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Private Client

We operate in specialist teams that cover most private client matters. We provide a broad range of services including wills, probate, tax planning, estate administration and matrimonial matters. We also offer a specialised family business service for high net worth individuals and families.

Estate Planning

The Estate Planning team provides a service for clients who wish to make provisions for those close to them in the event of their death. We apply for Grants of Probate, wind up estates, advise on Inheritance Tax Planning and draft wills, all to ensure the client's peace of mind.

Wills

Whilst many people would rather not think about making a Will, it can be the most important document anyone signs. Professional advice is essential and can make a significant difference to any provision made for those close to us. Even if a Will has already been made, it is worth reviewing it to ensure that it is up to date and takes the latest inheritance tax position into account.

Curry Popeck is a founder member of the Certainty National Registry of Wills, a confidential central database containing details of where to locate a person’s Will. In a recent survey, 67% of people surveyed did not know where to find their parents’ Wills and indeed tens of thousands of estates fall into intestacy each year, which can cause emotional and financial turmoil for loved ones.

Changing circumstances, moving to another area or simply the passage of time can sometimes make it difficult for beneficiaries to locate a Will. Registering your Will ensures that solicitors across the country can log the existence of Wills in a central place. This ensures that your Will is easily traceable by your beneficiaries and your wishes are not overlooked.

What does the registry of Wills do?

• The registry records that we hold your Will, but no one there sees it, as we still keep it securely stored at our offices;
• Following your death, the registry will give us details about anyone who is looking for your Will.
• We would answer the query only if it is legitimate, thus protecting both your privacy and your beneficiaries.

Sadly, none of us are immortal and we cannot take our possessions with us. Regularly reviewing your Will and having it registered is one of the most important things that you can do for your loved ones.

Should you review your Will?

If you made your Will some years ago, it might be time to review it, especially after a change to your personal circumstances such as marriage, divorce, a house move or a new addition to the family. A change to your financial situation, an increase in your property value and even new tax laws or legislation can also make an update to your Will necessary.

A review helps you to be sure that the people and charities you want to benefit from your Will continue to do so. Often, changing a will could be as simple as drawing up a codicil – an addition or change to your existing Will – that can be signed and kept with your Will.

If you are concerned that your Will is not currently up to date, or you haven’t made a Will, please call us to discuss your requirements.

Matrimonial

The firm's Matrimonial team specialises in complex cases with a focus on protecting our clients' interests and assets as well as their privacy. Our expertise includes divorce, financial disputes, freezing of assets, separation and prenuptial agreements, disputes involving children, child abduction, adoption, residence disputes, public law proceedings involving children and cohabitation disputes, both in the UK and abroad.

Private Clients

The International and Private Client team deals with all aspects of UK and overseas trusts, international and domestic tax planning, wills, probate, pensions, tax and insurance. In many cases our clients appoint us as professional and reliable executors.

Family Business

Curry Popeck's expertise in dealing with family businesses originates from providing a niche service to high net worth individuals who wish their anonymity to be respected. This has meant that as well as offering the usual private client disciplines, Curry Popeck are able to protect their clients' position and investment whilst also ensuring the future of that investment for their heirs and future generations to come.

For Private Client enquiries, please contact Lionel Curry, Philip Popeck or Jonathan Lemon.

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