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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Russell Ali

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We needed to revise our Wills in the light of changes in the tax laws and our circumstances. We chose J & P because they were both local and seemed to have very good reviews. It was a very good choice. We used the services of Russell Ali at their Sidcup office. Our Wills involved the setting up of a Trust the details of which Russell explained to us at some length. Russell was of course very knowledgeable but also very likeable and easy to talk to. We asked lots of questions but despite it being a fixed price arrangement, at no time did we feel rushed. Within a few days we received draft Wills which were accompanied by an extremely useful side letter explaining each clause in plain English. We then raised a number of email queries which were dealt with promptly. At the end of the exercise we were very happy to sign our new Wills feeling confident we had achieved our original objectives. We would definitely use J & P, and Russell in particular, again.

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Tiffany Benson

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I was put in contact with Tiffany Benson in July 2022 relating to a problem I had with a Trust. I had spent 12 months dealing with another company and was appalled at the lack of progress. Tiffany Benson explained clearly the procedure involved and gave me advice / options as to how to progress. As a result, she has completed my request satisfactorily. She has answered all my queries promptly and informed me regularly as to the progress being made. Her help has been invaluable to say the least and I highly recommend her services.

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