Sayer Moore & Co Solicitors

Sayer Moore & Co Solicitors: legal advice in Acton, London

Sayer Moore & Co Solicitors is a law firm based in Acton, London, with over 35 years of experience. Its work focuses on property matters, probate, estate planning, and elderly client law, serving clients in West London, Acton, and Ealing.

Property buying and selling and leases

The firm handles the buying and selling of houses and flats, both for first-time buyers and for those who have been through the process before. The firm emphasises that all conveyancing work is carried out by experienced, qualified solicitors, and offers a personal service in contrast to that of large volume conveyancing firms. It also advises on the buying and selling of commercial premises, such as shops, restaurants, or offices, and warns about the risks of leases drafted by the landlord's solicitors, the advisability of buying in one's own name or through a company, negotiations over rent-free periods, and the guarantees that may be required from the seller.

Lease extensions

The firm explains that leases with less than 80 years remaining are harder to sell and more expensive to renew. If the lease has more than 80 years left, renewal may cost only a few thousand pounds; if it has less, the freeholder is entitled to a share of the extra value and the cost may rise to £15,000 or £20,000 or more. Sayer Moore & Co recommends getting in touch well in advance if you own or are thinking of buying a flat or leasehold house with less than 85 years remaining.

Wills, probate, and tax planning

The firm advises on drafting wills, handling probate, and intestacy cases. It notes that a standard will costs £250 plus VAT. It also warns that without a will an unmarried partner inherits nothing, and that a will allows you to appoint guardians for minor children and avoid family disputes. On inheritance tax, the firm reminds clients that it applies to estates over £325,000 at a rate of 40%, and that spouses or civil partners can leave assets to each other free of tax, although the tax will be payable on the second death. It offers advice on reducing the tax bill through early planning.

Elderly client law and asset protection

The firm works on protecting the family home against care home fees. It explains that with assets over £23,500, no public help is available, and that this figure includes the home and other assets. It indicates that there are exceptions and measures to safeguard property if taken sufficiently in advance, and that waiting until residential care is needed may prevent protecting the estate. It also advises on powers of attorney and trusts.

Approach and experience

With over 35 years of experience, Sayer Moore & Co presents itself as a firm that helps clients overcome their legal concerns, with a personal approach and qualified solicitors in all areas. The firm publishes information about its team, its complaints procedure, and its privacy and GDPR policy.

Location and contact

190 Horn Lane, Acton, London W3 6PL · Phone: 020 3633 4060 · Email: info@sayermoore.co.uk