Why make a Will?

You need a Will if you wish to control the destiny of the property you leave behind when you die. If you leave no Will, and so die intestate, the Government has a set of rules which inflexibly apply.

Your choice is likely to be the better choice so that you can look after those who helped you, and make the winding up of your estate as easy as possible.

If you have children, own property, or run a business you really must have a Will.

Is a Will all I need?

Traditionally life spans were much shorter than they are today, and medical science is keeping us all alive for longer - but not necessarily with full mental capacity. Families are often less close knit, and care in a residential home or nursing home is becoming more common.

The best time to plan for the future is when you are at the peak of your powers and not when you are frail, losing your mental agility, and facing difficult decisions. You need an arrangement to implement your current intentions and this is where we can help.

What are Lasting Powers of Attorney?

These used to be called Enduring Powers of Attorney. The new procedure is more involved and costly but the purpose is the same - to have a legally binding plan for your health and welfare, and your property and financial affairs. You will appoint as your attorney someone you trust to make decisions on your behalf.

How does a Lasting Power of Attorney work?

The Property & Financial Affairs Lasting Power of Attorney can be used by your attorney even when you have mental capacity, but where you are perhaps too frail to pay your bills and manage your money.

The Health & Welfare Lasting Power of Attorney can only be used once you lose mental capacity to make health and welfare decisions for you.

What if I have concerns about a vulnerable person who has not made a Lasting Power of Attorney?

Informal tasks can usually be undertaken without risk of liability but in most cases you will need to apply to the Court of Protection for an order which will allow you orsome other appropriate person to be appointed as Deputy. We can help make the right decisions in the interests of someone who lacks capacity, and find ways to resolve any family tension or disagreement.

What does it all cost?

The price list below gives full details, but by way of example you might consider for a husband & wife or civil partners both of full capacity:

• Mirror Wills £250.00 plus vat (if straightforward)

• Health & Welfare LPA and Property & Financial Affairs LPA package price £600.00 plus vat

• LPA Registration fee (charged by the Office of the Public Guardian) £130.00 per document

• Single Will £125.00 plus vat (if straightforward)

• One person making both LPA's package price £400.00 plus vat

Act now

We consider it is our moral duty to ensure our clients are well prepared for those decisions which are often left too late.

If you have been interested enough to research making arrangements for your future do not delay, act today.

Clients tell us there is a huge relief in getting a major worry sorted out and tied off at a modest cost - but as of January 2011 VAT will increase, and Court fees will almost certainly increase at any time.

Call us now, and we should have all your arrangements completed within a few weeks.

BPK Contacts: Kieran McIvor, Martin Hilton or Duncan Carter 01228 888 999  |  Lucy Fuggle or  Josephine Walker 01900 820 800

BPK FIXED PRICE LIST