Wills and Estates Dorset

Making the best provision for your family or your business now and in the future requires careful financial planning.

Here at Coles Miller, we have an experienced team of solicitors and legal advisors, based in Poole, Bournemouth, Charminster and Broadstone in Dorset, who specialise in matters associated with Wills and Probate.

We understand that dealing with these issues is often difficult and emotional, which is why we treat every case with sensitivity and care, and provide straightforward and practical advice.

We currently have active members of STEP [The Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners] and Solicitors for the Elderly. We take the time to get to know you and your affairs so that we can advise you how best to achieve your aims. There are many provisions you can make now with a little time and effort to ensure your family is financially stable.

What we do...

Our lawyers offer expertise in all areas of wills and probate, including:

• Making a Will
• Inheritance Tax Planning
• Probate and Administration of Estates
• Personal Affairs
• Lasting Powers of Attorney
• Court of Protection
• Living Wills
• Trust Creation & Administration
• Care Home Funding
• Property Trust Wills
• Charities
• Personal Taxation
• Equity Release
• Disputed Wills
• Claims under the Inheritance Act
• Mental Health Receivership; Statutory Wills

If disputes arise about inheritance, we can advise you and, if it proves necessary, conduct litigation. Involving us at an early stage can avoid costly legal action, either through negotiation or by obtaining directions from the Court.