Planning for the future or dealing with the affairs of someone who has died can feel overwhelming. Our private client solicitors in London are here to make it easier, guiding you through every step with clear, compassionate advice.
TV Edwards is a long-established London law firm recognised for exceptional client care and industry standards.. Our Private Client team helps individuals and families protect what matters most: your home, your savings, your wishes and the people you love. From Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney to probate, trusts and inheritance tax planning, we support hundreds of families every year, always in plain English, never in jargon.
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Whether you are planning ahead for your family or coping with the loss of someone close, taking the first step can feel daunting. There is no pressure and no obligation, just a friendly, experienced team ready to listen and explain your options clearly.
What Do Private Client Solicitors Do?
Our private client solicitors help you plan for the future, protect your loved ones and deal with the practical side of bereavement. That might mean writing your Will, appointing someone you trust to make decisions if you ever cannot, aim to reduce the tax your family may pay on your estate, or handling a loved one’s affairs after they die.
Many people come to us unsure exactly which service they need and that is completely normal. The sections below explain each area briefly, with links to detailed pages where you can learn more. Or simply call us, and we will point you in the right direction in a single conversation.
Wills and Estate Planning
A Will lets you decide what happens to your money, property and possessions after your death and, just as importantly, gives your family certainty at a difficult time. It is one of the simplest and most valuable things you can do to protect the people you love. Our Will writing solicitors make the process straightforward and stress-free.
Life moves on, and your Will should move with it. If you marry, divorce, welcome children or your finances change, our team can help with changing your Will so it always reflects your wishes.
Thoughtful planning today can also mean more of your estate reaches your family tomorrow. Our inheritance tax planning solicitors help you pass on your wealth efficiently, while our trust solicitors can help you protect assets for children, vulnerable relatives or future generations.
Probate and Estate Administration
When someone dies, their affairs usually need to be dealt with formally before their estate can be passed on and if you have been named as an executor, that responsibility can feel heavy at an already painful time. You do not have to carry it alone.
Our team can guide you through applying for probate, the legal authority you may need to manage a loved one’s affairs.
If you would rather hand over more of the burden, our estate administration solicitors can manage as much of the estate as you wish, including all of it so you can focus on your family. We are experienced with complex and high-value estates, including those with international assets.
Planning Ahead: Lasting Powers of Attorney and the Court of Protection
None of us knows what the future holds but you can decide today who would speak for you if you ever could not. A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) lets you choose someone you trust to make decisions about your finances, health or welfare, protecting your independence and sparing your family difficult uncertainty later. Our Lasting Powers of Attorney solicitors will make sure yours is done properly.
If a loved one has already lost capacity without an LPA in place, our Court of Protection solicitors can help your family put the right arrangements in place to care for them and manage their affairs — with sensitivity at every step.
Resolving Inheritance Disputes
Sadly, disagreements sometimes follow a death, over a Will, how an estate is being handled, or provision for someone who feels unfairly left out. These disputes are painful, particularly while you are grieving.
Our contested probate solicitors support people on both sides of inheritance disputes, always seeking the most constructive path to resolution so your family can move forward.
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How Our Private Client Solicitors Can Help
Every family is different, so we never take a one-size-fits-all approach. When you contact us, we will:
- Listen first. We take the time to understand your situation and what matters most to you and your family.
- Explain your options clearly. No jargon — just straightforward, reassuring advice on the best way forward.
- Give you a written estimate. For Will writing and probate work, you will know the cost upfront, with no unwelcome surprises.
- Work around you. Meet us face-to-face at our London offices, or by telephone, email or video call — whatever suits you best. We also offer home visits for an extra fee within a certain distance from both our Whitechapel and Clapham Junction offices.
- Support you from start to finish. From your first conversation to the final signature, the same experienced team guides you throughout.
Why Choose TV Edwards for Private Client Matters?
- A compassionate, personal service. We support hundreds of bereaved individuals and families each year, and we never forget there is a person behind every matter.
- Experienced specialist solicitors. Led by our Head of Private Client, our team focuses exclusively on Wills, probate, trusts, tax and capacity planning.
- Continuity of advice. Wherever possible, you will deal with the same solicitor throughout — someone who knows you, your family and your wishes.
- Clear communication. We explain everything in plain English and keep you informed at every stage.
- Transparent quotations. Written quotes for Will writing and probate services, so you always know where you stand.
- Legal 500 recognised. Our genuine commitment to clients’ best interests is independently recognised.
- A long-established London firm. Families across London and the wider UK have trusted us for generations — many returning to us throughout their lives.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a private client solicitor do?
A private client solicitor advises individuals and families on their personal legal and financial affairs. This includes writing and updating Wills, administering estates after a death, applying for probate, setting up trusts, planning for inheritance tax, preparing Lasting Powers of Attorney and making applications to the Court of Protection. In short, they help you protect your wealth, record your wishes and support your loved ones, during your lifetime and beyond.
Which service do I need — a Will, an LPA or probate?
It depends on your situation. If you want to decide what happens to your estate after your death, you need a Will. If you want to choose who makes decisions for you should you lose mental capacity, you need a Lasting Power of Attorney, ideally alongside your Will. If someone close to you has died and you are responsible for sorting out their affairs, you will likely need help with probate and estate administration. If you are unsure, call us and we will identify the right service in a single conversation.
How much do private client services cost?
We provide written estimates for our Will writing and probate services, so you know the cost before we start, with no hidden extras. Where we administer an entire estate, our fees can usually be paid from the estate itself, provided it holds liquid assets in addition to any property. For other services, we will always explain our fees clearly at the outset.
Do I need a solicitor for private client matters, or can I do it myself?
There is no legal requirement to use a solicitor for most private client matters, but mistakes can be costly and are often only discovered when it is too late to fix them — for example, an invalid Will or an incorrectly completed LPA. Using a specialist solicitor gives you confidence that your documents are legally sound, your wishes will be respected and your family is protected from avoidable stress, disputes and expense.
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