Wills and probate solicitors in Lincoln & Sleaford

No one likes to think about death or the effect it has on those we leave behind but sadly none of us are immortal and we cannot predict what the future holds. Making a Will gives you the opportunity to express how your property and possessions are dealt with when you die. It also allows you to appoint Executors who will have the legal authority to ensure that your wishes are carried out.

When a person dies without a valid Will their property & possessions must be shared out according to certain legal rules. These are called the Rules of Intestacy and also dictate who will be responsible for dealing with the estate. This may mean that someone you would not have chosen deals with your estate or that your property and possessions go to someone you do not want them to go to. For this reason it is important to make a Will.

Our experts at Burton & Co have in-depth knowledge in all areas of Wills and can help you create a will that is right for you and your family. We offer a first free advice so that you can have an initial chat without any obligation and with our same day response and no hidden costs promises; we can make Will writing straightforward.

We also offer home visits within the Lincoln and Sleaford area for those clients who are unable to attend our offices.

For more information or to make an appointment to see a Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive from our Wills and Probate department please contact us on 01522 523215.

Team members

• Wills and probate
• Estate administration
• Inheritance and tax planning
• Power of attorney
• Will and inheritance disputes

Wills and probate

No one likes to think about death or the effect it has on those we leave behind but sadly none of us are immortal and we cannot predict what the future holds. Making a Will gives you the opportunity to express how your property and possessions are dealt with when you die. It also allows you to appoint Executors who will have the legal authority to ensure that your wishes are carried out.

Estate administration

When someone dies there are a number of steps that need to be undertaken to deal with the administration of their estate. Burton & Co can help with all aspects of estate administration from simply applying for a Grant of Probate or Letters of Administration to administering the whole of the estate. This may include obtaining valuations of the assets, preparing Inheritance Tax accounts, cashing in or transferring the assets in the estate, paying debts and distributing the estate.

Inheritance and tax planning

Taxes are one certainty in life. Planning ahead allows you to minimise the amount of Inheritance Tax payable on your death.

Power of attorney

A Lasting Power of Attorney is a document which can be prepared by you to cover the situation in the future where you may lose, or begin to lose, your mental capacity so that you become incapable of dealing with your own financial affairs or health and welfare issues. A Lasting Power of Attorney gives you the opportunity to select, whilst you are still able to do so, those people that you would wish to take care of your affairs for you in those circumstances.

Will and inheritance disputes

Sometimes when a person dies the terms of their Will can lead to disagreements. Disputes can arise about who or what is included or excluded under the terms of the Will.

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