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Whether you need expert legal advice or have a question about our services, our team at Rudlings Solicitors is here to help. With offices in Brandon, Norwich, Thetford and Bury St Edmunds. We provide professional and approachable legal support tailored to your needs. Contact us today through our online form, and we’ll be happy to assist you.
Estate planning
Wills, trusts, probate and power of attorney
Expert, empathetic estate planning services for a lasting legacy
Whether you're planning for your business or deciding how to distribute your personal assets, our estate planning team is here to guide you through every important decision.
From funeral arrangements to finding the right trust for you, our solicitors know how important it is to be consistently empathetic, available, and approachable. We focus on clear communication and doing the job properly from start to finish – no matter the case, no matter the client.
Making a will
Making a will creates certainty, reduces worry, and gives you peace of mind about what will happen to your assets, and to the people who are important to you, after your death. Our wills, trusts, and probate team regularly assist with:
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Making or updating a will
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Mirror wills
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Statutory wills
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Advanced decisions, or living wills
A carefully prepared will is essential for planning ahead and making sure your wealth reaches its intended beneficiaries. It also defines who will deal with your estate and specifies guardians for any dependent children.
Making sure your will covers every aspect of your estate
Our estate planning solicitors manage your affairs with care, whether we're dealing with minimal assets or large, complex estates.
We explore every avenue to protect all your assets and secure the future that you want for your business or loved ones. We work with lawyers in foreign jurisdictions to make sure any worldwide property is taken into consideration in the estate planning stages.
Estate planning services
Probate
Wills
Trusts and estates
Power of atternony
Probate and estate administration
We offer bespoke advice for executors and administrators on all aspects of estate administration and often act in this capacity for clients, obtaining grants of probate and letters of administration, valuing assets, and covering full estate management.
Our estate planning and probate team is also experienced with managing estates, even if the deceased hasn’t left a will (intestacy estates), and the transfer or sale of shares and property.
Inheritance disputes
Inheritance disputes are becoming increasingly common. We offer sensitive, clear advice on the best steps to take to avoid potential disputes.
Should a dispute arise, our specialist contentious probate department can also deal with claims under the Inheritance Act or challenges of a will's validity.
Trusts
Trusts are an important part of planning what will happen to your wealth after your death. If you're making a will and you have young children, you may want to set up a trust for them, so that you can feel secure that should the worst happen, they’ll be taken care of.
There are many different types of trusts and our experts can discuss which is best suited to your needs.
We can also advise on:
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The best trust for you
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Putting trusts in place
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Winding up trusts
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Discretionary and lifetime trusts
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Duties of trustees – appointing and retiring trustees
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Deeds appointing trust assets to beneficiaries
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Legal transfer of assets into the trust
Powers of Attorney
Unfortunately, no one can tell what may happen in the future. So it’s good practice in estate planning to create a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA), a legal document which gives a nominated person authority to make certain decisions on your behalf.
These decisions may relate to your property and affairs, or your own personal welfare, and are not restricted to those who are elderly or unwell – anyone can create one.
Without an LPA, losing capacity may require a costly, time-consuming Court of Protection application for a deputy to act on your behalf, which could lead to disputes and disagreements between family members. Setting one up with our team is, therefore, a sensible aspect of estate planning, and our team is on hand to walk you through it step by step.
Speak with us about our estate planning services
Find us across East Anglia, with offices in Norwich, Brandon, Thetford, and Bury St Edmunds. We're ready to support you with decisions about what will happen to your estate after you're gone.
Speak to an experienced member of our team who will be happy to assist you.
What types of businesses do we work with?
We work with businesses of all sizes and across various sectors, from start-ups to established corporations. We’ve helped small, family-owned businesses grow through strategic acquisitions and bespoke franchising agreements, and we’ve supported national businesses with supplier contracts, terms and conditions, company law, and compliance needs.
Whatever the size and scope of your business, our commercial teams will provide dedicated, hands-on legal expertise at every stage of your business journey – from acquisition through to disposal.
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We work with businesses of all sizes and across various sectors, from start-ups to established corporations. We’ve helped small, family-owned businesses grow through strategic acquisitions and bespoke franchising agreements, and we’ve supported national businesses with supplier contracts, terms and conditions, company law, and compliance needs.
Whatever the size and scope of your business, our commercial teams will provide dedicated, hands-on legal expertise at every stage of your business journey – from acquisition through to disposal.
Commercial law services for individuals
Navigating personal commercial matters can be complex, and at times, stressful. But with the right guidance, they don't have to be.
We have extensive experience representing, assisting, and advising private clients with commercial law issues.
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