Wills & lasting powers of attorney
Wills drafted around your estate plan, and lasting powers of attorney for your finances and your health and welfare.
Private client solicitors.
Wills, lasting powers of attorney, probate, trusts and your home, with the tax and financial consequences handled by the same team.
Our services
Probate & estate administration
The grant of probate, administration of the estate and dealings with HMRC, with the estate accounts prepared in-house.
Trusts
Setting up, running and winding up trusts, with trustees advised on their duties.
Buying & selling your home
Residential conveyancing, transfers between family members and declarations of trust, with stamp duty and capital gains checked before exchange.
Inheritance & trust disputes
Contested wills, claims against estates and disputes between trustees, beneficiaries or co-owners.
Personal insolvency & debt
Advice for individuals facing bankruptcy petitions or creditor pressure, and for executors dealing with an insolvent estate.
A will, a home purchase and a trust each have tax and financial consequences.
Our solicitors work alongside accountants and financial planners, so the legal advice takes account of the tax and the money.
Who we act for
Individuals & families
Wills, lasting powers of attorney and trusts for you and the next generation.
Executors & trustees
Probate, estate administration and trust management, with tax returns and accounts prepared by our accountants.
Homeowners
Buying, selling and transferring your home, with the tax treatment checked before completion.
Beneficiaries
Contested wills, claims against estates and disputes between co-owners, trustees or beneficiaries.
Legal fees are agreed before the work starts.
Most wills, lasting powers of attorney, probate and conveyancing work is done for a fixed fee. For disputes, we agree how fees are charged at the outset, give estimates and tell you before costs change.
Whether a dispute is worth pursuing is part of the advice.
Insights
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Lasting powers of attorney: the two types and why you need both
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Probate and estate administration: what executors need to do
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Common questions
How are your legal fees charged?
Most wills, lasting powers of attorney, probate and conveyancing work is done for a fixed fee. For disputes, we agree the basis of charging at the outset, give estimates and tell you before costs change.
Are your solicitors regulated?
Yes. Legal services at Totus One are provided by solicitors regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. Details are in our legal and regulatory notice.
Can you act for more than one member of the family?
Often, yes, for example for a couple making wills or for the executors of an estate. We check for conflicts on every matter and tell you if separate advice is needed.
Do I need to be in London to work with you?
No. Our office is in Clerkenwell and we act for clients across the UK. Most matters run by video, phone and email.
What if my legal matter has tax or financial consequences?
Our accountants and financial planners deal with them as part of the same matter.
How quickly can you act?
Tell us your deadline and we will say whether we can meet it. Hearing dates, exchange deadlines and creditor pressure are dealt with on the day you call.