Kingsbridge Wills, Trusts & Estate Planning

Will writing and estate planning from Hertford

Kingsbridge Wills, Trusts & Estate Planning is a will writing and estate planning practice operating from Stag House on Old London Road in Hertford. Its work centres on four areas: drafting wills, setting up trusts, preparing lasting powers of attorney (LPAs) and broader estate planning. The practice presents these services as a way to direct assets to chosen beneficiaries and to reduce exposure to inheritance tax, which its material describes as standing at 40%.

The firm frames its case around the consequences of dying without a will: assets may pass according to default rules rather than the deceased's wishes, and the estate may face a tax charge or benefit relatives the client would not have chosen. It also addresses the common reasons people give for postponing a will, such as being too young or owning little, and argues that these perceptions leave families exposed.

Graham Martin and the home-visit approach

The practice is fronted by Graham Martin, described as having run Orchard Recruitment in Enfield and Watford for 35 years before retraining as an estate planner at the age of 60. He now specialises in wills, trusts and lasting powers of attorney and offers a bespoke service conducted at the client's home. The material presents his client base as broad, from newlyweds and young families to people dealing with bereavement or divorce.

The stated working method has three stages: an initial conversation to establish what the client needs to protect and whether the fit is right; preparation of a bespoke will reflecting the client's wishes, alongside recommendations on tax-efficient ways to pass on assets; and completion, after which the client is invited to set the matter aside knowing the arrangements are in place.

Services offered

• Will writing: a bespoke will intended to ensure wishes are followed and to protect assets from tax.
• Lasting powers of attorney: appointment of a trusted person to manage affairs if the client becomes unable to do so.
• Trusts: structures presented as a means of shielding assets from inheritance tax.
• Estate planning: an overall plan for passing on assets in a tax-efficient way.

The site also includes a specific guide on protecting children's inheritance in the event of divorce, and offers a free download covering seven steps to protect a child's legacy.

Training, guarantees and client feedback

The practice states that it attends courses and sits exams in wills, trusts and LPAs to keep abreast of legislation and tax-efficient strategies. It also advertises a satisfaction guarantee: clients who are not fully satisfied with the service receive their money back.

The site displays a five-out-of-five rating based on 12 reviews, presented as a measure of client satisfaction. Several named testimonials appear, including comments from clients in Enfield and London on the explanation of lasting powers of attorney, the step-by-step handling of a will and LPA, and the drafting of powers of attorney for an elderly mother. The practice also lists charities it supports.

Coverage across Hertfordshire and north London

Will writing services are listed for Hertford, Ware, Hatfield, Brookmans Park, Potters Bar, Northaw, Little Heath, Cuffley, Broxbourne, Hoddesdon, Cheshunt, Waltham Cross, Waltham Abbey, Enfield, Southgate, Winchmore Hill, Barnet, Palmers Green, Cockfosters and Oakwood.

KingsBridge Wills Ltd is registered in England and Wales under company number 14506555, with its registered address at Stag House, Old London Road, Hertford, Hertfordshire SG13 7LA.