How we can help you?

We provide a full service in respect of the preparation of General, Trustee and Lasting Powers of Attorneys, administration of the affairs of the elderly including applications to the Court of Protection and the Office of the Public Guardian.

We can provide a trustee and executorship service making use of over 30 years of experience to ensure that matters are dealt with efficiently but with care as required in such circumstances.

  
Estate and inheritance tax planning issues are always considered as part of our service with specialist help provided when required.

We also offer a full range of residential conveyancing services.

Fees estimates provided in advance.

Paul Wilks is a Licensed Conveyancer regulated by the Council for Licensed Conveyancers to provide conveyancing and probate services.

The separate practice of A.P.Wilks & Co is a specialist Will drafting service and is not part of the regulation by the Council for Licensed Conveyancers.

Paul Wilks is a full member of 'Solicitors for the Elderly' which is an independent, national organisation of lawyers, such as solicitors, barristers, and legal executives who are committed to providing the highest quality of legal advice for older and vulnerable people, their families and carers.

The main areas of law members cover are:

•Estate and tax planning using wills, trusts and lifetime giving
•Giving Powers of attorney and Court of Protection work
•Probate and the administration of estates
•Trusts administration
•Living Wills
•Information on home care
•Preserving assets in the event of long term residential or nursing care
•Care home contracts
•Advice on financial responsibility and funding criteria for long term care
•State benefits
•Home equity release plans
•Mental Health legislation
•Elder abuse