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Wills, Probate and Trusts
What Is a Will?
A Will is a legally binding document that sets out how your wealth, property and personal possessions should be managed and distributed after your death. In simple terms, it is the formal execution of your wishes, specifying who should inherit, what they should receive, and when they should receive it.
Despite its importance, almost half of adults in the UK have never discussed or planned their estate. Making a Will ensures your assets are protected and passed on according to your wishes, rather than being distributed under the default intestacy rules.
Why Making a Will Matters
Safeguarding your estate can be achieved in many ways, but a Will remains the most effective tool for:
Ensuring your chosen beneficiaries inherit
Protecting assets with financial or sentimental value
Reducing the risk of family disputes
Minimising tax liabilities through proper planning
Appointing executors to manage your estate
Naming guardians for young children
Our solicitors can guide you through every legal requirement of estate planning.
Tax Planning and Lifetime Gifts
Many families unintentionally pay more tax than necessary because they fail to plan ahead. Our solicitors and consultants can:
Review your estate
Identify available exemptions and reliefs
Create a tailor‑made estate plan
Ensure your legacy is passed on efficiently
Address legal issues surrounding lifetime gifts and trusts
We help you protect your wealth and ensure it is distributed exactly as you intend.
Protecting Your Assets Is Securing Their Future
When Can I Question a Will?
When someone passes away, their estate should be distributed according to their Will, or under the intestacy laws if no Will exists. You may be able to contest a Will if you believe you have a beneficial interest in the estate or if something appears improper.
It is essential to seek legal advice as early as possible. Our team can guide you through contesting a Will, assess the strength of your claim, and advise you on the next steps.
We Offer Sensitive Guidance
The probate process can be complex, time‑consuming and emotionally overwhelming. Our Private Client team provides a professional, sensitive and compassionate service, supporting you through every stage.
Administering an estate can feel daunting, especially if:
You have never dealt with probate before
You are named as an executor
You do not personally know the beneficiaries
You are managing the process during a time of grief
Our aim is to take the burden off your shoulders, allowing you to focus on your family while we handle the legal and administrative responsibilities.
Understanding Probate
If the deceased left a valid Will, it will set out how their estate should be distributed. The executors must apply for a Grant of Probate, which gives them the legal authority to administer the estate. This process is known as probate.
When an Administrator Is Required
If the deceased:
Did not leave a Will, or
The Will is invalid, or
The Will does not appoint executors
A family member or eligible person must apply for a Grant of Representation (also known as Letters of Administration) to manage the estate.
How Our Team Can Help
We provide comprehensive support throughout the estate administration process, including:
Confirming whether a Will exists
Gathering essential information and notifying relevant parties
Applying for a Grant of Probate or Grant of Representation
Liaising with the Probate Registry and HMRC
Releasing and distributing assets to beneficiaries
Additional Support for Personal Representatives
Our professional team can also assist with:
Contacting asset holders, banks and creditors
Paying tax and responding to HMRC enquiries (including Inheritance Tax)
Assent of property, transferring property to beneficiaries or into a trust
Managing the sale or transfer of assets, bank accounts and shares
Handling the sale of property or land
Advising beneficiaries on investing and protecting their inheritance
Providing guidance on contesting a Will if you believe it is invalid
Here to Support You
Our Private Client team is always available to discuss the estate administration process in more detail.
The specialist Wills and Probate Solicitors at Robinson Ravani & Co are highly experienced and will work closely with you to understand your objectives and support you through every stage of the journey.
Why Choose Us?
We Work on Wills and Probate Matters Across London and the UK. Our solicitors take the time to understand your specific circumstances, whether personal, family‑related or business‑related. We aim to remove the strain and make the process as straightforward as possible, giving you and your loved ones complete peace of mind.
We work with you to ensure your Will accurately reflects your wishes and protects your estate. Our team can:
Provide expert inheritance advice to ensure your chosen beneficiaries receive what you intend
Advise on complex family arrangements where a Will may reduce inheritance for children (including stepchildren, adopted or non‑marital children), spouses, divorced spouses or parents
Offer guidance on minimising tax and making use of available exemptions
Assist with lifetime gifts and trusts, including planning for blended families and multi‑generational estates
Our probate and estate planning specialists ensure your Will is legally sound, tax‑efficient and tailored to your personal circumstances.
Local Expertise, Accessible Support
Our expert Wills and Probate Solicitors are conveniently based in Chadwell Heath, East London, and regularly assist clients across Romford, Redbridge, Barking & Dagenham and the wider UK.
Our Private Client team is always happy to discuss the estate process in more detail and provide clear, compassionate guidance.
Speak to Our Solicitors
For confidential advice, please contact our solicitors in Chadwell Heath, Romford, the London Borough of Redbridge, and Barking & Dagenham on 0208 548 9402 or email admin@robinsonravani.com.
Contact Us
Whether you have questions or wish to instruct a solicitor, you can speak in confidence to a member of our legal team for clear, professional and trusted advice.
Please get in touch so we can understand your needs, assess your situation and determine the most effective way to approach your legal matter with clarity and care.
You can request a call back at any time, and one of our experienced solicitors will contact you directly to provide the guidance and support you require.
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Making and Amending a Will
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