Professional Will Writing & Estate Planning

Our mission is to provide you with peace of mind, knowing that your future and your loved ones are well taken care of.

Call 0800 610 1131 Hexagon Life Planning Services,

Based in:

Ormskirk, LancashireAcross the North West of England, including Southport, Liverpool and Manchester

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Call or email us to book your face-to-face appointment.

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Carolyn Richardson, Director

Carolyn Richardson, Director of Hexagon Life Planning Services, smiling in a studio portrait
DirectorCarolyn Richardson LLB PgDip

My goal is to make the process as simple and stress-free as possible, even having a little fun along the way!

With over 15 years in the legal sector, I’ve learned that estate planning doesn’t have to be complicated or miserable.

  • Face-to-face or at home
  • A free consultation

How can we help?

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Our services:

  • Will Writing
  • Lasting Power of Attorney
  • Trusts & Inheritance Tax
  • Probate Services
  • Guardianship
  • Business Planning

Our services:

We help you create a will that accurately reflects your wishes and secures your legacy for your loved ones. Fully advised and professional service from start to finish.

  • From £250.00
  • A free consultation
  • Home visits available
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Our services:

  • Will Writing
  • Lasting Power of Attorney
  • Trusts & Inheritance Tax
  • Probate Services
  • Guardianship
  • Business Planning

Our services:

Prepare Lasting Power of Attorney documents appointing the people you know and trust as your attorneys for Property & Finances and Health & Welfare.

  • From £350.00
  • A free consultation
  • Home visits available
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Our services:

  • Will Writing
  • Lasting Power of Attorney
  • Trusts & Inheritance Tax
  • Probate Services
  • Guardianship
  • Business Planning

Our services:

Receive expert guidance on setting up trusts within your will or as stand alone entities, allowing you to protect assets, control distributions, and provide for your beneficiaries according to your wishes. They can help minimise inheritance tax, avoid probate, and provide for loved ones in a controlled manner.

  • From £400.00
  • A free consultation
  • Home visits available
A daughter leaning in beside her mother as she writes at a table

Our services:

  • Will Writing
  • Lasting Power of Attorney
  • Trusts & Inheritance Tax
  • Probate Services
  • Guardianship
  • Business Planning

Our services:

We offer a full range of probate services, from assistance with the process to full administration of estates, relieving you of the burden during a difficult time.

  • From £500.00
  • A free consultation
  • Home visits available
Two parents on the floor at home with their small child

Our services:

  • Will Writing
  • Lasting Power of Attorney
  • Trusts & Inheritance Tax
  • Probate Services
  • Guardianship
  • Business Planning

Our services:

Appoint guardians for children under 18 in your will, providing guidance of managing their inheritance and your wishes for their upbringing.

  • From £150.00
  • A free consultation
  • Home visits available
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Our services:

  • Will Writing
  • Lasting Power of Attorney
  • Trusts & Inheritance Tax
  • Probate Services
  • Guardianship
  • Business Planning

Our services:

We help you plan for the future of your business, ensuring a smooth succession to your chosen successor, maintaining stability and protecting your interests.

  • Priced dependent on need
  • A free consultation
  • Home visits available
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Care fee protection

Many people are concerned about how future care needs could affect their financial security.

Our commitment to you

At Hexagon Life Planning Services Ltd, we are committed to providing exceptional service and support to every client. Here’s our promise to you:

  1. Personalised face-to-face consultations

    We believe that every client is unique, and so are their needs. That’s why we offer personalised face-to-face visits to understand your specific situation and provide tailored advice.

  2. Comprehensive written advice

    After our consultations, you’ll receive a detailed written plan outlining our advice and recommendations. We ensure you have a clear and actionable roadmap to follow, from start to finish.

  3. Start-to-finish guidance

    We stand by you every step of the way. From the initial consultation to the final outcome, we provide continuous support, answering your questions and making sure you feel confident and informed throughout the process.

  4. Lifetime support

    Our commitment to you doesn’t end when our work together is complete. We offer lifetime support to all our clients, ensuring that you have access to our expertise whenever you need it.

  5. Transparent & honest communication

    We value transparency and honesty. You can expect clear communication and straightforward advice, ensuring you always understand your options and the steps we recommend.

In their own words

  • The service, professional approach combined with the ability to really listen to your concerns sums up the excellent service delivered by Hexagon. Carolyn's knowledge extends well beyond that of any general solicitor that I have come across in the past. She made me think more deeply about what would be best for me, my friends and family in a structured and easy to understand way.

    L Liles

  • At no point did we feel pressured or obliged to commit to anything, but felt confident with what we decided. Would highly recommend this company.

    Rachel Corfield

  • Hexagon were reliable, efficient and went beyond and above to make difficult circumstances easier for us.

    Yvonne Minsk

  • The whole process of drafting was outlined expertly, with no hidden costs, a clear set of steps and timeline provided from the onset and no additional fuss.

    Phil Jones

Questions

Why write a will?

Creating a will ensures that your wishes are honoured and can help avoid disputes among family members.

Using a trust in a will: how can it help you?

Trusts are flexible legal arrangements that allow you to manage and protect your assets, both during your lifetime and after your death.

What is Lasting Power of Attorney, and why do I need it?

A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is a legal document that lets you appoint someone you trust to make decisions on your behalf if you become unable to do so.

What is probate, and why do we need it?

Probate is the legal process of managing and distributing a person’s estate after they pass away. This includes identifying assets, paying debts and taxes, and ensuring the estate is distributed according to the will (or intestacy laws if there’s no will).

Who will look after your children if you die?

By appointing a guardian, you can be confident that someone you trust will take care of your loved ones if you are no longer able to do so.

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Call or email us to start your estate planning journey

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