Wills and Estate Planning in Colchester
Wills, lasting powers of attorney and estate planning for families in Colchester, Stanway, Wivenhoe and North Essex.
Prepared by BestQuote
Steve Tappin prepares your documents
Reviewed by Patron Law
Approved by an SRA-regulated law firm
Fee agreed in writing
You know the cost before any work starts
A will says who should inherit and who should look after your affairs. For families in Colchester, including those with a military background, a business or a blended family, a clear plan protects the people who matter to you.
We explain your options in plain English and prepare your documents with you.
Wills and estate planning in Colchester
If you serve in, or have left, the armed forces, you may have particular circumstances, such as pensions and benefits that have their own rules, and you may move often. A will and lasting powers of attorney should reflect where you live and who you want to rely on, and we encourage you to review them when your circumstances change.
Families with a farm, a small business or property in several names have extra points to consider, since the way you own assets affects how they pass on. We explain, in general terms, how a will deals with these and when a trust may be worth discussing. We cannot promise any tax saving, and we suggest you take advice from a qualified tax adviser about your own position.
How it works
Initial conversation
We talk about your family, your home and what you want to achieve.
Fee confirmed in writing
We confirm the work and the fee in writing before we start.
Documents prepared
Steve Tappin prepares your documents based on what you have told us.
Review and approval
Patron Law reviews and approves the documents.
Signing
We explain how to sign and witness your documents correctly, so they are valid.
Registration and safe keeping
Lasting powers of attorney are registered, and we explain where to keep your documents safe.
For the full guide, see our Wills & Estate Planning page.
Frequently asked questions
Does being in the armed forces change how I make a will?
The basic rules are the same, but your circumstances, such as pensions, benefits and where you live, may be different. We can help you draft a will that reflects them.
Can I leave my business or farm in my will?
Yes, but how it passes depends on how it is owned and on tax rules. It is worth taking advice, and we can explain the general position.
Is this regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority?
No. Writing wills and estate planning are not regulated by the FCA. Your mortgage advice from BestQuote is a separate service, and having one does not depend on the other.
Who reviews my documents?
Patron Law Ltd, a law firm regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority, reviews and approves the documents prepared by Steve Tappin. You can check Patron Law on the SRA register at sra.org.uk.
Important information
- Writing wills and estate planning are not regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.
- Patron Law Ltd is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA number 633376). BestQuote Group Ltd is not a law firm.
- The information on this page is general and is not tax advice. Tax treatment depends on your individual circumstances and may change.
- Trusts and inheritance tax planning can be complex. We do not promise that any arrangement will reduce the tax payable on your estate.
The information on this page is general and is not advice. Advice depends on your personal circumstances.
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