Wills, Trusts & Probate

Estate Planning Solicitors in Cheshire – Wills, Trusts & Probate Experts

Planning for the future and dealing with a loved one’s estate can feel daunting. At Hibberts, our specialist Wills, Trusts & Probate team helps clients across Cheshire to put effective plans in place during their lifetime and to manage estates with care and efficiency after death.

Whether you want to make or update a will, minimise inheritance tax, set up a trust, or need help with probate and estate administration, we are here to provide clear, practical advice.

Estate Planning & Wills

Making a will is one of the most important steps you can take to protect your family. Without a valid will, your estate may be distributed under the intestacy rules, which may not reflect your wishes or provide for those you intend.

Our estate planning solicitors can help you to:

• make or update a will that reflects your current circumstances
• appoint guardians for children and make appropriate financial provision
• plan for second families and more complex family arrangements
• use trusts and other structures to protect assets
• reduce potential inheritance tax liabilities where possible

We also advise on trust and tax planning, Lasting Powers of Attorney and other arrangements to help you retain control and provide for your loved ones.

Probate & Estate Administration

When someone dies, their estate needs to be collected, valued and distributed. This can involve applying for probate, dealing with tax issues, and ensuring that all debts and liabilities are settled correctly.

Our dedicated probate services include:

• Grant of Probate – support with probate applications where there is a valid will.
• Letters of Administration – help where no will exists or executors cannot act.
• Intestacy – advice on what happens when someone dies without a will.
• Executor Support & Guidance – tailored assistance for those responsible for administering an estate.
• Probate Process Explained – a step-by-step guide to how probate works.
• DIY vs Professional Probate – help deciding whether to manage the process yourself or instruct a solicitor.

We can provide one-off advice on a specific stage or manage the full estate administration on your behalf.

Contentious Probate & Inheritance Disputes

Disagreements can sometimes arise about a will, the way an estate is being administered, or who should inherit. Our specialist contentious probate solicitors act for executors, beneficiaries and other family members in a wide range of disputes, including:

• will disputes and challenges
• Inheritance Act claims
• probate and estate administration disputes

Where possible, we aim to resolve matters constructively and cost-effectively, but we will also take firm action where court proceedings are required to protect your position.

Why Choose Hibberts for Wills, Trusts & Probate?

Hibberts has a long-established private client team with extensive experience in wills, trusts, tax planning and probate. Many of our solicitors are members of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP), reflecting our expertise in this specialist area of law.

• Clear, practical advice tailored to you and your family
• Offices across Cheshire including Crewe, Nantwich, Tarporley and Whitchurch
• Support with both straightforward and complex estates
• Experience in both non-contentious and contentious probate matters

Get in Touch

Whether you are planning for the future or dealing with the estate of someone who has died, our Wills, Trusts & Probate team is here to help.

Contact us today by phone or complete our online enquiry form and we will get back to you promptly.