Emma Trick Solicitor

28/08/2026

✨Just a short post from me this Friday, but if you need any help with Wills, Powers of Attorney, Probate or Estate Planning please feel free to get in touch. ✨

21/08/2026

⁉ Did you know that a Lasting Power of Attorney ends on death ⁉

I have had a couple of clients recently mention that they've struggled to deal with a deceased person's bank account, even though they were appointed as the attorney under a Lasting Power of Attorney.

This is because an attorney's legal authority ends immediately when the donor dies. From that point, responsibility for dealing with the deceased's assets passes to the Executors named in the Will, or those entitled to administer the estate under intestacy if there is no Will.

If you have any questions about Lasting Powers of Attorney, Wills, or estate administration, please do feel free to get in touch.

14/08/2026

07/08/2026

"Protect your assets."
"Avoid inheritance tax."
"Protect your home from care fees."..Sounds appealing, doesn't it?

These are just some of the promises often used to market asset protection trusts. But too often, the reality is very different.

Many of these schemes are sold by unregulated providers as a way to safeguard wealth, reduce inheritance tax, or shield a property from care costs, without fully explaining the risks involved.

Families can be left facing unexpected tax consequences, loss of control over their assets, and even disputes between loved ones.

What was presented as peace of mind can quickly become a costly and stressful problem.

That's why we launched our campaign last year, to raise awareness of the hidden dangers of asset protection trusts and highlight the importance of seeking advice from a regulated legal professional.

If you missed the campaign, you can learn more here:

https://www.lifetimelawyers.org.uk/Public/Resources/Campaigns/Trust-or-Trap-The-hidden-dangers-of-asset-protection-trusts.aspx

31/07/2026

Continuing my A to Z Legal Guides, the next instalment "G is for Grant of Probate" is now available on my website here https://emmatrick.co.uk/legal-guides/f/g-is-for-grant-of-probate.
This answers questions clients often ask, such as 'What is a Grant of Probate' and 'How long does Probate take'. Do have a read if you're interested and, as always, do get in touch if you have any questions.

18/07/2026

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17/07/2026

Happy Friday everyone!

A quick reminder that sorting out a Will or Power of Attorney doesn’t have to be complicated or stressful.

I work with lots of local clients who have been putting it off for a while, and they often comment how much more straightforward it can feel once we’ve sat down and talked things through.

Putting things in place can make life much easier for your family in the future.

🔵I’m a qualified solicitor with nearly 25 years’ experience
🔵All my work is fixed fee
🔵I visit you at home (or another convenient location if you prefer)

If you’ve been thinking about getting things in place, feel free to get in touch for a friendly, no-obligation chat ☎️ 01379 450124.

03/07/2026

⁉ Did you know⁉

The Probate Registry's fee for issuing a Grant of Probate is going up from £300 to £526 on 13th July. At the same time, the fee for each copy will be reduced from £16 to £2, but as most estates only need a few copies that doesn't offset the huge increase.

If you are responsible for dealing with someone's estate, and have all the necessary information, it might be worth trying to get that application in before the 13th July.

As always, if you are stuck or need any help, please feel free to get in touch. ☎️You can call on 01379 450124, 📩email [email protected] or fill out the enquiry form on my website https://emmatrick.co.uk/free-online-enquiry

13/05/2026

This is a really useful article explaining the ‘probate’ process.

Please do get in touch if you have any questions or would like assistance with part, or all, of the process.

Do you know what probate involves, or what to do if you’re named as an executor in a will?

This helpful guide from This is Money explains how to apply for probate and manage someone’s estate after they die, with valuable tips from Lifetime Lawyer's legal consultant Kirsty Limacher.

https://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/billsguides/article-2830448/A-quick-guide-probate-dealing-s-estate-die.html