Westcountry Estate Planning

Westcountry Estate Planning: estate law across Cornwall and Devon

Westcountry Estate Planning is an estate law firm based in the South West of England, with offices across Cornwall and Devon. The firm presents itself as a local guide to future planning and states that its team works with solicitors, paralegals and conveyancers who are fully trained and experienced in estate law. It reports over twenty years of experience in the sector.

The practice describes its approach as straightforward, aiming to provide a professional and premium service without legal jargon. Its consultants are affiliated and code compliant with The Society of Will Writers and adhere to that organisation's strict code of practice, according to the firm.

Will writing and lasting powers of attorney

Among its core services, the firm prepares wills, defined on its site as legal documents directing where assets go upon death. It also handles lasting powers of attorney, designed to ensure that loved ones remain in control if a client loses mental capacity.

Trusts and property protection

Westcountry Estate Planning offers property protection trusts, intended to protect a client's share of their property, and family protection trusts, aimed at protecting assets for the family's future. It also provides severance of tenancy, which changes the way a home is owned in order to protect a share of the property, and transfer of equity, for gifting a property or adding an individual to it.

Conveyancing and probate support

The firm's conveyancing work covers property sale and purchase, transfer of equity and first-time registration. In probate, it provides support with obtaining a Grant of Probate. The site also refers to administrative services among its offerings.

Offices and client access

The firm's main address is Falcon House, Eagle Road, Plymouth, PL7 5JY. It lists additional offices in Plympton, Devon; Newton Abbot, Devon; and Truro, Cornwall. It offers free home visits on request, as well as free video and telephone appointments. The site also mentions free brochures, call-back requests and a referral scheme.

Community involvement and credentials

Westcountry Estate Planning states that it sponsors Gables, a local charity exclusive to Devon and Cornwall that works with animals locally. The firm also cites five-star reviews from many customers and describes its pricing as fair and competitive. Its registered address is 27 Old Gloucester Street, London, WC1N 3AX, and its company number is 11438410.