David Earle, Jeremy Glasgow and Susan Ritchie are the main practioners in this area. Also practising in this area are: Brian Nelson, Tim Harley and our senior consultants John Harley and Jon Tidswell.

Trusts Wills and Estates Glasgow Harley has an extensive practice in the area of Trusts, Wills and Estates, due to its long establishment in the Nelson community. Wills and Estates We provide a comprehensive service in all areas of wills and estates including the following: advice on, and preparation of wills; obtaining of probate and estate administration; personal and property rights and enduring powers of attorney; testamentary promises; family protection claims; aged welfare and care; advice on retirement villages; mental health. Trusts Our trust lawyers have more than 100 years combined experience in trust creation and administration. Our usual procedure is to examine with you the reasons why you may benefit from a trust. Possible benefits include the following: protection against creditors especially for people in business; protection of family members in the event of a marriage or relationship break-up or remarriage. provision for the future needs of children and grandchildren; protection of assets from Government asset testing later in life; reducing taxation by spreading income over more than one individual; protection against future taxes, for example estate duty, wealth tax, capital gains tax; family protection, for example provision for a child with disabilities. We will also discuss with you any possible disadvantages in establishing a Trust. If you proceed, we will a tailor-made Trust to your requirements and will provide you with all the necessary ongoing assistance for the efficient operation of the Trust. In all Trust work our fees are very competitive and quality is assured. Our range of services include: advice on trust matters and formation of trusts; administration of trusts; estate and asset planning advice and implementation; implementation of gifting programs; management of clients' funds; tax returns.

Wills All adults should make a will. Your assets are then distributed upon your death according to your wishes rather than according to a statutory formula. In all but the simplest of wills, legal expertise is required to ensure that your wishes are properly recorded and that you have met your moral and legal duty to provide for your family.