HELPING OUR CLIENTS & THEIR FAMILIES WITH WILL & PROBATE AFFAIRS SINCE 1921

We make wills, trust and probate affairs simple. Failing to make provisions in advance makes a distressing and uncertain time all that more difficult. If you plan in advance, whilst in good health, you can make it easier for your children and loved ones to get through what needs to be done as smoothly as possible.

SPECIALIST WILL & PROBATE SOLICITORS IN PRESTON

TRIED, TESTED & TRUSTED PRESTON BASED WILL & PROBATE SOLICITORS.

RANGE OF WILLS AVAILABLE

We can help you put together a suitable Will to ensure that your wishes are clearly expressed and everything happens as it should.

WE MAKE WILLS & PROBATE SIMPLE

Gowlings Solicitors can help you with all aspects of wills, trusts and probate, and help to ensure that your wishes are carried out.

WILLS FROM ONLY £150

Call or enquire today to get our competitive quote for writing a Will – it’s cheaper than you think and definitely cheaper than arguing with HMRC.

WILLS STORED FREE OF CHARGE

Once your will is complete and signed in front of suitable witnesses, we'll store your will free of charge and you can rest assured that your loved ones have the protection they need.

PROBATE LEGAL SUPPORT

When someone you love dies it can be a difficult time, let Gowlings experienced probate team help and guide you. We'll assist you with repayment of debts, distributing the estate and ensuring all assets and liabilities are dealt with. Speak to our expert probate team today to help obtain the Grant of Probate on your behalf.

TRUST SUPPORT

Trusts can be important to preserve family assets, as part of tax planning, when someone is too young to handle the affairs and many other reasons. Deciding which trust is the right option can be complicating and the Gowlings team are here to help make it as simple as possible and ensure you are guided through the process and the right trust is set up in the right way for you or your family.

Power of Attorney

Lasting Power of Attorney gives another person the authority to act for you if you are unable to do so yourself. There are 2 types of LPA, Property & Financial and Health & Welfare. Property & Financial covers everything from controlling financial affairs such as bills, property and investments whereas a Health & Welfare LPA allows your attorney to make decisions about medical treatment.

Speak to our expert team today to advise and assist you in which LPA is right for you and guide you through the process of putting it in place.

Will & Probate FAQs

Fees

How is the estate defined?

The estate is the total of all your assets less any outstanding debts and liabilities. This can include property, investments, bank accounts, art, households items, digital assets, books and more.

Can a will be contested?

A will can be contested due to a lack of due execution, lack of testamentary capacity, lack of knowledge and approval or undue coercion. If you suspect a will does not represent a deceased person's intentions please contact us for assistance.

What are your will fees?

Basic Single Will - £200.00
Basic Mirrored Wills - £300.00
Islamic Will - £300.00

What are your probate fees?

We can deal with as much or as little of the estate as you may require. If the estate is relatively simple, you may only require our assistance with obtaining the Grant. With more complex estates, we can fully administer the estate and here required, we can also act as executor.

Grant of Probate Only
Estate worth less than £325,000: £900 - £2,500
Estate worth more than £325,000: £1,500 - £5,000

Full Estate Administration Estate worth less than £325,000: £2,000 - £5,000
Estate worth more than £325,000: £3,000 - £7,500

Acting as Executors
Estate worth less than £325,000: £5,000 - £6,000
Estate worth more than £325,000: £7,500 - £10,000

TAILORED WILL, PROBATE & ESTATE LEGAL ASSISTANCE