Having an up-to-date will in place allows you to choose who you want to manage your estate and carry out your wishes (Executors), whether any particular personal items or cash lump sums should go to specific individuals, and who you want to receive the bulk of your estate. Our will lawyers will talk you through all of these aspects, ensuring that your priorities are put first when you write a will.
Estate planning is crucial for a number of reasons, including:
Our will and estate planning team will make sure that your will is tailored to your particular circumstances without being any more complicated than it needs to be. We will be upfront with you about how much it will cost to write a will and how long it will take.
The wills and estate planning team are able to offer transparent legal advice across Devon and can be reached via our Torquay, Plymouth, Exeter and Totnes offices. They have years of combined experience assisting with will writing and related matters and can also advise on a complete range of related Private Client law matters.
If you need to write a will or edit an existing one, please get in touch. Alternatively, please complete our Will Questionnaire and send it to one of our Private Client Partners.
For enquiries related to will writing and estate planning please contact: Charlie Siegle or Rebecca Farley.
To find out how we can help you put a new will in place or make changes to an existing will, please contact the estate planning lawyers at your local Kitsons office:
Alternatively you can email us at [email protected] or contact an individual member of the Wills & Estate Planning team below.
Send us your enquiry online by completing our online enquiry form. A member of our Wills & Estate Planning team will then get in touch directly to discuss your situation.
Rebecca Farley practices in probate, wills and estate & tax planning and powers of attorney
Robert is a Partner in our Private Client team.
Charlie is a Partner in our Private Client team
Madeline is a Solicitor in our Private Client team
Ellen is a Graduate Solicitor Apprentice in our Private Client team
James is a Graduate Solicitor Apprentice
Kirsty is a Solicitor in our Private Client team
Carole is a Private Client Executive
Zoe is a Private Client Executive
Martin is an Associate (Chartered Legal Executive) in our Private Client team
Lynn is a Consultant Solicitor
Oscar is our Private Client Trusts Executive/Administrator
Kate is a Chartered Legal Executive in our Private Client team
Antonia is a Legal Assistant in our Private Client team
Jane is a Legal Support Assistant in our Private Client team
Bailey is a Legal Support Assistant in our Private Client team
Kim is a Legal Support Assistant in our Private Client team
Charlotte is a Legal Support Assistant in our Private Client team
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