Business Details
Expert Legal Services in Wills & Estate Planning
At Anvoner Law, we prioritise genuine human interaction over automated systems. Our team of solicitors provides personalised legal services, ensuring clients are met with a smile and a direct line to a real person. We specialise in wills, probate, inheritance tax planning, and court of protection matters, offering tailored solutions for individuals and families. Our approach includes home visits for those who require additional support, ensuring accessibility and convenience.With decades of combined experience, our team delivers expert guidance while maintaining transparency and avoiding bureaucratic delays. We pride ourselves on client satisfaction, as evidenced by longstanding relationships and consistent referrals.
Services
Wills
Probate
Inheritance Tax Planning
Lasting Powers of Attorney
Trusts
Court of Protection
Later Life Planning
Highlights and features
- We provide home visits for elderly or immobile clients
- Our team has decades of combined experience in specialist legal fields
- No automated phone systems - direct access to solicitors
- Tailored solutions for complex inheritance tax mitigation
- Proven track record with Court of Protection deputyship applications
Associations and certifications
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
What people say
Exceptional professionalism
Efficient thorough service
Expert legal advice
Stress-free experience
Highly recommended
Services
Wills
Crafting legally sound wills tailored to individual circumstances ensures your assets are distributed according to your wishes. Our solicitors provide clear guidance on executors, beneficiaries, and tax implications. We specialise in complex wills for blended families, business owners, and high-value estates while maintaining accessibility for straightforward cases.
Probate
Navigating probate processes with expert support for executors and administrators. We handle asset valuation, tax returns, debt settlement, and distribution according to wills or intestacy rules. Our services include contentious probate resolution and Court of Protection applications for estates requiring additional legal oversight.
Inheritance Tax Planning
Strategic tax planning using lifetime trusts, charitable donations, and business property relief. We assess individual circumstances to implement legal solutions that preserve wealth across generations while complying with current legislation and anticipating future legislative changes.
Lasting Powers of Attorney
Creating property and financial affairs LPAs alongside health and welfare documents ensures decision-making continuity. We guide clients through attorney selection, registration processes, and contingency planning while explaining legal responsibilities and limitations.
Court of Protection
Assisting families and professionals with deputyship applications for individuals lacking mental capacity. Our services include assessing capacity requirements, preparing court documentation, and ongoing compliance support for financial and welfare decisions under court supervision.
People
Samantha Anastasiou
Principal Solicitor
With nearly a decade leading Anvoner Law, Samantha brings expertise from a major City practice. She specialises in complex estate planning and has handled numerous high-value probate cases while maintaining a client-focused approach.
Carol Alamo
Senior Administrator
Carol has managed administrative operations for over 30 years, ensuring seamless client coordination and process efficiency across wills, probate, and court of protection matters.
Gill Benyohai
Probate Coordinator
With 15 years' experience, Gill specialises in probate administration, guiding executors through estate settlement while maintaining compassionate support during difficult times.
Claire Tkocz-Price
Probate Manager
Handling estate administration for over 20 years, Claire provides meticulous attention to detail in complex probate cases, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and client expectations.
Hannah Mitchell
Solicitor
Hannah applies her litigation background to resolve contested probate matters and childcare proceedings, offering pragmatic solutions while maintaining empathetic client relationships.
Questions
What specialist legal services do you offer?
We specialise in wills, probate, inheritance tax planning, lasting powers of attorney, court of protection matters, and trust creation tailored to individual circumstances.
Do you provide home visits for legal documentation?
Yes, we offer home visits for clients who require additional support with wills, powers of attorney, or estate planning documentation.
How can inheritance tax be mitigated?
Through strategic lifetime trusts, tax-efficient wills, and timely planning to utilise available allowances while maintaining asset control.
What happens if someone lacks mental capacity?
We assist with Court of Protection deputyship applications and lasting powers of attorney to ensure proper legal authority for decision-making.
How quickly can you complete a will?
Most standard wills are completed within 1-2 weeks, with urgent cases prioritised based on client needs.
Are your legal services suitable for complex estates?
Yes, our team handles complex probate matters, international assets, and multi-generational tax planning with specialist expertise.
