How Linley James Solicitors Help You Prepare with Peace of Mind
At Linley James Solicitors, we understand that planning for the future can feel daunting—but it doesn’t have to be. Whether you are safeguarding your assets, protecting your family, or making healthcare preferences clear, taking control of your future today ensures peace of mind tomorrow. Our expert team specialises in helping clients prepare bespoke legal documents that reflect their wishes with clarity and legal certainty. From Wills to Lasting Powers of Attorney and Advance Decisions, we’re here to help you plan with confidence.
Bespoke Wills: Protecting What Matters Most
Your Will is one of the most important documents you will ever sign. It ensures that your assets go to the people and causes you care about, reduces potential disputes, and can help mitigate inheritance tax liability. Yet many people either delay writing a Will or rely on standard templates that don’t reflect the complexity of modern life.
At Linley James Solicitors, we draft Wills tailored to your unique family structure, assets, and wishes. Whether you’re providing for children from a previous marriage, protecting a vulnerable relative, or setting up trusts for long-term security, we create legally robust Wills that minimise risk and uphold your intentions.
We don’t just write your Will—we work with you to future-proof it. As your circumstances change, we offer ongoing advice and updates so that your Will continues to reflect your life and your values.
Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPA): Empowering Trust and Protection
Losing the ability to make decisions due to illness or injury is never easy to think about. But planning ahead with a Lasting Power of Attorney ensures that, should the time come, the people you trust can step in legally and responsibly.
There are two types of LPA: one for Property and Financial Affairs, and one for Health and Welfare. At Linley James Solicitors, we help you choose suitable attorneys, advise you on the scope of their powers, and draft LPAs that comply with the Mental Capacity Act 2005.
Importantly, we don’t just complete the paperwork—we guide you through the decision-making process, helping you think carefully about who to appoint and under what conditions. We can also help you include preferences and instructions that give you a voice, even when you may no longer have capacity.
Advance Decisions (Living Wills): Your Medical Choices, Your Voice
Advance Decisions, also known as Living Wills—allow you to refuse specific medical treatments in the future, should you lose the capacity to decide at the time. Unlike LPAs, they deal specifically with medical consent and are legally binding if valid and applicable.
We ensure that your Advance Decision reflects your values, is properly witnessed, and sits coherently alongside your LPA documents. Our team explains the legal and ethical implications of your choices, empowering you to make informed decisions about life-sustaining treatment, pain relief, and end-of-life care.
Conclusion
Planning ahead is not just about paperwork, it’s about empowerment. At Linley James Solicitors, we provide the expertise, care, and clarity needed to make these important decisions. Whether you’re starting your first Will, appointing a trusted attorney, or recording your healthcare wishes, we are here to support you every step of the way. With us, you’re not just planning legally, you’re planning confidently.