Top 10 of 695 law firms for Direct Descendants, Inheritance Law

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Direct descendants covers the rights of a decedent’s issue—children, grandchildren, and further lineal descendants—in the distribution of an estate under English law, including intestacy and the drafting of wills where lineal heirs are relevant. A solicitor practicing in this niche helps identify who is entitled to a share, interprets the terms of a will or the rules of intestacy, and may assist with applying for probate or administering an estate when descendant rights are in play. The work is shaped by the structure of succession, estate debts and potential claims from other heirs.

What a solicitor handles in these matters

A solicitor handles the identification of heirs under the intestacy regime, the construction of wills to reflect descendant interests, the administration of estates, and potential challenges to the distribution by other heirs. They may draft or review conveyances, provide guidance on equitable rights of descendants, manage probate applications, and liaise with executors, trustees, and the Probate Registry to ensure that assets pass to lineal heirs in accordance with law and the deceased’s wishes where applicable.

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Anna Fowler-Guest

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Anna Fowler-Guest created mirror Wills for myself and my partner. We had been putting this off for years believing that it was going to be a long, arduous, uncomfortable and emotional process. However, Anna made this easy, taking us through step-by-step, taking the time to explain things (more than once) if needed. Anna went above and beyond by working over her weekend to get our Wills completed in advance of my partner going into hospital for a major operation. A year or so later, we decided to get married and Anna helped us easily make the amendments to our wills so that they were compliant. We found Anna to be extremely helpful, kind, patient and approachable and we would definitely recommend her services.

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Hannah Goodeve

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I contacted Parker Bullen when they offered a free consultation for volunteers and clients of Romsey Cancer Support Centre (Jane Scarth House). My husband had died and I had to write a new Will and Lasting Powers of Attorney, which was difficult for me but had to done. Hannah Goodeve understood my needs and helped me through the whole process. She was friendly, professional, efficient and kind. It was useful having face-to-face meeting. I have had dealing with six solicitors over the past 16 years to settle estates of relatives. I wish I known of Parker Bullen for my husband’s estate. Two of the six solicitors, I would not recommend to anyone. However, I would have no hesitation in recommending Parker Bullen, especially to those in my situation.

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Lauren Mars

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I am a Scottish solicitor and Lauren assisted one of my clients in dealing with estate in France. Lauren is very knowledgeable, responsive and professional and I would definitely recommend her to other solicitors or clients needing assistance with French law. I hope to work with her again in the future.

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