Considered Wills, Probate and LPA Advice on the Blackpool and Fylde Coast Wills & Probate

Joanne Strickland leads our wills, probate and estate administration work and joined Cooper Nimmo in 2004. With a long-standing client following on the Fylde Coast, Joanne and the team offer the kind of measured, plain-English advice that takes the pressure off at what can often be a difficult or emotional time.

Wills

Making a will is one of the most important steps you can take to protect your family and make sure your wishes are carried out. Without one, your estate is distributed under the rules of intestacy, which may not reflect what you would actually have wanted. Our fixed-fee will writing service starts from £275 + VAT for a single will and £450 + VAT for mirror wills (for couples), and covers everything from your initial consultation through to proper signing and witnessing. Whether your circumstances are simple or you need more detailed planning around guardianship, trusts or Inheritance Tax, we will explain your options in plain English so you can make informed decisions.

Learn more on our Wills page.

Lasting Powers of Attorney

A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) lets you appoint one or more trusted people to make decisions on your behalf if you are ever unable to make them yourself. There are two types: a Property and Financial Affairs LPA, covering matters such as bank accounts, bills, investments and property, and a Health and Welfare LPA, covering medical treatment, care and living arrangements. Crucially, an LPA can only be made while you still have mental capacity, which is why putting one in place sooner rather than later is one of the most useful steps you can take. Our fixed fee is £595 + VAT per LPA, with disbursements payable in addition.

Learn more on our Lasting Powers of Attorney page.

Probate and estate administration

When someone passes away, their estate needs to be administered, meaning their assets are identified, any inheritance tax is paid, and what remains is distributed to the people entitled to it. If there is a valid will, the executor applies for a Grant of Probate; if there is no will, the next of kin applies for Letters of Administration and the estate is distributed under the rules of intestacy. It is a role carrying real legal responsibility, which is why many people choose to instruct solicitors to handle it for them.

We offer two levels of service to suit different circumstances. Our Full Probate Service handles the matter from start to finish; alternatively, our Grant-Only Service obtains the Grant of Representation for you while you administer the estate yourself. Fees for a straightforward, uncontested estate start from a fixed-fee Grant-Only price, with full-service fees depending on the complexity of the estate. We will always provide a clear estimate once we understand your circumstances, and confirm costs before any work begins.

Why clients choose Cooper Nimmo

Joanne and the wider team have looked after wills, LPAs and probate matters for clients across the Blackpool and Fylde Coast for many years, and a great deal of our work comes through personal recommendation. Where pricing can be fixed, we fix it. Where we charge by time, we are clear about it. And where matters are sensitive, we take the time to explain things properly, in plain English, so you always know what is happening, what it costs, and what comes next.

If your situation is more involved, for example planning around Inheritance Tax, setting up trusts, or dealing with a more complex estate, please get in touch and we will be happy to talk it through and provide a clear quote.

Speak to our wills and probate team

• Arrange a consultation to talk through your situation
• Get clear, fixed-fee pricing wherever possible
• Plan ahead, or settle a loved one’s affairs, with confidence