Laurel Oaks

Laurel Oaks, estate planning and wills in the United Kingdom

Laurel Oaks is a firm specialising in wills and estate planning operating in the United Kingdom. Its activity focuses on advising individuals on how to organise the transfer of their estate, protect their assets and anticipate legal and health decisions. The firm presents itself as a team with experience in the field of estate planning and offers services for both straightforward and complex situations.

Wills and lasting power of attorney services

The firm prepares bespoke wills, tailored to each client's needs, with the aim of ensuring their wishes are respected and their loved ones are protected. It also arranges lasting powers of attorney so that financial and health decisions remain in the hands of trusted individuals, preventing the State from taking control of the person and their assets. According to the firm's information, most clients tend to consider this power of attorney when starting the estate planning process.

Severance of tenancy and property protection

Laurel Oaks offers the severance of tenancy service, which allows a joint tenancy to be converted into a tenancy in common. This step prior to setting up property trusts serves to protect the corresponding share of the home against situations such as divorce, sideways disinheritance or third party assessments, and allows that share to be passed on according to the holder's wishes instead of automatically transferring to the co-owner.

Asset protection trusts

The firm sets up discretionary, irrevocable or lifetime interest trusts aimed at preserving family wealth against contingencies such as divorce, bankruptcy, third party assessments and other unforeseen circumstances. These instruments also make it possible to avoid the probate process, which the firm describes as costly and arduous. The stated goal is for assets to be protected and managed in accordance with the client's wishes, with long-term security.

Probate services

Laurel Oaks works with a team of experienced solicitors to support clients through the probate process. The service covers obtaining the grant of probate, administering the estate, contesting wills and other complex legal issues. The firm describes this support as professional and caring during a procedure that can be difficult and overwhelming.

Discounts and customer care

The firm announces exclusive discounts for members of the armed forces, veterans, NHS and public services staff. Its approach consists of understanding each client's particular needs and offering personalised advice throughout the entire process, whether for present decisions through a power of attorney or for the future through asset or property trusts.