Residents in and around Bury now have access to a bundled, fixed-fee legal service intended to simplify estate planning and reduce costs. Clough & Willis, the Little Lever and Bury-based law firm, has launched an Estate Planning Package that combines professionally prepared wills with both types of Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA).
What the package includes
The firm says the service brings together key legal documents in one streamlined process and can save clients an estimated £125 compared with buying each element separately. Components of the package are:
- Preparation of a standard or mirror will
- Both health and welfare, and property and financial affairs LPAs
- Completion and submission of LPA applications
- Advice and guidance on anticipated inheritance tax liability (with recommendation to seek an independent financial adviser for detailed IHT planning)
"Estate planning isn't just about preparing for later life, it's about making sure your wishes are respected and the people you care about are protected if the unexpected happens," said Ryan Browne of Clough & Willis.
How the process works
Clough & Willis say each client will attend an initial appointment of about one hour to discuss personal circumstances and provide instructions. Draft documents will then be prepared for review and execution, with the firm handling the administrative steps required to submit LPA applications to the Office of the Public Guardian.
| Service | Included |
|---|---|
| Will | Standard or mirror will prepared and executed |
| Lasting Powers of Attorney | Health & welfare and property & financial affairs LPAs completed and submitted |
| Inheritance tax advice | Initial guidance; referral to independent financial adviser for detailed planning |
Local impact and practical considerations
For many families, having wills and LPAs in place reduces the risk of delay and additional expense should illness, incapacity or death occur. By packaging these documents at a single fee, the firm aims to make expert legal assistance more accessible to households that might otherwise defer planning due to cost or complexity.
Prospective clients should note that while the package covers preparation and submission of standard documents, complex estates or bespoke tax planning needs may require further work and the involvement of specialist advisers. The firm has emphasised that clients will receive tailored legal advice within the fixed-fee structure.
Local residents wanting more information can contact Clough & Willis in Little Lever to discuss suitability, the precise fee and to book the initial appointment.
