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Planning for the future is one of the most important steps you can take to protect your loved ones and your estate. At PJE Solicitors, our experienced team offers clear, compassionate, and professional advice on wills, trusts, and probate matters. Based in Cardiff, we provide tailored legal solutions that help ensure your wishes are respected and your family is supported during difficult times.
Whether you are writing a will, managing an estate, or setting up a trust, our solicitors offer the guidance and reassurance you need to make informed decisions.
Home or Office Visits
Contact PJE Solicitors in Pontypridd and Cardiff for specialist legal services. We offer home visits which are available upon request – even on weekends or evenings!
Power of attorney and probate solicitors
PJE Solicitors understands that writing a will can be a difficult undertaking, but it is also an essential one. We’re here to make the process as easy as possible for you and your family, with our probate solicitors able to guide you through the process to protect you and your beneficiaries and to make sure no one is disinherited from your estate. They truly have your best interest at heart, so if you need a grant of probate, letters of administration or power of attorney, PJE Solicitors in Cardiff and Pontypridd are waiting for your call.
Offering Professional Support During the Probate Process
Dealing with probate can be an emotional and complex process, particularly following the loss of a loved one. At PJE Solicitors, we offer sensitive and efficient support to executors and beneficiaries, helping them fulfil their legal duties with confidence.
Our probate solicitors in Cardiff handle everything from applying for the grant of probate to distributing assets and resolving disputes. We aim to ease the administrative burden and provide peace of mind through every step of estate administration.
A professional will writing service
Getting a will sorted can be a scary thought, with over 42% of adults over 55 surveyed by Macmillan Cancer Support not having one written. Our team of probate and will solicitors can provide a supportive environment to help you out, whether you need help writing a will, setting up a trust fund or Power of Attorney. You can make sure you’re protecting your families future by relying on us to get the documents in place.
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Supporting You Through the Process of Writing a Will
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Making a will is a vital part of future planning. Without one, your assets may not be distributed according to your wishes, and your loved ones could face unnecessary stress and uncertainty.
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At PJE Solicitors, we take the time to understand your circumstances and priorities. Our Cardiff-based wills team ensures your will accurately reflects your intentions and meets all legal requirements. We handle every detail with professionalism and care, from appointing executors to making provisions for dependents or charitable donations.
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If your circumstances change — such as marriage, property purchase, or business ownership — we can help you update your will accordingly.
Why you need a will
Despite being difficult, it’s important to consider every eventuality and appropriately prepare for your death to ensure your assets pass to your loved ones. By working with specialists in wills and probate, you can ensure your estate is passed on to your spouse or children.
Our experienced team will go above and beyond to make the process as easy as possible. Thinking about your death can be a very challenging time, but you can rest assured knowing that we offer the best service to help you.
Trust funds
A trust is an agreement where assets are held by a trustee for the benefit of another. A trust fund can be highly beneficial for your family and is a key way to protect your assets. Our team will manage the establishment of your trust, dealing with paperwork, taxation and ensuring the fund is paid to the beneficiary after your passing.
Trusts can be established while a person is still alive or added to a will. Reasons to set up a trust fund could be to leave money to children who are too young to use it or to leave a gift of money to someone to be used for a specific purpose. It could also just be to safeguard your family’s inheritance.
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Providing Trusted Advice on Trusts and Estate Planning
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Trusts can be a practical way to manage and protect your assets for the future. Whether you wish to provide for a loved one, minimise inheritance tax, or manage property or investments, our solicitors can guide you through your options.
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We offer advice on setting up, managing, and administering various types of trusts, always ensuring they align with your financial and family objectives. Our experienced team provides clear explanations in plain English, so you can make confident decisions about your estate planning.
Power of Attorney and Probate Lawyers
Lasting Power of Attorney allows you to plan what should happen to you and your estate if you become unable to make these decisions. This can help if illness or old age incapacitates you and will ensure that your wishes are respected no matter what.
There are two types of Lasting Power of Attorney:
Health & Welfare - This enables your attorney to make health-related decisions on your behalf.
Financial - This allows your attorney to deal with your investments, sell property, have access to your bank accounts and more.
Without a Lasting Power of Attorney, if a person has lost the capacity to act on their own behalf, an application needs to be made to the Court of Protection to appoint a Deputy to act on their behalf. P J E Solicitors can help with this application and provide the Deputy with advice once appointed.
We also advise on the process of dealing with an estate following a death. This is known as Probate, where the executors will undertake their role in managing the deceased’s estate. Our team can guide you through all the stages in this situation, providing our professional and personal support to ensure fairness.
Delivering Personalised, Local Legal Services
As a local law firm serving Cardiff and the surrounding areas, PJE Solicitors is proud of our reputation for professionalism and trust. Every client receives personalised attention, practical solutions, and straightforward legal advice.
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With full professional accreditation and years of experience, our team provides legal support you can rely on — ensuring your affairs are handled with dignity, care, and complete transparency.
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Contact us today.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a solicitor to write a will?
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While you can write a will on your own, a solicitor ensures it meets all legal requirements and avoids potential disputes, giving you and your family peace of mind.
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How often should I update my will?
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We recommend reviewing your will every few years or after major life changes such as marriage, divorce, property purchase, or the birth of a child.
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What happens if someone dies without a will?
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If a person dies intestate (without a will), their estate is divided according to UK intestacy laws, which may not reflect their wishes.
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How long does probate usually take?
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The probate process typically takes between six months and a year, depending on the complexity of the estate.
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Can you help with inheritance tax planning?
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Yes. Our solicitors can advise on strategies, including trusts and asset management, to help reduce inheritance tax liabilities.
