Business Details
6 Years
experience
Your Trusted Legal Partner for Wills & Estate Planning
Established in 2020, Alvechurch Legal provides tailored legal solutions rooted in decades of local expertise. Our team, led by Managing Partners Laura Hawkins and James Raybone, combines academic excellence with practical experience in Wills, Trusts, and Lasting Power of Attorney. We prioritise client-centric service, offering fixed-fee pricing and home visits to ensure accessibility. Our heritage in Alvechurch, dating back to 1973 through David E Matthews Insurance Services, underscores our commitment to community-focused legal advice.We specialise in safeguarding assets through innovative strategies like Property Protection Trust Wills, ensuring legacies align with clients' intentions. With offices in Alvechurch and Brierley Hill, we serve the West Midlands, blending local knowledge with national standards of professionalism.
Services
Will Writing
Trusts
Lasting Power of Attorney
Probate
Asset Protection
Details
- Year established: 2020
Highlights and features
- We offer fixed-fee pricing for transparent, no-hidden-cost legal services.
- Our team provides home visits for convenient, personalised estate planning.
- Decades of combined experience in Wills, Trusts, and asset protection strategies.
- We serve the West Midlands with local knowledge and community commitment.
- Clients benefit from tailored solutions like Property Protection Trust Wills.
What people say
Friendly and very nice
Professional and comprehensive service
Polite and helpful team
Simplified complex legal processes
Excellent guidance on Power of Attorney
Services
Starter Will
A straightforward Will for modest estates ensures assets are distributed according to your wishes. Ideal for couples with simple needs or parents appointing guardians for children. Includes lifetime storage and free amendments for 12 months, providing peace of mind without complexity.
Property Protection Will
Safeguards property from care fees by placing it in a Trust, protecting half its value for your children. Allows spouses to remain in the property as life tenants. Includes lifetime storage and free amendments, ensuring your home remains within your family.
Family Protection Will
Uses Discretionary Trusts to control inheritance distribution, preventing assets from passing to unintended beneficiaries like ex-spouses. Protects vulnerable beneficiaries and preserves disability benefits. Includes lifetime storage and free amendments for 12 months.
Lasting Power of Attorney
Enables appointed representatives to manage financial, health, or business affairs if you lose capacity. Covers Property & Finance, Health & Welfare, and Business LPAs. Includes registration assistance and lifetime storage for ongoing clarity.
Probate Services
Guides executors through the legal process of settling estates, including valuing assets, paying debts, and distributing inheritances. Combines expertise with compassionate support to navigate complex probate requirements efficiently.
People
Laura Hawkins
Managing Partner
LL.B. (Hons), PgDip, GCILEx. Specialises in Property Trusts, Wills, and Lasting Power of Attorney. Prioritises clear communication and tailored solutions to ensure clients' legacies are protected with expertise and empathy.
James Raybone
Managing Partner
LL.B. (Hons), LL.M. in International Financial Law. Brings experience from a national law firm to asset protection and estate planning. Combines academic rigor with practical advice to secure clients' financial futures.
Questions
What types of Wills do you offer?
We offer Starter Wills for simple estates, Property Protection Wills to safeguard homes from care fees, and Family Protection Wills using Trusts to control inheritance distribution.
How much does a Lasting Power of Attorney cost?
Our Lasting Power of Attorney service costs £200 per form, including lifetime storage and free amendments for 12 months.
Can you help protect assets from care fees?
Yes, our Property Protection Trust Wills legally safeguard half your property's value from being used to pay care fees, ensuring it passes to your chosen beneficiaries.
Do you provide home visits?
Yes, we offer free home visits across the West Midlands for all services to make estate planning accessible and convenient.
How are your fees structured?
We use fixed-fee pricing for transparency, with no hidden costs. Prices start at £150 for Starter Wills and include lifetime storage.
