Lifetime Trusts

If you want to protect your assets and plan for the future, we can help. A lifetime trust can be a smart way to pass wealth to your loved ones while keeping control. Our team will explain your options and guide you through every step.

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Set up a lifetime trust

We’ll work with you to create a trust that reflects your wishes and helps protect what matters most.

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Tax

A lifetime trust can be used as a useful inheritance tax planning tool.

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Protect young or vulnerable people

Trusts can delay access to funds until your beneficiaries are ready to receive them.

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Appoint and guide trustees

We’ll help you choose the right trustees and provide advice on their legal responsibilities.

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Tailored legal documents

We’ll prepare the trust, a letter of wishes, and any other documents you may need.

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Ongoing trust management

From record-keeping to distributions, we can handle day-to-day trust administration for you.

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Ongoing trust management

From record-keeping to distributions, we can handle day-to-day trust administration for you.

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Questions we’re often asked

What is a lifetime trust?

It’s a legal arrangement where your assets are managed by trustees for chosen beneficiaries.

Can I still benefit from a lifetime trust?

Possibly. Some are designed to offer ongoing benefits. We’ll talk you through your options.

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