Whether you're writing your first Will, thinking about Lasting Power of Attorney, dealing with Probate, or looking at ways to protect what you've built, start with the question that's closest to your situation.
You don't need to know exactly which service you need. Start with the question that's on your mind.
Ensure your assets go to the people you choose, without delays or family disputes.
Give someone you trust the legal authority to manage your money or health if you lose capacity.
Practical, hands-on help to administer an estate, apply for the grant, and distribute assets.
Explore advanced planning options around your home, care costs, inheritance and protecting assets for family.
Writing a Will can feel like something you should get around to eventually. But many families have questions about what happens without one, what makes a Will valid and whether an existing Will still reflects their circumstances.
An LPA allows you to choose someone you trust to make decisions on your behalf if you're unable to make them yourself.
Covers decisions about your health and welfare.
Covers decisions about your money and property.
Start with a conversation if you're unsure whether an LPA is right for your circumstances.
Probate can feel unfamiliar and overwhelming, particularly when you're already dealing with the loss of someone you love.
YSL provides practical, hands-on help to administer an estate, apply for the grant and distribute assets.
Every estate can be different. If you're unsure what applies to you, talk it through with Andy.
Families often have questions about their home, care costs, inheritance, children and what might happen as circumstances change.
Estate planning depends on your individual circumstances. Our aim is to help you understand the questions and options before you decide what you want to do.
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That's okay. You don't need to work it out before speaking to us.
We believe you should be able to understand the costs before deciding whether to proceed.
Understand the Will process and what you need to consider.
With Will. Ask about the two types of LPA and what they cover.
Pricing varies depending on the estate.
Talk through your circumstances to understand what may be relevant.
You don't need to have everything worked out before you contact us.
Talk through what you're trying to sort out and ask the questions that are on your mind.
Andy explains the relevant considerations in straightforward, plain English.
You can decide how you want to proceed. There is no obligation to move forward.
With over 25 years of experience as a qualified Financial Adviser, Andy has spent his career helping families plan for their future.
Andy is over 55 himself and understands many of the decisions and considerations that people at this stage of life are facing.
Before you decide what you need, take a few minutes to hear more about Andy and the experience behind Your Secured Legacy.
Start with the question you want answered. You don't need to book a call just to understand the basics.
A Will helps set out what you want to happen to your estate. Without one, different rules apply.
Read more in the Knowledge Centre →This is one of the most common questions families ask. Understanding what happens without a Will can help you decide whether you need to put your wishes in writing.
Read the full explanation →There are important requirements surrounding how a Will is prepared, signed and witnessed.
Learn more →Marriage does not automatically answer every question about who can make decisions on your behalf. Learn more about LPAs and what they cover.
Understand LPAs →This is one of the reasons people consider making a Lasting Power of Attorney while they are able to make their own decisions.
Learn about LPAs →Probate questions can depend on the circumstances of the estate. YSL can help explain the process and what questions you should consider.
Learn about Probate →The time involved can vary depending on the estate and circumstances. If you're dealing with Probate, you can start by understanding the process.
Read more →Care costs and property can raise complicated questions. The answer depends on individual circumstances, so understanding the relevant considerations is important.
Explore this question →YSL publishes starting prices for Wills and LPAs, while Probate varies by estate and Estate Protection is based on your circumstances.
See pricing →Explore straightforward answers to the questions families ask about Wills, LPAs, Estate Planning and Probate.
That's exactly what a conversation is for. Ask your questions, talk through your situation and decide what you'd like to do next.