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From defining your wishes to discussing tax options

No one likes to think about their death and what they’d want to happen to their assets. Sadly, dying without a properly drawn will can cause a great deal of wasted time, unnecessary expense and heartache, as well as hassle from disputes that could easily be avoided. And there are the potential inheritance tax implications to consider, too.

Our service takes you through all the relevant things you need to think about as well as drawing up a will that really reflects your wishes. We can help whether you need a single will for a modest estate, or if your affairs are more complex with both personal and business assets to consider.

Many people avoid paying for a will by using other methods, but often this can be a false economy – we’d be happy to explain to you why.

Try our online tool to get you started with preparing your will.

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01271 342268

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{Christopher Linton is technically superb with a terrific work ethic, and he is always a pleasure to deal with. Katrina Vollentine is likewise technically superb, highly efficient and a real pleasure to work alongside. Wollens has some extremely prestigious work for high-net-worth clients, and I regard the team as perhaps the best, west of Taunton.
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Jonathan Dickson strengthens Wollens Private Client Team

Jonathan Dickson strengthens Wollens Private Client Team

Wollens are delighted to announce a significant addition to our highly regarded Private Client team with the recent appointment of Jonathan Dickson who joins the team as a partner. With his extensive qualifications and experience, Jonathan brings a wealth of knowledge in the areas of taxation, estate planning, and wealth preservation, further enhancing Wollens’ ability to provide comprehensive legal services to wealthy individuals and their families.

Wollens is officially recognised as #72 in the UK 2023 Best Workplaces™

Wollens is officially recognised as #72 in the UK 2023 Best Workplaces™

Great Place to Work ® have released to the top 100 Best Workplaces ™ highlighting small, medium and large organisations.

This year Wollens has been ranked 72nd  in the country and the highest ranked law firm in the 2023 Best Workplace ™ medium organisations category.  Great Place to Work ® are the global authority on workplace culture.

Reporting duties for a financial deputy

Reporting duties for a financial deputy

The judicial decision that the will of HRH the Duke of Edinburgh be kept private for the next 90 years highlights that a will generally becomes a public document once probate has been granted, open to be read by anyone with an interest in the estate, highlighting the importance of discussing intentions to avoid later challenges to the estate and to exclude any confidential information.

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