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Wills Trusts & Probate

There are many ways you can plan for the future, whether it is making a will, inheritance tax planning or creating a trust. It’s a daunting process but if ignored can cause major problems for your family after your death. This is why it’s crucial that you take the time to plan and set your affairs in order.

Gorvins team of wills, trusts and probate solicitors in Manchester can support you with every legal aspect of planning your future, helping you protect your dependents in the event of your death or loss of capacity. We specialise in all matters relating to:

  • Will writing
  • Probate
  • Contested wills
  • Trusts
  • Trusts and estates
  • Lasting powers of attorney, and
  • Deeds of variation.

Handling cases across the country, our expert wills and probate solicitors offer straightforward and practical advice with sensitivity and care.

To get help today, call us on 0161 930 5151, e-mail us at willsteam@gorvins.com or complete our online form. We’ll discuss your requirements and you’ll receive tailor-made advice from our will solicitors to ensure you and your loved ones are protected.

What our wills trusts and probate solicitors can help with

We offer practical, friendly and in-depth advice on:

The last thing you want is for your wealth to be distributed in the wrong way, which is why legal advice regarding your will is so important.

Get Wills, Trusts & Probate advice from expert solicitors

Our wills and trusts lawyers have the professional knowledge, first-hand experience and practical legal knowledge to help you in a personal and cost-effective manner. We don’t treat every client the same. Instead, we take an individual approach to your case to ensure you receive the best possible service that is completely tailored to your needs.

Our Manchester-based wills and probate solicitors offer specialist advice that will help you protect your and your family’s future. Whatever your needs, we can help plan this for you in the most efficient manner. If you have disabled dependents, for example, we can advise you on all your legal options so that their future is fully secure, whether that’s financially or from a welfare point of view.

Award-Winning Wills, Trusts and Probate Solicitors

It’s sometimes tempting to use an unqualified service provider to write your will or help plan for the future, but this can lead to major problems further down the line. Gorvins have a large team of Wills and Trusts solicitors in Manchester with years of experience in estate planning, offering unrivalled knowledge on how to write a will.

We’ve built a terrific reputation as specialists in this field and have supported thousands of people to protect their futures and their families. We don’t talk in riddles, we provide jargon-free, understandable advice even when dealing with complicated matters, ensuring you understand every aspect f your legal matters.

All of our Wills, Trusts and Probate solicitors are either STEP qualified or training to become STEP qualified, demonstrating our dedication and determination when it comes to making sure we are in the best position to help you.

Specialist advice for the elderly and those suffering from dementia

We’re members of Solicitors of the Elderly and Dementia Friends, meaning we can provide specialist legal advice for older and vulnerable people, their families and carers. If you’re looking for advice for making a will with dementia or any other conditions, Gorvins wills, trust and probate solicitors are expertly trained to help you put your affairs in order.

Get expert support with wills, trusts or probate matters today

For advice, guidance and support, contact one of our will solicitors in Manchester now. We’ll listen to your problem, advise you of the next steps and approach your case with compassion and care. Contact us on 0161 930 5117, e-mail us at willsteam@gorvins.com or fill in our online form and one of our wills and trusts solicitors will be in touch to discuss your needs.

If you’d like more information on pricing for our probate services, please click here.

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TESTIMONIALS

What clients say about us…

Excellent solicitor firm. Especially Mike Smoult on probate and will - and also Martin Hoare. I recommend them wholeheartedly.

Google Review

24th May 2023

Excellent solicitor firm. Especially Mike Smoult on probate and will - and also Martin Hoare. I recommend them wholeheartedly.

Almas was clear and reassuring from the offset, always explaining so that we fully understood. Almas was extremely professional and was keen to put forward helpful thoughts and suggestions. Thank you so much.

Mrs E Wills
Almas was clear and reassuring from the offset, always explaining so that we fully understood. Almas was extremely professional and was keen to put forward helpful thoughts and suggestions. Thank you so much.

Almas I would like to thank you so much for helping us and keeping us informed at all times. The service we have received has been outstanding.

Ms M

Manchester

Almas I would like to thank you so much for helping us and keeping us informed at all times. The service we have received has been outstanding.

Many thanks for all your help and the manner with which you have dealt with my Aunt's estate this past 12 months. Almas you have been brilliant and I appreciate all that you have done to make the process as smooth, quick and clear as possible.

H

Bramhall

Many thanks for all your help and the manner with which you have dealt with my Aunt's estate this past 12 months. Almas you have been brilliant and I appreciate all that you have done to make the process as smooth, quick and clear as possible.

As everything is now completed we would like to thank Almas for all the work you have done for us. We are very impressed with the speed, efficiency and thoughtfulness with which Almas dealt with all that was needed. We feel Gorvins is a a name to be ... Read more

Ms D

Stockport

As everything is now completed we would like to thank Almas for all the work you have done for us. We are very impressed with the speed, efficiency and thoughtfulness with which Almas dealt with all that was needed. We feel Gorvins is a a name to be trusted.

Michael made us feel very welcome and was reassuringly sensitive and supportive throughout our will making journey. He also gave great advice to my husband’s parents.

Meredith Barlow-Walsh

Macclesfield

Michael made us feel very welcome and was reassuringly sensitive and supportive throughout our will making journey. He also gave great advice to my husband’s parents.

On principle I never normally tick ‘excellent’ or ’10 out of 10’ however on this occasion I felt it was totally deserved. Andrew Platts has introduced us to important legal options we should consider in light of our situation. The service, co... Read more

Mrs. Judith Rigby

Didsbury

On principle I never normally tick ‘excellent’ or ’10 out of 10’ however on this occasion I felt it was totally deserved. Andrew Platts has introduced us to important legal options we should consider in light of our situation. The service, cost and the fact Andrew came to our home to explain everything was perfect.

Danielle was very approachable. She answered all our e-mails and call promptly and gave very good advice.

Mrs. M

Stockport

Danielle was very approachable. She answered all our e-mails and call promptly and gave very good advice.

Thank you to Moira Percival for your help during a very difficult period of time in my life.

Mrs. Sandra Lee

United States

Thank you to Moira Percival for your help during a very difficult period of time in my life.

Drafting our Wills was a very daunting process for us but the moment me and my wife stepped into Gorvins’ offices and met Danielle we were put completely at ease. It was a pleasure dealing with you

Mr. & Mrs. Wetnall

Bramhall

Drafting our Wills was a very daunting process for us but the moment me and my wife stepped into Gorvins’ offices and met Danielle we were put completely at ease. It was a pleasure dealing with you

We were delighted with the service from Danielle and found her to be very informative, friendly and knowledgeable. Her updates were timely and very accurate. Danielle is an asset to Gorvins and projects a very favourable image.

Mr Tony Budgett

Cheshire

We were delighted with the service from Danielle and found her to be very informative, friendly and knowledgeable. Her updates were timely and very accurate. Danielle is an asset to Gorvins and projects a very favourable image.

Very friendly and professional.

Mrs. C

Poynton

Very friendly and professional.

I would like to thank everybody at Gorvins who assisted me in what was a difficult period in my life due toil health and a bereavement in my family.

Mr. Paul MacWilliam

Sale

I would like to thank everybody at Gorvins who assisted me in what was a difficult period in my life due toil health and a bereavement in my family.

Excellent service from Moira; it was very much appreciated.

Mr. John Bennett

Stockport

Excellent service from Moira; it was very much appreciated.

I received a very professional service in a relaxed environment.

Mrs. R

Stockport

I received a very professional service in a relaxed environment.

Andrew Platts was very pleasant and considerate. He explained all our questions how people of our age could understand.

Mrs. D.P. Clulow

Heaviley

Andrew Platts was very pleasant and considerate. He explained all our questions how people of our age could understand.

My satisfaction is based solely on the relationship with Val Bown and her expertise in this area.

Mr. Desmond Williams

Wilmslow

My satisfaction is based solely on the relationship with Val Bown and her expertise in this area.

My Will solicitor made some thoughtful and helpful suggestions which I considered and accepted.

Mrs. J

Bramhall

My Will solicitor made some thoughtful and helpful suggestions which I considered and accepted.

Moira Percival provided a superb service and I found her advice both interesting and invaluable.

Mrs. N

Manchester

Moira Percival provided a superb service and I found her advice both interesting and invaluable.

The service I received was excellent.

Mr. G

Alderley Edge

The service I received was excellent.

Tasoula was very helpful and always answered our questions clearly. If we telephoned and she was not available, she would always contact us as soon as possible later.

Mr. & Mrs. Cook

Bramhall

Tasoula was very helpful and always answered our questions clearly. If we telephoned and she was not available, she would always contact us as soon as possible later.

I have dealt with Gorvins for 25+ years and have always found the service to be excellent.

Mr. Stammers

Nether Alderley

I have dealt with Gorvins for 25+ years and have always found the service to be excellent.

Danielle was excellent, friendly and professional at all times. She kept me up to date with events and was alive to the need for soonest completion of the matter in hand.

Mr. Frank Nolan

Macclesfield

Danielle was excellent, friendly and professional at all times. She kept me up to date with events and was alive to the need for soonest completion of the matter in hand.

Christine listened and understood our requirements perfect. We will definitely return for future advice.

Mr. S

Stockport

Christine listened and understood our requirements perfect. We will definitely return for future advice.

The advice received was clear and straightforward. What could have been an anxious experience became clear and reassuring.

Mr. Stanley Dobbin

Stockport

The advice received was clear and straightforward. What could have been an anxious experience became clear and reassuring.

The service was completely flawless; one of the advantages of using professionals rather than Will Writers.

Mrs. A. Whitney

Macclesfield

The service was completely flawless; one of the advantages of using professionals rather than Will Writers.

Tasoula Addison was kind, sympathetic and understanding. She made us feel very much at ease and was very helpful in every way. I would thoroughly recommend her as she made a difficult task for us seem so much simpler. She has a very caring manner.

Mrs. H

Altrincham

Tasoula Addison was kind, sympathetic and understanding. She made us feel very much at ease and was very helpful in every way. I would thoroughly recommend her as she made a difficult task for us seem so much simpler. She has a very caring manner.

I just wish to thank Val Bown for her kindness and efficiency. My mind is now settled; thank you

Revered Alan Cook

Cheadle

I just wish to thank Val Bown for her kindness and efficiency. My mind is now settled; thank you

With regards to Danielle Hursthouse you are very lucky to have such a first class person with you. We cannot praise her enough for her very knowledgeable and approachable nature

Mr. & Mrs. Blood

Macclesfield

With regards to Danielle Hursthouse you are very lucky to have such a first class person with you. We cannot praise her enough for her very knowledgeable and approachable nature