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With thoughtful planning, you can ensure your property, investments, valuables, and savings are passed on exactly as you wish, to the people who matter most.
To begin putting your affairs in order, simply complete the form, and a member of our expert team will be in touch shortly.
Our Approach
At Flint Bishop, our Estate Planning Solicitors provide advice across every stage of later life planning, estate planning and estate administration. Our STEP-recognised solicitors bring extensive experience in structuring estates to align with your personal and financial goals.
We understand that every client’s situation is unique. Whether you need clarity on asset distribution, protection for vulnerable beneficiaries, or a bespoke trust arrangement, we offer tailored advice that reflects your long-term intentions.
These decisions are rarely just about paperwork. They can involve family relationships, financial security, vulnerable loved ones, property, tax, business succession and deeply personal wishes for the future. We will take time to understand what matters to you, explain your options in plain English and help you make informed decisions with care and confidence.
We regularly advise on the administration of high-value estates and tax planning for high-net-worth individuals. Our work often involves business assets and agricultural property, with particular expertise in Inheritance Tax, business succession planning, and the taxation of lifetime giving.
With Estate Planning Solicitors in Birmingham, Derby, Leeds, Sheffield, Swansea and York, Flint Bishop supports clients across England and Wales. Our private client team is recognised as one of the leading teams in the Midlands, with several members acknowledged by leading legal directories and accredited as specialist legal advisers for elderly and vulnerable people, their families and carers.
Throughout the process, we ensure your wishes are clearly documented and legally protected. Contact us and we will help you understand what to do next.
For details of our fees and services in relation to estate administration, please click on the relevant drop-down option on our Pricing page which can be viewed here.
The Process
Frequently Asked Questions
While it is possible to create an estate plan on your own, the process involves legal and tax complexities. Professional advice helps ensure your plan is valid, comprehensive, and accurately reflects your intentions.
No. Estate planning also covers situations such as loss of capacity, ensuring that decisions about your finances and care are made by trusted individuals.
It ensures your assets are distributed according to your wishes, minimizes tax liabilities, avoids court involvement, and protects your loved ones from uncertainty.
It benefits you, your family, and your beneficiaries. It provides peace of mind and gives your loved ones clarity, direction, and protection.
Your assets, debts, family circumstances, potential tax liabilities, future care needs, and the individuals you trust to carry out your wishes.
Estate planning is the overall strategy.
Yes. Estate planning is important regardless of your family situation. It ensures your assets go where you want and that your care wishes are respected.
In some cases, careful planning—particularly regarding trusts and asset ownership—can help limit the impact of care fees, but this is a complex area that requires tailored advice.
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“My mum, brother and I consulted Flint Bishop last July after my father passed away. My parents Will was made with Flint Bishop so it seemed right that we would consult them when my father passed away. It was a scary time for me, as my mum relied heavily on me to deal with the aftermath of my fathers death, funeral, Will etc. but Flint Bishop totally took the worry and strain away. Wwe dealt with Samuel Balmbra and from the start of the consultation he was professional and honest. We knew exactly the cost involved and what was happening at every stage. He made something daunting for us seem very simple. I would recommend Flint Bishop and I will use them again if and when the time arises.”
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“Will Harper provided advice to me in relation to my mother’s Grant of Probate which was very complexed. I feel extremely fortunate to have had Will to guide me through this process at an extremely difficult and distressing time of my life. Will’s response to my enquiries was immediate, he always displayed compassion to my personal situation and would explain things in a way I could understand. Having not gone through the procedure before I had lots of questions and Will always took the time to listen to my concerns and I never felt rushed. This isn’t always the service you get with solicitors, however, after every contact I had with Will I felt more reassured. I have already recommended Will to a close friend and will continue to recommend his exemplary service.”
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“Flint Bishop routinely acts on tax planning for high-net-worth individuals, and it also covers wills, estate administration, probate, trusts, Court of Protection and elderly client matters. Led by Claire Rudkin, the practice is increasingly active in cross-border matters and represents business owners, entrepreneurs and farmers, among others.”
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