Wills and Probate Solicitors in Cardiff & the Vale of Glamorgan

Life is full of twists and turns and none of us can be sure what the future holds.

Through our range of services from Will writing and estate planning, Lasting powers of Attorney through to the administration of an estate following death, our specialist solicitors at QS J A Hughes will ensure that you have the right guidance and plans in place to protect you and your family.

With many years of experience across firm, we are able to resolve any problems regarding property, assets and financial affairs as appropriate with sensitivity and tact. Call us today on 01446 411 000 to find out more.

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Duncan Kennedy

Partner

Cardiff

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Megan Jones

Partner

Barry - King Square, Penarth

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Kasia Davies

Associate Solicitor

Cardiff, Penarth

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Lia Fry

Paralegal

Barry - King Square

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News and media

News
- HSBC Wills
  Posted on August 20, 2015
  Have you received a letter from HSBC regarding your Will?
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Blog
- The Modernisation and Digitalisation of Lasting Powers of Attorney
  Posted on July 22, 2021
  The consultation into the modernisation of LPA’s (Lasting Powers of Attorney) was launched this week by the Ministry of Justice and the Office of the Public Guardian.
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  Posted in: Private client, LPA, Lasting Powers of Attorney
- A common misconception - Executors and Attorneys
  Posted on May 17, 2021
  A common misconception is that the roles of executors and attorneys are one and the same. For example, an attorney under a Lasting Power of Attorney may have been able to deal with a person’s finances and assets for many years but on that person’s death it is often wrongly assumed that they can continue with that power or are automatically an executor. In reality, on the person’s death the attorney’s role ceases and the executor who is appointed by the Will then takes the authority to deal with the estate. It may be that the attorney and the executor are the same person.
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  Posted in: Wills, probate, private client
- Easing of restrictions – time to make a Will?
  Posted on April 27, 2021
  As we are beginning to see an easing of restrictions it may be a good opportunity to consider making a Will. Although, we have been offering appointments via telephone and video link throughout lockdown it is understandable that many people have put off making a Will during these difficult times.
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  Posted in: Wills, probate, private client

Wills and probate

Life is full of twists and turns and none of us can be sure what the future holds.

Deputyships

If you are concerned that a relative is losing capacity or has already lost capacity and they do not have a Lasting Power of Attorney or Enduring Power of Attorney in place then you may need to apply for a Deputyship Order from the Court of Protection.

Inheritance and tax planning

Planning ahead for when you die allows you to set out clearly who should get what from your estate. QualitySolicitors can help you think through your plans and their financial impact. Our aim is to ensure that your loved ones are cared for when you no longer can.

Making a Will

For many of us, making a will is something we know we should do but never quite get round to. Of course, it’s important not to put it off and the good news is that at QualitySolicitors J A Hughes, making a will could be much quicker and easier than you think.

NHS Continuing Healthcare

If you or a relative are receiving care, and you have complex and ongoing health needs then you could be eligible for NHS Continuing Healthcare. NHS Continuing Healthcare is a package of health care arranged and funded solely by the NHS. The setting in which the care is being received has no effect on eligibility.

Power of attorney

In an uncertain world it’s reassuring to know that our wishes will be respected even if we’re not in a position to make our own decisions. That’s why many people choose to create a lasting power of attorney (LPA) to provide protection should an accident or ill health prevent them from making decisions in the future.

Probate and estate administration

Losing someone close to you is extremely difficult and administering their estate is an important step to undertake. In some circumstances, this is more difficult because there is no Will or it is somehow invalid. QS J A Hughes can guide you through this process, identifying what the right steps are whether the deceased had a Will or not.

Trusts

If you have people who rely on you financially and need to be looked after but you do not want to simply gift them money or property then you may want to give some serious consideration to setting up a trust.

Have a question or need some help? Call us today on 01446 411000 or e-mail us at solicitors@jahughes.com

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Wills and Probate Solicitors in Cardiff & the Vale of Glamorgan

Team members

News and media

Expert legal advice you can rely on:

Wills and probate

Deputyships

Inheritance and tax planning

Making a Will

NHS Continuing Healthcare

Power of attorney

Probate and estate administration

Trusts

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