Wills & Estates

Wills & Estates

At the core of Napier Solicitors is our commitment to our private clients many of whom have been clients of this office for decades and generations. It is not uncommon for our ‘legal’ conversations to start with our clients sharing treasured memories, their hopes or fears for the future.

Planning ahead, in contemplation of the absence of loved ones, can be a difficult and emotive issue. Understandably, many people find these conversations difficult. They are difficult. We understand the dilemmas and are happy to work alongside clients as they raise, discuss and debate the various issues which are troubling them. These are invariably unique to their own family situations.

We also advise of the creation of Enduring Powers of Attorney so that a trusted relative or friend can manage property and assets in the event of medical or mental incapacity. We represent clients on the provision of Controllership Orders for relatives who have lost mental capacity so that the patient and their assets are protected and properly managed.

In times of bereavement, Napiers assist Executors in the Administration of Estates so that a lawful administration and distribution is secured. We provide advice to Executors and disappointed beneficiaries on the legal issues arising from individuals exclusion from a Wills or an estate distribution and whether there are grounds to lawfully challenge an Administration. We also assist Administrators in Intestacy cases to trace beneficiaries and to procure a legally compliant distribution.

Why Choose Napiers?

• Our Mr Napier is a member of STEP (Society of Trusts and Estate Practitioners) which is an international professional body for advisers who specialise in inheritance and succession planning.

• Difficult issues do not always require difficult solutions. We understand client needs and work with them in a supported atmosphere to ensure they get the reassurance, planning or legal representation that they require.

• Our solicitors have 50 years of experience working in the private client sector and have seen many of the roads which lead to disputes, complexity, delay, stress and anxiety. We can help you stay on the other road with specialist lawyers providing holistic client centric representation.

• Our goal is to ensure that our knowledge, compassion, empathy and effectiveness are at the forefront of everything we do this area of practice.