Family Trusts Service

The simple way to protect your assets and put your family first

A family trust protects your wealth. It lets you choose how to benefit your family during your lifetime, and makes critical provisions should you die.

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Property, investments, savings and valuable items such as antiques and paintings can all be passed into the ownership of family trust for the benefit or your spouse, children, and grandchildren.

You will still retain control over the assets as a principal beneficiary, and income from the trust can be paid directly into your bank account to top-up money from earnings or pensions.

There are numerous ways the value of your assets can be diminished over time, and a family trust is a cost-effective way of preventing this from happening.

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Will writing doesn’t have to be an expensive, stuffy experience you put off until it’s too late! Call us Today on 01273 385833 to discuss your options.

How you can protect

Your assets with a family trust

Protect against financial loss or bankruptcy

If you suffer a large financial loss or run into debt, a family trust can protect your property and other assets from being claimed by your creditors. A family trust can even protect your estate in bankruptcy, as long as the trust is written far enough in advance.

Protect against sideways disinheritance

A family trust can protect your children’s inheritance if you remarry or enter into a new long-term relationship, and the ties subsequently break down.

You can ensure that assets passed to your own children pass directly to your grandchildren on your child’s death. This prevents your wealth being transferred to a son-in-law or daughter-in-law, who if they remarried, could disinherit your bloodline.

Protect against probate delays and costs

Probate is required on all estates with assets over £5000. It can take up to 6-months to manage probate if you have a will — and if you do not have a will — it can take up to 2-years. However, property and assets owned by a family trust are not subject to probate and can be distributed straight after death while relieving you of debilitating probate costs.

Provide for your children’s future

You can lock away funds in a family trust to help with schooling, university fees, or even provide a deposit to help your children get on the property ladder in the future. Assets can be added to trust and made available to your children a certain age, usually 21-years old — and if you and your spouse died while your children were minors, an executor could administer the trust on their behalf.

Reduce inheritance tax

Inheritance tax can be minimised for future generations if you place your assets into a family trust.

Protect against illness or loss of mental capacity

If you lose mental capacity and are no longer able to make important decisions, the assets in your trust can be managed by a trustee on your behalf.

Assets can be moved back and forth from the trust as needed to help maintain the quality of your life.

Creating a family trust doesn’t need to be a complicated exercise. We can assess your personal circumstances and make appropriate recommendations to provide the best protection. Call us on 01273 385833 to learn more.

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Why choose Brighton Wills?

  • You will be dealing with real people who have your best interests at the heart of our business.
  • We maintain excellent standards through our membership of The Society of Will Writers, who administer the industry Code of Practice.
  • Our professional, yet non-stuffy approach is a testament to the hundreds of satisfied clients who have chosen Brighton Wills to write over 1,500 wills and lasting power of attorney documents since 2014.
  • And for your peace of mind — we carry Professional Indemnity Insurance of £2 million — and we are always happy to provide references if required.
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More Information

  • 01What is Probate?Read more
  • 02How Does Probate Work?Read more
  • 03What is Intestacy?Read more
  • 04What is an Inheritor? Read more
  • 05What Is an Inheritance?Read more
  • 06What is an Executor?Read more
  • 07What is a Trust?Read more
  • 08What is a Testator?Read more
  • 09What is a Last Will and Testament?Read more
  • 10What is a Bequest?Read more
  • 11What is a Beneficiary?Read more
  • 12Who Can Inherit if There is No Will?Read more

What to Consider

Passing without a will in place could leave your loved ones facing financial hardship, unbearable pressure and mounting legal fees at a time of mourning. A will helps protect your assets and relieves the debilitating worry your family could face.

Did you know that over 850,000 people in the UK are affected by dementia? Loss of mental capacity could leave you unable to access your bank account, pay your bills and maintain your home unless you have prepared a lasting power of attorney.

Probate can often seem overwhelming so close to bereavement, and the process can appear confusing, time-consuming and complicated. We can apply for a grant of probate on your behalf and administer the probate forms to relieve the pressure.

A Family Trust can be a simple way to protect your assets and put your family first. It lets you choose how to benefit your family during your lifetime and makes critical provisions should you die. Assets can be diminished over time, and a Family Trust is a cost-effective way of preventing this from happening.

Book an Appointment With Our Experts Today.

Will writing doesn’t have to be an expensive, stuffy experience you put off until it’s too late! Call us Today on 01273 385833 to discuss your options.