ESTATE PLANNING
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PROTECT FAMILY
PROPERTY AND ASSETS
Prevent authorities and other parties from getting their hands on possessions you’ve obtained and wish to preserve for loved ones
WHAT IS ESTATE PLANNING?
An Estate Plan is like a shield that protects your hard-earned assets and legacy from the unknowns of the future. It's a tool that ensures your wishes are respected and your loved ones are taken care of when you're no longer here. Without an estate plan, your assets could end up in the wrong hands, leaving your legacy in ruin.
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Estate planning is now a much more affordable solution for everyone who owns a property and/or savings. No matter how big or small your estate, you should want to protect from unanticipated costs. A Trust guarantees your beneficiaries will inherit.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF ESTATE PLANNING?
An estate plan is the ultimate gift you can give to yourself and your loved ones. It's a powerful tool that ensures your legacy lives on and your wishes are fulfilled, even after you're gone. With an estate plan, you can rest easy knowing that your hard-earned assets will be used to benefit the people and causes that matter most to you.
If you own any assets, would like to pass them on to your loved ones, keep control of your affairs and protect your beneficiaries from financial and legal stress, then having an Estate plan in place is ESSENTIAL.
WHAT YOUR ESTATE IS PROTECTED FROM?
A Legal Help Services Limited Estate Protection package can protect your home, health & welfare, finances and family’s legacy. Our estate plan will help you avoid probate, reduce estate taxes, and protect your assets from creditors and lawsuits. With an estate plan, you can take control of your legacy and create a secure financial future for yourself and your loved ones and our knowledgeable legal consultants will provide you with expert advice and give the guidance you need to help ensure your estate is safeguarded.
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Protects your assets from creditors and lawsuits
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Minimizes estate taxes
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Avoids probate, which can be costly and time-consuming
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Ensures your assets are distributed according to your wishes
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Provides for your children and other loved ones
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Enables you to make healthcare decisions in advance
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Offers peace of mind, knowing that your affairs are in order and your loved ones will be taken care of
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5 REASON WHY TO PROTECT YOUR ASSETS WITH A TRUST
Avoiding Confusion
After You Pass
Many people have experienced a situation when a loved one failed to make an estate plan before they passed and the turmoil it brings. Passing without an estate plan can cause significant stress on the family emotionally and financially caused by probate fees inflicted on your state, inheritance tax, outstanding care home fees and worse still unforeseen creditors.
Protect
Beneficiaries
Estate plans are made to protect minor beneficiaries or adult beneficiaries from making bad decisions because they are young or because they are being influenced by outside forces from creditor problems, divorcing spouses, and worse. Estate planning techniques can help you protect your loved ones even after you’ve passed. You can designate a guardian and a trustee for your minor beneficiaries and you can take precautions to help an adult beneficiary from making bad decisions with their inheritance.
Avoiding Probate Court and Probate Fees
The most common reason for estate planning is to avoid probate fees. We’ve all heard frightening stories from family, friends and the media about assets getting held up and unnecessary extra costs. Your assets are yours no matter how small or large and you know what you want to do with them. An estate plan will keep your estate from going through probate.
Protect Assets from Unforeseen Creditors
Asset protection planning is a combination of a secure financial plan and a well thought out estate plan that can protect your assets during your lifetime and your beneficiaries after your passing. Without asset protection planning, your life’s work can be erased by anyone who contests your Will or a series of mishaps.
Reduce Inheritance Tax
Professional Estate planning can help people with a larger estate reduce and maybe even eliminate inheritance tax altogether by setting up a Property or Asset Protection Trust alongside your Will.
3 TYPES OF ESTATE PLANNING SOLUTIONS TO CHOOSE FROM
Home Protection Trust:
This Trust protects your home, it is the perfect solution for people who have decided this is their “forever home” and you do not have any other assets. It is solely the property that is protected. If you have any other assets or savings then we have other Trusts available.
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Single persons home protection trust – protects property up to £325,000
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Couples home / proprety up to the value of £650,000
Asset Protection Trust:
This Trust protects your property/properties and/or savings. It has lifetime flexibility, so if you decide to sell a property you can and then you can protect your new property in the same Trust. One of the great benefits is that your savings (money) is accessible from the Trust bank account
Asset Protection Trust protects -
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Single persons HPT – protects assets up to £325,000
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Couples assets up to the value of £650,000
Family Asset Protection Trust
A Family Asset Protection Trust is a sophisticated legal arrangement that serves as a powerful tool for safeguarding your family's wealth and assets for generations. It is designed to provide comprehensive protection against various potential threats while allowing you to retain control over your assets during your lifetime.
Family Asset Protection Trust protects -
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Singles person (FAPT)- Unlimited amount protected
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Family (FAPT) - Unlimited amount protected
OUR SERVICES
Estate planning is now a much more affordable solution for everyone who owns a property and/or savings. No matter how big or small your estate, you should want to protect from unanticipated costs. A Trust guarantees your beneficiaries will inherit everything you have worked hard for and we guarantee the following;
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We listen to our clients wishes
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We then create a Will Trust to protect what is most important to you
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We save your children, families and loved ones from financial stress and costs once you have passed
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We protect your family from disinheritance
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We offer a Free Will with all Will Trust upgrades
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We professionally advise which Trust is the right Trust for you
YOUR ESTATE PLAN PACKAGE WILL INCLUDE:
At Legal Help Services, we understand that planning for the future can be daunting. That's why we offer a comprehensive Estate Planning Package, which includes a Last Will and Testament, a Will Trust, both Medical and Financial Lasting Power of Attorney forms (LPA's) and an Asset Protection Trust (APT).
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Last Will and Testament: Protect Your Legacy
Writing a Will is crucial to ensure that your assets go to the right people after you pass away. Without a Will, your assets will be distributed according to the law and may not reflect your wishes. Our team of legal experts will help you write a personalised Will that ensures your legacy is protected.
Will Trust: Preserve Your Assets
By putting a Trust in a Will you can protect your assets during your lifetime and after you pass away. We offer a range of Trusts that can be tailored to your specific needs, such as the Property Protection Trust to protect your property. Our legal team will work with you to create an asset preservation trust for your assets.
Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA's): Make Your Wishes Known
An LPA enable you to appoint someone you trust to make decisions on your behalf if you lose the capacity to do so. Our legal team will help you create a Medical and Financial LPA to ensure that your wishes are respected in the event of incapacity.
Asset Protection Trusts (APT): Protect Your Assets From Creditors
An Asset Protection Trusts can protect your assets from creditors and ensure that your assets are distributed according to your wishes. Our legal team can help you create an APT that provides maximum protection for your estate.