None of us wants to think about a time when we’re no longer here. But we all want to make sure that when the worst happens our affairs are in order to ensure a secure future for our families. That’s where we come in – our team offer a friendly ear with the expert long-term vision to help you create a will, administer trusts and ensure proper protection of your estate.
To find out more about our will writing service and succession planning give us a call on 01803 403403 to discuss your personal circumstances.
From the first time we meet we’ll take the time to really get to know you, so that we understand the intricacies of what you need. We offer you clear, legal advice from experts in each field of law so that you can make the best decision for you. We put you first. We listen. And offer you a personal service that you can depend on.
How We WorkWhen planning your legacy you’ll work closely with a lawyer who’ll take time to fully understand your individual circumstance and help you make the best plan for the future.
Everyone’s personal and financial circumstances are unique, so we’ll help you ensure your will reflects your individual situation. We offer friendly, practical advice and together we can ensure that your wishes are respected and that your assets are protected for the benefit of your loved ones.
At Boyce Hatton you’ll find a comprehensive wills service that carefully considers your assets and personal arrangements, including:
We know you want to pass on as much of your estate to your loved ones and beneficiaries as possible. That’s why we’ll help you to write your will and structure your assets and investments to provide the most tax-efficient means of passing on your estate.
Our accomplished lawyers will provide planning and impartial legal guidance on asset structures to help you protect your business and family assets during your lifetime and beyond.
The Boyce Hatton team have also specifically trained to become Solicitors for the Elderly, working closely with agencies who are ‘dementia friendly’. So if you’re looking to make arrangements for a family member who is suffering with dementia, you can rest assured that you’ll be working with lawyers who have a wealth of knowledge and experience in this area.
We also work closely with tax specialists and Independent Financial Advisors who can provide additional, impartial advice on complex tax and investment matters.
Need help? Call us on 01803 403403 for a free, confidential discussion with one of our team or get in touch online.
Christine Shute
Associate Solicitor
Christine is an Associate Solicitor and heads the private client department advising on all aspects of this work but with...
Christine is an Associate Solicitor and heads the private client department advising on all aspects of this work but with a particular interest in elderly client work. Christine is a full member of Solicitors for the Elderly and the Private Client Section of The Law Society. She advises on all aspects of powers of attorney and their consequences and where there is a lack of capacity, assists with applications to the Court of Protection for appointment of deputies for those with no POA. She has many years’ experience of drafting wills including for high net worth individuals where there may be IHT consequences and business and agricultural property, but also for parents of vulnerable children and adults who need to set up trust arrangements, couples with children from previous relationships who may also need trusts and “standard” wills. In addition, she has in-depth experience of acting for Executors and Administrators (on intestacies) and obtaining grants of representation and administering a wide range of estates from modest to multi million pounds in value.
Read moreJanice Courtenay
Chartered Legal Executive
Janice is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives. She is the most recent member to join the...
Janice is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives. She is the most recent member to join the private client team, having previously practiced in family work for the past 15 years. She manages her own caseload of Wills, Powers of Attorney, Grant of Representation applications and Estate administration files. Janice has worked in firms in Totnes and Paignton before joining Boyce Hatton in 2011.
Read moreMartin Roberts
Associate
Martin is an associate member of the firm in our Private Client Department. He is a Fellow of the Chartered...
Martin is an associate member of the firm in our Private Client Department. He is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives and a member of the Society of Trust & Estate Practitioners (STEP). He has over 30 years’ experience in the administration of estates, the creation and administration of Settlements, preparing and advising upon Wills, Powers of Attorney of all types, applications to the Court of Protection and lifetime tax planning. Out of the office his interests including cycling, motorcycling and trying to keep up with his two teenage children. Martin has dealt with some very large estates over his years in legal practice, including high value estates with complex tax issues as well as those with multiple beneficiaries. He, as are all the members of the Team, is passionate about recognising and challenging cases of elder abuse which is sadly increasingly common and can creep into many aspects of our lives. He prides himself on having had one particular high-profile individual brought to justice for the financial abuse of an elderly client. If you need advice about estate planning, the administration of an estate or Trust, or issues with powers of attorney Martin will be able to help as he will probably have come across it before.
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