Business Details
Expert Estate Planning & Legal Services in Preston
Ellen Fay Solicitors is a niche legal practice specialising in estate planning and advisory services for individuals and families. With extensive experience in wills, trusts, inheritance tax planning, and care funding, we provide tailored solutions to protect assets and ensure smooth intergenerational wealth transfer. Our team prioritises clear communication, avoiding legal jargon to ensure clients fully understand their options.We build long-term relationships, offering compassionate support during emotionally challenging times, including care home planning and Court of Protection matters. Our services cater to clients across England and Wales, combining technical expertise with a client-centric approach to deliver practical, tax-efficient outcomes.
Services
Will Planning
Estate Planning
Powers of Attorney
Care Funding Advice
Inheritance Tax Planning
Trusts and Estates
Court of Protection
Probate Services
Care Home Planning
Lifetime Gifts
Highlights and features
- We have extensive experience in estate planning and elderly client law
- We provide tailored legal solutions to match individual circumstances
- Our team builds long-term relationships with clients and families
- We explain complex legal matters in plain, accessible language
- We offer compassionate support during emotionally challenging situations
Associations and certifications
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
What people say
Excellent service
Easing the stress
First-class service
Clear explanations
Compassionate support
Services
Estate Planning
We help clients protect family wealth through comprehensive estate planning. Our services include asset distribution strategies, tax-efficient inheritance solutions, and intergenerational wealth transfer. We create tailored plans that align with personal circumstances while ensuring legal compliance and future adaptability.
Powers of Attorney
We specialise in creating Lasting Powers of Attorney to safeguard decision-making capabilities. Our services cover property, financial, and health care matters, ensuring clients maintain control over their affairs even if they lose mental capacity. We guide families through the legal framework and registration process.
Care Funding Advice
Our experts advise on funding long-term care through NHS continuing care assessments and care home fee planning. We help families navigate complex funding rules, maximise available support, and protect assets while ensuring appropriate care provision for vulnerable adults.
Probate Services
We assist executors with probate applications and estate administration. Our services include asset valuation, debt settlement, tax calculations, and distribution of inheritances. We provide clear guidance through the legal process while maintaining sensitivity to bereaved families.
Inheritance Tax Planning
We develop strategies to minimise inheritance tax liabilities through trusts, lifetime gifts, and charitable donations. Our advice considers current tax laws and individual circumstances to preserve family wealth while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
Questions
What legal services do you specialise in?
We specialise in estate planning, wills, powers of attorney, care funding advice, probate services, and inheritance tax planning for individuals and families.
How can you help with care home fee planning?
We provide guidance on funding care through NHS continuing care assessments, asset protection strategies, and navigating local authority support systems to help families manage care costs.
Do you offer home visits for legal consultations?
Yes, we can arrange home visits for clients who require legal consultations in their own environment, particularly for elderly or vulnerable individuals.
How do you explain complex legal matters?
We use plain English to explain legal concepts, avoiding jargon to ensure clients fully understand their options and make informed decisions.
What areas do you cover?
We serve clients across England and Wales, providing legal expertise in estate planning and related matters to families nationwide.
