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Wills & Probate

Expert wills & probate legal advice and support. 

Specialist wills & probate lawyers

Planning for the future is a challenge. But understanding what is possible can resolve many uncertainties years in advance. If your legacy is the key to providing for your loved ones after you’ve passed away, it’s essential – and that’s where our wills and probate solicitors come in.

If there are business interests to account for, having the correct legal expertise involved in drafting your Will can ensure that your gift reaches its fullest potential. Likewise, those left to deal with obtaining the grant of probate after the passing of a loved one can find it a challenging task with a heavy burden of administration. Having trusted legal advisors involved ahead of time will result in a streamlined estate that’s fit for purpose.

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Our expert wills and probate lawyers provide support in:

Administering an estate can bring many complexities, from taxation and reliefs, fractured family relationships and the sheer volume of information that needs to be dealt with. We provide comprehensive probate services to guide you through the process and assist with every aspect of estate administration.

Your Will is the last word on the plans for your estate, and that’s why it needs to be right. Our wills and probate solicitors will work with you to ensure everything is structured clearly, providing expert asset protection measures to help safeguard your legacy.

Losing capacity can be devastating for both you and your family. Having a lasting power of attorney in place before that happens gives you the chance to decide who will care for your health and welfare, and your property and financial affairs. Speak to us today to make sure you are secure in the knowledge that your best interests will be met, even if you someday lose capacity.

Tax-efficiency means your loved ones can enjoy more of the gifts you’ve worked so hard to leave them. Our expert team understands how to structure your assets with the best result in mind, including minimising exposure to capital gains tax or unnecessary tax considerations. We can help you achieve that aim with clear, strategic advice.

It can be tough to ensure the correct reliefs are applied, and balance the interests of those working in the farm and those who are not, as well as sorting the business issues of a farm. Our probate team works closely with our agricultural experts to make sure matters are structured to achieve your wishes.

We can assist with art and chattels where conditional exemptions apply, as well as looking at items in lieu. Our support covers the often delicate handling of probate matters involving high-value or historically significant assets.

Why choose Foot Anstey?

At Foot Anstey, we know the pressure that comes with deciding the shape of your legacy. Sizeable estates can include complicating factors like businesses, overseas assets and funds held in trust. Our law firm is experienced in the complexities that accompany high-net-worth individuals, and we’ll help you get a clear picture of your financial situation, and how that fits into the UK’s guidelines around taxation and inheritance, including capital gains tax where applicable.

If your estate includes a farm, our agriculture team can help with questions around the resolution of farming partnerships, taxation and reliefs, and balancing the interests of children both inside and out of the business – all handled by our expert wills and probate solicitors.

Our people

Working with our team, you’ll have a specialist partner on hand to answer any queries using straightforward language that leaves you in control. Our team will also draw on other expertise within the law firm where collaboration is needed and can work with your accountant, financial advisor and land agent to offer a holistic service.

The most important aspect of a legacy is that it does what you want it to do. For our results-driven probate team, that’s the key objective. Whether you’re looking for robust asset protection or navigating complex probate matters, Foot Anstey is here to help.

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What do our clients say?

“The team stands out for its depth of knowledge and pragmatic approach. They take the whole picture into account to come up with imaginative solutions.”

Legal 500 2025

“(Foot Anstey) are a well-respected and competent team in the South West. Their skill set for agricultural law is with reference to holdings, partnerships, wills/trusts and inheritance and they have got a lot of expertise.”

Chambers UK 2024

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