Wills and Probate Solicitors in Stockport

At AFG Law, we understand how overwhelming it can feel to plan for the future or deal with the affairs of someone who has passed away. Making a will is one of the most important steps you can take to safeguard your loved ones and ensure your wishes are carried out.

Our Stockport based wills and probate team provide a personal, professional service. We listen carefully to your circumstances, prepare a clear and legally sound will, and make sure everything is tailored to your needs.

We also help clients with estate administration, inheritance tax matters, and disputes over wills. With many years of experience in probate and estate planning, our Stockport solicitors offer straightforward advice and reassurance during what is often a very sensitive time.

Conveniently located for Stockport and surrounding areas, including Cheadle, Bramhall, Hazel Grove, Marple, and the Heatons, we’re here to give you confidence and support with every step.

We also have offices in Bolton and Bury, allowing us to offer our services across Greater Manchester and the North West.

Why making a will matters

A will is a legal document that sets out how your money, property, and personal belongings should be distributed after your death. It can allow you to:

• Appoint executors to deal with your estate.
• Name guardians to care for children.
• Outline funeral wishes.
• Leave gifts to friends, family, or charities.

Without a valid will, the rules of intestacy in England and Wales decide how your assets are shared and they may not reflect your wishes. Unmarried partners or stepchildren, for instance, do not automatically inherit.

Preparing a will ensures that your estate is handled according to your own decisions, not default legal rules.

Writing a will with our wills and probate solicitors in Stockport

Although it may seem straightforward, a will must meet strict legal standards to be effective. Our experienced wills and probate solicitors in Stockport prepare carefully drafted wills that clearly reflect your intentions.

We can advise on:

• Selecting trusted executors.
• Choosing guardians for young children.
• Making gifts of money or personal items.
• Creating trusts to protect children or vulnerable loved ones.
• Planning for inheritance tax.
• Providing fixed-fee will-writing options for cost certainty.

We also guide clients through setting up Lasting Powers of Attorney, so someone you trust can act for you if you lose capacity in the future.

Probate: What is it and how can we help?

Probate is the legal process for sorting out someone’s estate after they die. If there is a valid will, the executor will usually need to apply for a grant of probate before handling bank accounts, property, and other assets. If there isn’t a will, a close relative can apply for letters of administration instead.

The process can involve:

• Registering the death and confirming the will.
• Valuing assets like property, investments, savings, and belongings.
• Calculating and paying any inheritance tax.
• Paying debts and settling liabilities.
• Passing on inheritances to beneficiaries.

Our Stockport solicitors provide clear, step-by-step guidance throughout the probate process, giving you peace of mind that everything is dealt with accurately and efficiently.

Speak to our wills and probate solicitors in Stockport

Whether you’re writing a will, applying for probate, or managing a loved one’s estate, our Stockport team can provide practical, reliable support. We will guide you through the legal process with care and professionalism, helping you focus on what really matters. To speak to a member of our team, please get in touch via email at PrivateClientDept@afglaw.co.uk, or call 0161 768 6498.

We are a law firm, regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority.