Business Details
14 Years
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Emergency
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Trusted Legal Experts in Stapleford
Established in 2012, Fiona Frankland Legal Services has built a reputation for delivering expert legal guidance in Stapleford and surrounding areas. With over 30 years of experience in private client law, our team specialises in Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Deputyships, and Inheritance Tax planning. We combine deep legal expertise with a compassionate approach, offering flexible appointments including home visits, evenings, and weekends.Our commitment to transparency ensures no hidden fees, while our chartered financial advisor provides tailored wealth management solutions. Recognised for our client-centric ethos, we prioritise safeguarding assets through services like secure Will storage and Life in Possession Trusts, ensuring peace of mind for families across Nottinghamshire.
Services
Wills
Lasting Powers of Attorney
Deputyships
Inheritance Tax Planning
Life in Possession Trusts
Will Storage
Elderly Client Support
Conveyancing
Wealth Management
Court of Protection
Details
- Year established: 2012
Highlights and features
- We have over 30 years of experience in private client legal services.
- We offer flexible evening, weekend, and emergency appointments.
- Our team includes a chartered financial advisor for wealth management.
- We provide transparent pricing with no hidden charges.
- We serve Stapleford and surrounding areas with local expertise.
What people say
Compassion and professionalism
Superb service
Absolutely brilliant
Personal thank you
Highly recommend
Services
Lasting Powers of Attorney
We help clients create Lasting Powers of Attorney to appoint trusted individuals for financial or healthcare decisions. Our service covers Property & Finance LPAs, usable with permission, and Health & Welfare LPAs for incapacity scenarios. With expertise since 1989, we ensure legal compliance and clarity for clients' future needs.
Inheritance Tax Planning
Our team advises on reducing inheritance tax liabilities through strategic gifting, trusts, and wealth management. We explain nil-rate bands, spouse exemptions, and residence allowances while ensuring compliance with evolving legislation. Clients benefit from tailored solutions to protect assets for future generations.
Life in Possession Trusts
We incorporate Life in Possession Trusts into Wills to safeguard property shares for beneficiaries. This service prevents assets from care fee means-testing and ensures inheritance passes as intended, even if a spouse remarries. We handle tenancy severance and Land Registry submissions for legal validity.
Will Storage
We securely store Wills and deeds in our Stapleford office, ensuring documents remain accessible and undamaged. Our service includes digitisation for probate efficiency while maintaining physical copies' legal integrity. Clients gain peace of mind knowing their wishes are protected against loss or destruction.
Elderly Client Support
Our specialists address legal needs for elderly clients, including Deputyships, guardianship, and care fee mitigation. We navigate Court of Protection processes and create tailored solutions for mental capacity issues, ensuring dignity and legal protection for vulnerable individuals and their families.
People
Fiona Frankland
Managing Director
With over 30 years in private client law, Fiona holds a BA and Graduate Diploma in Law. She specialises in Wills, Probate, and elderly client issues, founding the practice in 2012 after seven years at Chambers and Hind.
Gary Metcalf
Wealth Manager
Gary brings 30 years of financial services experience, qualified as Top of the Table with MDRT for 10 years. He provides strategic wealth management and inheritance tax planning advice to support clients' long-term goals.
Elena Frankland
Will Writer
Elena has written Wills for five years, holding a BA and Graduate Diploma in Law. She focuses on Lasting Powers of Attorney and Life Interest Trusts, combining legal expertise with a passion for client home visits.
Laura McConnell
Legal Secretary
Laura joined in 2020, bringing property law experience from Sussex firms. She supports legal processes with nine months of practice experience, previously working in property law roles across the South Coast.
Anthony Priestley
Legal Cashier
Tony manages financial operations with 15 years at Fiona's firm. His 30-year banking career at HSBC, combined with legal cashiering expertise, ensures precise handling of client funds and business accounting.
Questions
What legal services do you specialise in?
We specialise in Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Deputyships, Inheritance Tax planning, Life in Possession Trusts, and elderly client support services.
Do you offer emergency legal appointments?
Yes, we provide 24-hour emergency services for urgent Wills, including home visits, hospital appointments, and weekend availability.
How can I reduce inheritance tax liabilities?
Our chartered financial advisor offers strategies like lifetime gifting, trusts, and tax-efficient investments tailored to your estate's specific needs.
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve Stapleford, Broxtowe, and Erewash, with clients across Nottinghamshire benefiting from our legal expertise.
How are Deputyship applications handled?
We prepare Property & Financial Affairs Deputyship applications from £950 plus VAT, including court submissions and guidance through the 3-6 month process.
Can you store my Will securely?
Yes, we offer secure storage in our Stapleford office with digitisation for probate efficiency, ensuring your Will remains protected and accessible.
