Estate Planning Made Simple

Most people have done something when it comes to estate planning.

A Will may be in place. Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs) arranged. An inheritance tax review done years ago.

But rarely are these looked at together.

That’s where problems can arise - not from a lack of planning, but from plans that have been built in stages, without being fully aligned.

Our estate planning seminars are designed to help you step back and see the bigger picture.

These sessions will help you understand:

  • How your Will actually works in practice

  • Why how assets are owned can override what your Will says

  • How pensions and investments fit into your estate

  • Whether a Trust could help protect your family

  • The role of LPAs and how they work alongside your finances

  • Key inheritance tax considerations

Most importantly, you’ll leave with a clearer sense of whether your current arrangements work together, or whether there may be gaps worth addressing.


 
 
 

Explore the guidance

If you’d like to start by reading or watching to find out more in your own time, we’ve created a series of articles and videos covering (for example):

  • What is an LPA, how to choose attorneys, how can attorneys act

  • What is a Will Trust? Which Trust might suit my situation?

  • Executor duties, what happens if you don’t have a Will

  • Residence Nil Rate Band Allowance and minors

Read the articles
Watch the videos

 
 

 

Join us at a seminar

If you prefer to join us, we’re hosting a series of free in-person events in June and July.

  • Tuesday 23rd June - 2.30pm - 3.30pm - St Peter’s Church, Henleaze

  • Wednesday 24th June - 10am - 11am - Thornbury URC

  • Tuesday 30th June - 6pm - 7pm - Stoke Lodge, Stoke Bishop

  • Wednesday 1st July - 2.30pm - 3.30pm - St Peter’s church, Henleaze

  • Tuesday 7th July - 10am - 11am - Henleaze Bowling Club

These seminars are particularly helpful if you:

  1. Have put plans in place over time but haven’t reviewed them recently

  2. Want to ensure your family would be supported if something happened

  3. Are thinking about inheritance tax or passing on wealth efficiently

  4. Want reassurance that everything is organised and aligned

Our Approach

At Harold Stephens, we specialise in later life financial planning.

What makes our approach different is that we bring together both financial advice and legal estate planning, so everything can be considered in one place.

This joined-up approach helps ensure your plans are not only in place, but working as intended.

Book early to secure your place - these free seminars tend to get full quickly!

If you have any questions about the events, or prefer to book via phone or email, please don’t hesitate to contact us: 0117 3636 212 / community@haroldstephens.co.uk

Otherwise, feel free to use the booking form below:

Book your free place today