Wills and Estate Planning in Harlow
Wills, lasting powers of attorney and estate planning for families in Harlow, Old Harlow, Church Langley and Sawbridgeworth.
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 and lasting powers of attorney are two of the most useful documents any adult can have, yet many people in Harlow and West Essex have neither. Putting them in place protects your family and your home.
We explain what you need and prepare your documents with you.
Wills and estate planning in Harlow
If you have children, a will lets you name guardians and say how you want them provided for. If you have a partner you are not married to, a will is especially important, because unmarried partners have no automatic right to inherit. Many Harlow households own their home together, and how it is owned can change what happens on death, so we explain the choices.
People often ask whether they need a trust. For most families a straightforward will does the job, and a trust adds cost and complexity, but there are cases, such as protecting a child’s inheritance or providing for a vulnerable person, where a trust can help. We explain what is involved and do not promise tax savings. If you are also thinking about equity release, we can talk about how your will and your plans fit together.
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
Do unmarried partners inherit automatically?
No. If you die without a will, unmarried partners do not automatically inherit, even after many years together. A will lets you say who should benefit.
Do I need a trust, or is a will enough?
For many families a will is enough. Trusts can help in particular situations, but they add complexity and cost, so we explain when one may be worth considering.
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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