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Wills, Trusts and Estate Solicitors

At Butcher & Barlow, we understand the importance of planning for your future. We also understand that few people are comfortable thinking about their own mortality and consequently the conversation is difficult to begin. However, once started, that conversation can be a much easier than anticipated and with our guiding hand, you’ll find peace of mind in knowing that your loved ones are protected and provided for.

Our Private Client Team looks after the affairs of individual clients and trustees throughout the North West, from the young couple about to purchase their first house together, to business owners wanting to ensure that their business retains its value after their death. We can help to plan and manage all aspects of your finances, including Wills and Probate, Trusts, and Tax matters, both in life and on death.

We aim to get to know you and your objectives so that we can provide detailed, common-sense legal advice as well as practical assistance, tailored to your situation and needs. With branches across Cheshire and Manchester, our team are all highly-trained and well-regarded to always ensure your matter is dealt with expertly.

What are Wills, Trusts and Estates?

At Butcher & Barlow, we always try to speak your language but occasionally we have to use legal terms. Our Glossary will help you understand those phrases that may seem a little alien to you.

Our team are on hand to support you and your family when you need us. If you would like to arrange an appointment, whether by video, telephone of in person, to discuss your requirements, please get in touch with any member of our team. Alternatively, complete our enquiry form we will call you back as soon as possible.

How can we help you?

Making a Will:

Whether your situation is simple or complicated, we will listen to your needs and provide tailored advice on the best way to ensure that your loved ones are protected and provided for. You will know what our fees will be from your very first appointment, and there will be no hidden charges for storing or releasing your Will.

Updating a Will:

If your circumstances change, so too may your needs and requirements in respect of your Will. Marriage revokes a Will so it is vitally important to revisit your Will if you are about to tie the knot.

Tax and Succession planning:

We can ensure that your estate is set up in the most tax efficient way, whilst still ensuring that your personal requirements are met and your assets pass to those that you wish to benefit.

Setting up Trusts:

Trusts are often used for tax planning purposes as well as the protection of assets for future generations of the family. If our team think this is the best route for you, we will ensure that you fully understanding how a Trust operates, and the benefits which may be obtained as a result of having a Trust in place.

Administering an estate:

When a loved one passes away, you may be faced with the task of acting as their executor or administrator to deal with their affairs. We understand the stress that this adds to an already difficult and emotional time, especially if you have not received the right advice and support to guide you through the daunting process.

Our Team aims to provide a responsive and proactive service to ensure that the wishes of your loved ones are respected and carried out whilst also making the process as simple and straightforward as possible.

We offer a range of services, tailored to your specific needs, from simply obtaining the Grant of Probate, through to advising on and dealing with a range of tax issues and dealing with the full estate administration, including the calculation and settlement of any Inheritance Tax liability.

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Wills, Trusts and Estates Solicitors Insights

24th Apr 2025
By Samuel Dale,

What our clients say about our Wills, Trusts and Estates Solicitors Service

We have always found Butcher & Barlow very helpful, knowledgeable and efficient. Nichola Ashworth has been very friendly and professional. The reception staff are also very good and welcoming.

A very impressive service. Charming staff from reception to interview rooms with every effort taken to ensure we understood all the legal details. I would recommend to anyone.

Chris and the team were excellent in dealing with my late Mother’s Grant of Probate. Very efficient, excellent communication, thus keeping me well informed throughout.

I was highly delighted with the prompt service from Butcher & Barlow Sandbach. The sound advice courteously given from Sam Dale was exceptional. I will not hesitate to seek Sam's help if needed in the future. I recommend Sam highly for anyone needing help in his field of expertise.

Samuel Dale was so helpful regarding probate and the estate of my mother. Highly recommended, very professional as well as friendly.

Thank you so much for your kindness and understanding during this very sad time. Your help was so much appreciated.

First class service. Mrs Cliffe went out of her way to visit me in hospital. She explained everything clearly. The service was provided professionally and efficiently. I would not hesitate to recommend her.

Emily dealt with our Wills in a friendly and approachable way, giving excellent advice. Thank you. Emily is very professional and well informed which makes this sort of thing easier to deal with.

Emily was very professional, personable and put us at ease when discussing sensitive issues.

Professional, knowledgeable and efficient. It was a pleasure to deal with Emily. She gave very clear and useful advice, and immediately grasped our situation and the facts regarding our circumstances. Everything went very smoothly and we would certainly use her again.