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Vantage 360 Will Writers and Estate Planners can help protect your hard earned assets via Wills and suitable Trusts that ensure your loved ones are provided for. Our professional team can also help with other important matters such as Lasting Powers of Attorney which will allow you to nominate someone to act on your behalf should you lose mental capacity.

A legally valid will is the foundation of your estate planning. It ensures your wishes are followed and your loved ones are cared for and is one of the most important documents you’ll ever create.

Wills, Trusts and Lasting Powers of Attorney made simple, clear and affordable.

Wills

Creating a Will is the only way to make sure your wishes are respected after your death. Without a valid Will, your estate will be distributed according to the Law of Intestacy — which might not reflect what you would have wanted. It can also delay the process of finalising your affairs, adding unnecessary stress for your loved ones.

Key Reasons to Make a Will

  1. Peace of Mind – Know that your affairs are in order and your wishes will be honored.

  2. Clarity of Intent – Clearly outline who should receive what, avoiding confusion or disputes.

  3. Appoint Guardians – Ensure your children are cared for by the people you trust most.

  4. Provide for Your Family – Secure your loved ones’ future with thoughtful planning.

  5. Minimize Inheritance Tax – Proper planning can help reduce the 40% inheritance tax burden.

  6. Protect Your Spouse – Without a Will, your spouse may not automatically inherit everything.

  7. Ease the Burden – Save your family time, stress, and potential conflict during an emotional time.

A Will provides security, reassurance, and lasting peace of mind—not just for you, but for everyone who depends on you now and in the years to come.

Are you considering setting up a Power of Attorney for a parent or loved one? Or perhaps you’re thinking about arranging one for yourself? Here’s what you need to know.

A Power of Attorney allows you to appoint someone you trust to make decisions on your behalf if you ever lose mental capacity, as defined by the Mental Capacity Act 2005. This loss of capacity could be the result of dementia, illness, or even an unexpected accident.

It’s important to remember that a Power of Attorney must be arranged before you lose capacity. Your chosen Attorney—often a spouse or child—can only act for you if and when you’re no longer able to make decisions yourself.

Why Set It Up Now?

There are several reasons why we recommend all clients establish a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) as early as possible. It provides peace of mind for you and your family, and helps you avoid the far more complicated and costly alternative.

If you lose the capacity to make an LPA, your spouse or children must apply to the Court of Protection for a Deputyship Order. This process is complex, time-consuming, and expensive—often taking around 28 weeks to complete and involving additional legal hurdles.

Putting an LPA in place now ensures your wishes are protected and your loved ones can act swiftly and confidently on your behalf should the need ever arise.

Lasting Power Of Attorney

Trusts

A Trust is a legal arrangement used to protect and manage assets for the benefit of specific beneficiaries. The person who creates the Trust is known as the Settlor, and they appoint Trustees to manage the assets according to the terms set out in the Trust document. Trustees generally have discretion to act, provided their decisions are in the best interests of the beneficiaries.

Key Benefits of Setting Up a Trust

  1. Asset Protection – A Discretionary Trust can safeguard assets from issues such as divorce, bankruptcy, or poor financial decisions by beneficiaries.

  2. Tax Planning – Assets placed in a Trust are no longer owned by the Settlor, which can help reduce exposure to Inheritance Tax (though future legislative changes may affect this).

  3. Control and Flexibility – The Settlor can specify how and when funds are used—often ensuring assets are distributed only after their death or under certain conditions.

Because Trusts are complex legal structures, setting one up correctly is essential to achieve the desired outcomes. For this reason, we strongly recommend using the services of a qualified professional estate planner. They can ensure your Trust is properly drafted, compliant with current law, and tailored to your family’s needs.

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Whether it’s writing your will, setting up a trust, or arranging a lasting power of attorney, we will guide you through every step - simply, clearly and professionally.

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