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Wealth Preservation

With family structures becoming ever diverse, no two clients, nor their objectives, are the same.  We pride ourselves on asking the right questions (in a non-intrusive, personable manner) about you and your estate to clearly identify what matters to you.  We then apply our sound technical expertise to provide advice or prepare documentation specifically tailored to achieve your goals.  By instructing us to assist with your Wills and lifetime planning, we will ensure that you avoid any of the common pitfalls of ‘doing it yourself’.

We have extensive experience acting for high net worth individuals both nationally and internationally, business owners, farmers and land owners.  We encourage a multi-generational approach, often working for several generations of the same family.  This lessens the risk that the plans you have carefully made during your lifetime go to waste once your wealth is passed down to future generations.

We appreciate that our advice often requires input from your other trusted advisers and we often collaborate with accountants and financial advisers to ensure a joined up approach is taken in dealing with your personal affairs.

No-one can predict the future and sometimes even the best laid plans go awry.  Whilst early planning is always better, if you find yourself in a situation that requires urgent attention, we pride ourselves on offering a calm and efficient service to achieve time-sensitive outcomes.

If you require the release of documentation held by us, please see our Legal Notices for further information.

Wealth Preservation

How We Can Help

Wills

Reviewing Wills, drafting new Wills of varying complexity and advice in relation to intestacy.

Estate Administration

Obtaining grants of representation (probate) and administering estates including cross-border estates, advising personal representatives (executors) in relation to their role and responsibilities, providing inheritance tax advice and advising on and preparing deeds of variation.

Powers of Attorney

Providing advice in relation to and preparing and registering (where applicable) various type of power of attorney.

Inheritance Tax

Advising on inheritance tax and potential ways to mitigate it, such as lifetime gifting, availability of reliefs (e.g. Agricultural Relief and Business Relief) and charitable legacies.

Trusts

Creating, administering and terminating trusts, including advising settlors, trustees and beneficiaries of both domestic and cross border trusts.

Estate Planning

Assisting with lifetime planning, including advice on trust structures or corporate alternatives such as family investment companies.

Reviewing Wills, drafting new Wills of varying complexity and advice in relation to intestacy.

Obtaining grants of representation (probate) and administering estates including cross-border estates, advising personal representatives (executors) in relation to their role and responsibilities, providing inheritance tax advice and advising on and preparing deeds of variation.

Providing advice in relation to and preparing and registering (where applicable) various type of power of attorney.

Advising on inheritance tax and potential ways to mitigate it, such as lifetime gifting, availability of reliefs (e.g. Agricultural Relief and Business Relief) and charitable legacies.

Creating, administering and terminating trusts, including advising settlors, trustees and beneficiaries of both domestic and cross border trusts.

Assisting with lifetime planning, including advice on trust structures or corporate alternatives such as family investment companies.

Testimonials
Testimonials

I find the Greenwoods approach refreshing against an age of hiding behind an email and no sense of relationship being built.

(Legal 500)

“The team stands out for its exceptional professionalism and practical approach, offering a broad spectrum of strategic options tailored to complex tax needs.”

(Legal 500 2025)

“They are consistently responsive, ensuring timely and effective communication.”

(Legal 500 2025 )

“The team is friendly, collaborative, and delivers good value for money.”

(Legal 500 2025)

“The Greenwoods team in Peterborough is particularly collaborative when compared against its peers.”

(Legal 500 2025)

“A slick and impressive team.”

(Legal 500 2025)

“The team is very accessible, with a range of styles which enables it to match the right advisor to clients. The lawyers have a refreshing approach to pricing, with opportunities for clients to take more control over how they are billed – it’s not just based on hourly rates.”

(Legal 500 2023)

“The firm is tech-savvy which enabled it to hit the ground running during the early weeks of lockdown. Technical excellence comes as standard, and they use different levels of lawyers to ensure the best possible value for clients. They pride themselves on being “lawyers you’ll enjoy working with” and that is exactly my experience.”

(Legal 500 2023)

“[the team] takes the private client platform to another level, it is not tax avoidance but optimising the value created and ensuring it is managed in a professional and ethical manner. The focus helps understand the options available and how to ensure everything is legally compliant. The team are all very supportive and responsive”.

(Private Client)

“The firm has a very broad practice area but has made excellent progress within the private client space, with various strategic hires. Its regional presence and very favourable billing rates make it an excellent option for HNW individuals & families with an international element.”

(Legal 500 2022)

“The service we require is for a long-standing relationship with a firm that understands our needs as a family. This is what we get from Greenwoods. We also get the support of a large firm capable of dealing with a variety of challenges.”

(Private Client)




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