Protect Your Assets and Secure Your Legacy with a Trust
We offer expert trust formation services to help individuals and families safeguard their wealth, manage their assets, and secure their legacy for future generations. Setting up a trust can be an essential part of your estate planning, providing flexibility, control, and peace of mind
What is a Trust?
A trust is a legal arrangement where one or more individuals (trustees) manage assets on behalf of beneficiaries. These assets can include property, investments, money, or business interests. Trusts allow you to protect and control how your wealth is distributed, ensuring your wishes are followed now and in the future.
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Our Trust Formation Services
We provide a comprehensive range of trust formation services, tailored to meet your unique needs:
Family Trusts
Set up a family trust to protect and manage family wealth across generations, ensuring assets are passed down securely and in line with your wishes.
Discretionary Trusts
Give your trustees the flexibility to decide how to distribute assets to beneficiaries, ensuring they act in the best interest of those named, while allowing for changing circumstances.
Bare Trusts
A simple trust where beneficiaries have immediate entitlement to the assets, but trustees maintain control over them until a set time or event.
Charitable Trusts
If you want to give back, a charitable trust allows you to donate assets to a cause close to your heart, while benefiting from tax advantages.
Life Interest Trusts
Provide income or other benefits to a chosen individual for their lifetime, with the remainder passing to other beneficiaries after their death.
Property Trusts
Secure your home or other property assets in a trust, ensuring they are passed on to loved ones, while potentially protecting against care home fees and inheritance tax.
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Why Choose Us?
- Expert Legal Advice: Our team of experienced legal professionals ensures your trust is set up correctly and complies with UK law, providing you with peace of mind.
- Tailored Solutions: Every family and individual has different needs. We work closely with you to create a bespoke trust that fits your specific situation and future goals.
- Tax Efficiency: We provide expert advice on minimizing tax liability, including inheritance tax, ensuring your assets are protected as much as possible.
- Ongoing Support: After the trust is created, we offer ongoing management services to help with compliance, trustee duties, and any legal changes that may affect your trust.
Who Should Consider Setting Up a Trust?
- Individuals with Significant Assets: Protect your wealth for future generations and avoid unnecessary tax exposure.
- Parents & Grandparents: Ensure your children or grandchildren are provided for, especially if they are young, vulnerable, or not yet financially responsible.
- Business Owners: Protect your business assets and ensure a smooth transition of ownership.
- Philanthropists: Establish a charitable trust to give back to your community or cause while managing tax efficiently.
Secure Your Legacy Today
Forming a trust is one of the most effective ways to protect your wealth and control how it is passed on to future generations. We are committed to providing you with expert guidance every step of the way, ensuring your trust is set up with care, precision, and compliance with all UK legal requirements.
The Process of Forming a Trust
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How We Work...
Forming a trust involves careful planning and legal expertise. Our process is straightforward, ensuring you understand every step:
Consultation:
We start with an in-depth consultation to understand your needs, goals, and the assets you wish to protect.
Trust Structure:
We work with you to determine the most appropriate trust structure for your situation, outlining trustees, beneficiaries, and terms.
Drafting Legal Documents:
Our legal experts will draft all necessary documents, including the trust deed, ensuring the trust is legally valid and enforceable.
Tax Planning:
We advise you on any tax implications and opportunities to optimize the trust’s tax efficiency.
Life Interest Trusts
Provide income or other benefits to a chosen individual for their lifetime, with the remainder passing to other beneficiaries after their death.
Trust Registration:
Once the trust is established, we ensure that it is properly registered with HMRC and that all legal obligations are fulfilled.
Ongoing Management:
We provide ongoing support for trustees, ensuring compliance with legal and tax requirements, and offering advice as circumstances change.
Client results
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