Expert Private Client Lawyers
At Wellingtons Solicitors, based in the heart of London, our private client solicitors provide expert, personalised legal services designed to meet the unique needs of individuals and families. We understand that managing your personal wealth and planning for the future involves sensitive and complex issues. That’s why our team combines deep technical expertise with a compassionate, client-focused approach to ensure your affairs are handled with the utmost professionalism, discretion, and care.
Whether you are planning your estate, managing trusts, navigating probate, or seeking tax-efficient strategies, our private client lawyers are here to guide you every step of the way. We pride ourselves on delivering clear, practical advice tailored to your circumstances, helping you protect your legacy and secure peace of mind for you and your loved ones.
Our Private Client Law Firm Services
Creating a legally sound and effective will is one of the most important steps you can take to ensure your assets are distributed according to your wishes. At Wellingtons Solicitors, we specialise in drafting bespoke wills that reflect your personal and family circumstances. Our solicitors advise on a wide range of succession planning matters, including:
- Asset Protection Wills: Designed to protect your estate from potential claims by creditors or estranged family members.
- Next Generation Protection Wills: Safeguarding assets for future generations, often through the use of trusts.
- Wills for Blended Families: Tailored solutions for second marriages or complex family structures.
- Foreign Property Wills: Ensuring your overseas assets are properly accounted for in your estate plan.
Our detailed approach minimises the risk of disputes and helps you avoid unnecessary inheritance tax liabilities, giving you confidence that your legacy will be preserved.
Probate & Estate Administration
Losing a loved one is a difficult time, and dealing with the legal and administrative aspects of their estate can be overwhelming. Our probate and estate administration service is designed to relieve this burden. We assist executors and administrators in obtaining probate, valuing the estate, paying debts and taxes, and distributing assets to beneficiaries in accordance with the will or intestacy rules.
Our solicitors provide clear guidance on the often complex probate process, ensuring that all legal requirements are met efficiently and sensitively. We also offer support in resolving disputes, handling claims against the estate, and managing ongoing trust administration where necessary.
Trusts and Tax Planning
Trusts are powerful tools for protecting family wealth, managing assets, and reducing tax exposure. Our private client solicitors have extensive experience advising on the creation and management of a variety of trusts, including discretionary trusts, life interest trusts, and family investment companies.
We work closely with you and your financial advisors to develop tax-efficient strategies that align with your long-term objectives. Our services include:
- Inheritance Tax Planning: Utilising trusts and reliefs to minimise inheritance tax liabilities.
- Capital Gains Tax Planning: Structuring asset transfers to reduce capital gains tax exposure.
- Business Succession Planning: Ensuring smooth transition of family businesses to the next generation.
- International Tax Planning: Addressing cross-border tax issues for clients with global assets or family connections.
Our holistic approach ensures that your estate plan is robust, flexible, and responsive to changes in legislation or personal circumstances.
Powers of Attorney and Capacity Planning
Planning for the possibility of incapacity is as important as planning for the distribution of your estate. We assist clients in setting up lasting powers of attorney (LPAs), which allow trusted individuals to make decisions on your behalf regarding your health, welfare, and financial affairs if you become unable to do so.
Our solicitors guide you through the process of selecting attorneys, drafting the necessary documents, and registering them with the Office of the Public Guardian. We also advise on court of protection applications and deputieships where required.
Family Investment Companies and Wealth Structuring
For high-net-worth clients, we offer advice on establishing family investment companies (FICs) as a means of managing and growing family wealth in a tax-efficient manner. Our team can assist with the incorporation, governance, and ongoing administration of FICs, ensuring compliance with relevant tax and company law.
We also provide bespoke wealth structuring advice, helping you to organise your assets in a way that maximises control, flexibility, and tax efficiency.
Why Choose Our Private Client Solicitors
- Tailored Legal Solutions: We understand that no two clients are the same. Our advice is customised to your unique family dynamics, financial situation, and long-term goals.
- Comprehensive Expertise: Our team is skilled in all aspects of private client law, including complex cross-border issues and multi-jurisdictional estate planning.
- Long-Term Relationships: We build trusted partnerships with clients and their families, often advising across generations to ensure continuity and consistency.
- Discretion and Compassion: We handle sensitive matters with the utmost confidentiality and empathy, recognising the emotional nature of private client work.
- Clear Communication: We explain complex legal concepts in plain English, keeping you informed and confident throughout the process.
Customised Solutions by Private Lawyers
Our private client solicitors pride themselves on delivering practical, innovative solutions tailored to your needs. Whether you require assistance with drafting bespoke wills, establishing trusts, managing probate, or navigating tax planning, we work closely with you to develop strategies that protect your interests and adapt to changing circumstances.
We also collaborate with your financial advisors, accountants, and other professionals to provide a seamless service that covers all aspects of your wealth management and succession planning.
How Can We Help You
Our services cover a broad range of private client legal matters, including but not limited to:
- Drafting, reviewing, and updating wills
- Probate and estate administration services
- Trust creation, management, and administration
- Inheritance tax, capital gains tax, and other tax planning strategies
- Business succession and family investment company advice
- Powers of attorney and capacity planning
- Court of protection applications and deputyship services
- International estate planning and cross-border tax advice
- Dispute resolution and will contest advice
Testimonials from Our Clients
Our clients consistently praise Wellingtons Solicitors for our professionalism, personalised approach, and deep expertise. Many highlight our ability to make complex legal processes straightforward and our sensitivity to their personal situations. Here is what some of our clients have said:
- “Wellingtons provided clear, compassionate advice during a difficult time. Their expertise made the probate process much easier to manage.”
- “The team helped us create a comprehensive estate plan that protects our family’s future while minimising tax. Highly recommended.”
- “Professional, approachable, and always available to answer our questions. We trust Wellingtons with all our private client matters.”
Partner with Wellingtons Solicitors’ Private Client Solicitors
Choosing the right legal partner for your private client needs is crucial. At Wellingtons Solicitors, we are committed to providing you with expert advice, personalised service, and practical solutions that give you confidence in your estate planning and wealth management.
Contact us today to discuss how our private client solicitors can help you protect your legacy and secure your family’s future.
FAQ
What does a private client solicitor do?
A private client solicitor specialises in advising individuals and families on managing their personal wealth. This includes drafting wills, setting up trusts, handling probate and estate administration, and providing tax planning advice to preserve and pass on assets efficiently.
How can private client lawyers help with estate planning?
Private client lawyers help you create a comprehensive estate plan that reflects your wishes, minimises tax liabilities, protects your assets, and ensures a smooth transfer of wealth to your beneficiaries. They also assist with powers of attorney and capacity planning to prepare for unforeseen circumstances.
Who will I deal with in the team?
You will work directly with experienced private client solicitors who specialise in your area of need. Our team is dedicated to providing personalised support, clear communication, and continuity throughout your legal matters.
What do private client lawyers advise on?
They advise on wills, trusts, probate, inheritance tax, capital gains tax, powers of attorney, business succession, family investment companies, and international estate planning.
What are the benefits of hiring a private solicitor for trusts?
Private solicitors ensure trusts are properly established and managed in compliance with legal requirements. They help protect your assets, reduce tax exposure, provide flexibility in wealth distribution, and offer ongoing administration and advice as circumstances change.
Do you offer international private client law services?
Yes, we assist clients with international estates, cross-border tax issues, and foreign assets. Our solicitors have experience navigating the complexities of multi-jurisdictional estate planning and tax compliance.
Wellingtons Solicitors is your trusted partner in private client law, delivering expert guidance and bespoke legal solutions to protect your wealth and legacy. Reach out today for tailored support from our dedicated private client solicitors.