Making sense of wills, trusts and estate planning is not always straightforward. This is where Peter Maxwell-Lyte shares practical, plainly written guidance on the decisions that matter most - from writing your first will to understanding how trusts can protect what you have built.
About Wills and Trusts Advice
Every article on this page is written by Peter Maxwell-Lyte, an experienced estate planning adviser with decades of experience helping individuals and families in England and Wales put effective arrangements in place.
What You Will Find Here
The articles on this page cover the full range of wills and trust planning topics, written specifically for people making these decisions - not for other professionals. Topics include:
Wills - when to make one, how to structure it fairly, and how to reduce the risk of disputes after you are gone.
Trusts - how discretionary trusts, life interest trusts, asset protection trusts and protective property trusts work, and when they are the right choice.
Later life planning - lasting power of attorney, advance decisions, and the estate planning questions that become more pressing as you get older.
A Note On This Guidance
The articles here are written to inform, not to replace professional advice. Wills and trusts involve legal and sometimes tax implications that are specific to your circumstances. If you are ready to take the next step, Peter works with clients through The Will Company and can help you put the right arrangements in place.
