy, understanding the nuances of my situation and providing support that was both compassionate and effective. Her ability to connect on a personal level made the entire process much more smoother and less stressful. Hannah was punctual, well prepared and communicated clearly and effectively. Her professional demeanour instilled confidence and trust, which is crucial in legal matters. Hannah also displayed effective knowledge of legal principles and procedures which was evident in the thoroughness and accuracy of the document they prepared. She was consistently able to provide insightful advice and answer any questions I had, with clarity and precision.

I have been very happy using Butcher & Barlow for my Will. Hannah has been very thorough and explained everything I needed to know. I am impressed how quick this has been. All done in a matter of weeks. Excellent service. Thank you.

Emily has been amazing and provided a friendly, professional and comprehensive service. Emily has been informative and helpful; quickly understanding my personal needs and familial situation. I would not hesitate recommending Emily to my family and friends.

Emily was very friendly and informative and defiantly put me at ease with regard to changes to my Will. She dealt with my request very quickly and forwarded drafts very soon after our meeting. I returned soon afterwards and had a meeting with Mollie O'Connor with regard to signing all new documents. Mollie was also very pleasant and helpful, which was very much appreciated. I would recommend Butcher & Barlow to all my acquaintances. All the staff are courteous and obliging.

I would like to say how helpful and professional you both were. You helped me to sort out everything that I wanted to put in place. For this I am extremely grateful. Thank you for all your hard work and kindness.

Helen Chadderton drafted the Wills and Lasting Power of Attorney for our extended family, taking considerable time to understand our circumstances to tailor the documents to our specific needs. The details were explained clearly and all information conveyed in a professional, friendly and sensitive manner. We are grateful that we now have everything in place which gives us peace of mind.