For individuals and families in Princes Risborough and the surrounding area, including Amersham, Beaconsfield, & Aylesbury and the wider Buckinghamshire region, Chandler Ray Solicitors offer practical, straightforward advice on wills, trusts and probate. Our focus is on clarity, careful planning and ensuring matters are dealt with properly and proportionately, whatever your circumstances.
We advise clients across Buckinghamshire and the wider South East, combining strong technical expertise with a calm, approachable service tailored to individual needs.
Wills, Trusts & Probate Lawyers for Princes Risborough and Nearby Villages
Princes Risborough and the surrounding villages are home to individuals and families at many different stages of life. Some clients wish to plan ahead early, others need to update arrangements following significant changes such as marriage, separation or retirement, and many require support after the death of a loved one.
Our role is to provide thoughtful, clear legal advice that reflects your personal and family circumstances, and to guide you through each stage with care.
We regularly advise clients in the Princes Risborough area on:
- Making and reviewing wills
- Probate applications and estate administration
- Trust creation and trust advice
- Inheritance tax considerations
- Powers of attorney and future planning
Every matter is approached individually, with advice shaped around your wishes, family structure and long‑term priorities.
Making or Updating a Will
A properly prepared will ensures that your wishes are clearly set out and can significantly reduce uncertainty, delay and the risk of dispute for loved ones in the future.
Our solicitors can advise clients in Princes Risborough and the surrounding area on drafting wills tailored to individual and family circumstances, updating existing wills following life events, appointing executors, trustees and guardians, and making specific gifts or property provisions. Where relevant, inheritance tax implications are also considered.
We take time to explain your options in plain language and ensure your will is prepared carefully, accurately and with appropriate foresight.
Trusts & Estate Planning Advice
Trusts can be a useful estate planning tool in certain circumstances, but they are not appropriate for everyone. Our advice is balanced and practical, ensuring trusts are used only where they genuinely add value.
We advise on lifetime trusts, trusts included within wills, discretionary and life interest trusts, and arrangements designed to protect family assets or support vulnerable beneficiaries. Our focus is always on clarity and ensuring that any trust arrangements work in practice as intended.
Probate & Estate Administration Support
Administering an estate after a death can involve legal, financial and administrative responsibilities that feel overwhelming without guidance.
Our probate solicitors can assist with applying for grants of probate or letters of administration, identifying and valuing estate assets, dealing with inheritance tax and probate documentation, preparing estate accounts and distributing assets in accordance with a will or the intestacy rules.
Clients may choose for us to manage the process in full or to provide targeted advice alongside their own involvement.
Powers of Attorney & Planning Ahead
Planning for the future goes beyond making a will. Powers of attorney allow trusted individuals to make decisions on your behalf if you are unable to do so.
We advise on property and financial affairs powers of attorney, health and welfare powers of attorney, how and when powers can be used, and the responsibilities of appointed attorneys. Early planning can provide peace of mind and reduce uncertainty for family members later on.
Why Clients in Princes Risborough Can Turn to Chandler Ray Solicitors
- Experienced private client solicitors offering depth of knowledge and careful judgement
- Clear, personal guidance, with legal issues explained in straightforward terms
- Practical, forward‑thinking advice focused on avoiding future difficulties
- Trusted local support, reflected in over 200 excellent independent client reviews on Review Solicitors
Speak to a Wills, Trusts & Probate Solicitor for Princes Risborough
If you would like advice on making a will, setting up a trust or dealing with probate and estate administration, our experienced solicitors are here to help.
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Pricing Guides
At Chandler Ray Solicitors, we don't believe in hiding our prices and we strongly support the SRA's policy of allowing you to judge value for money.
We have always been transparent regarding our fees. There will be no hidden surprises and our costs and anticipated disbursements are fully broken down in our quotes.
Below there are links to our pricing guides that outline typical costs, timescales and disbursements.
For a more tailored quote, based on your specific circumstances, please contact us direct.
FAQ’s - Wills, Trusts & Probate in Princes Risborough
Some frequently asked questions covering our wills, trusts & probate services in and around Princes Risborough. If you have a question that is not listed below, then please contact us, and one of our friendly legal team will be able to help you.
How often should a will be reviewed?
Wills should be reviewed every few years and whenever significant life events occur, such as marriage, separation, moving home or changes in family circumstances.
Is probate always required when someone dies?
Not always. Whether probate is required depends on the value of the estate, the nature of the assets and how they are owned.
Do I have to use a solicitor for probate?
There is no legal requirement to use a solicitor, but probate can be complex. Many executors choose professional support to reduce risk and ensure the estate is handled correctly.
What happens if someone dies without leaving a will?
If there is no valid will, the estate is distributed under the intestacy rules, which may not reflect the deceased’s wishes.
Can trusts be created through a will?
Yes. Trusts are often included within wills to manage assets and provide flexibility for beneficiaries.
Chandler Ray Solicitors has been a trusted name in the Buckingham area since 1984, but our heritage extends even further. The practice has evolved over time and has been serving the local community in one form or another since 1905. With more than a century of continuous legal presence, we bring an exceptional depth of experience and longstanding commitment to the people and families we represent