To ensure the future financial security and well-being of your family and dependants requires astute planning and expert advice from Probate experts. James Cody & Sons Solicitors’ experienced Probate team offers a wealth of expertise in dealing with Wills and Probate.  

Our Wills and Probate services provide experienced advice and guidance on :

• - Drafting and/or reviewing wills
  
  
• - Disputes involving contested wills
  
  
• - Administration of estates - advising executors on their legal duties and responsibilities; advising beneficiaries on the terms of a will; dealing with the tax and financial implications of a will; advising on claims against the estate; ensuring correct title and ownership rights
  
  
• - Administration of all types of Trusts
   
  
• - Power of Attorney - General Powers of Attorney; Specific Powers of Attorney;  Enduring Powers of Attorney; Registering Power of Attorneys; Advise of the donors of powers of attorneys and their legal rights; Liaison with medical practitioners in the preparation of a Power of Attorney
   
  
• -Tax-efficient estate planning and taxation implications of succession of assets
  
  
• Wardships - advising on the legal situation, outlining the steps to be taken, preparing all necessary papers and conducting ongoing correspondence with the Wards of Court office