Wills, probate and estate planning

Protect your loved ones and plan for the future with expert legal advice. Planning for the future can feel daunting, but having the right legal arrangements in place can provide reassurance for you and your family.

Our experienced Wills, Probate and Estate Planning solicitors provide practical, personal advice to help you protect your assets, prepare for life’s changes and ensure your wishes are carried out.

Whether you need help writing your first Will, managing an estate after a loved one’s death, planning for inheritance tax, setting up a trust or preparing a Lasting Power of Attorney, our team is here to guide you through every step.

Speak to Emma Woollard and our specialist team today for tailored advice about your circumstances.

Protecting your loved ones through every stage of life

Helping you manage your estate with confidence

Estate planning is about more than preparing legal documents. It is about making sure the people and things that matter most to you are protected, whatever stage of life you are at.

Whether you are starting a family, planning for retirement, dealing with a bereavement or looking to protect family wealth for future generations, our Wills, Probate and Estate Planning solicitors provide clear, practical advice tailored to your circumstances.

Advice that grows with you

Your priorities can change throughout your life, and your legal arrangements should reflect those changes.

We support clients with:

Starting a family
Helping new parents prepare their first Will and make arrangements for their children’s future.

Changing circumstances
Reviewing and updating Wills following marriage, divorce, relationship changes, family changes or changes to your finances.

Planning for retirement
Helping individuals and business owners consider succession planning, inheritance and protecting their assets for future generations.

Later-life planning
Providing advice on Lasting Powers of Attorney, Court of Protection matters, care fee planning and protecting your wishes for the future.

A sensitive and personal approach

We understand that conversations about Wills, inheritance and future planning can be personal.

Whether you are planning ahead or dealing with the loss of someone close, our team takes the time to understand your circumstances and explain your options clearly.

Our approach is built around:

Understanding your individual needs
Providing practical and straightforward advice
Being approachable and responsive
Finding solutions that work for you and your family

Supporting older and vulnerable clients

Emma Woollard, Partner and Head of Wills, Probate and Estate Planning at Prettys, is an accredited member of the Association of Lifetime Lawyers.

The Association of Lifetime Lawyers is a community of legal professionals with additional expertise in supporting older and vulnerable clients, helping them access the right advice and support when they need it most.

A really good team – everyone is concerned about the wellbeing of their clients and they ensure that the client is at the centre of decision making.’
Legal 500
Wills, Probate and Estate Planning Team

“Emma was professional, yet friendly. Her advice was straightforward and easy to understand. Would recommend to others needing to sort out a will. 5/5” Anonymous
Emma Woollard

“Lorna kept me fully aware of all details and any developments which took place. I really can’t praise her highly enough. She was absolutely brilliant.” Anonymous
Lorna Thresh

‘Exceptional attention-to-detail and always happy to go the extra mile for clients.’
Legal 500
Wills, Trusts and Estates Team

“Emma provided a first class service with great legal knowledge. She was a pleasure to deal with and made the process easy to understand. We would use Prettys again.” Barry & Rosaline
Emma Woollard

“The service and support I received from not only Mrs L Thresh but other members of the practice was sincere and professional and I will not hesitate to recommend Prettys to others.

Thank you so much for the hard work and your patience afforded to myself and my daughter through a difficult time.

The support and kindness I shall always remember with gratitude.” James
Lorna Thresh