Lasting Power of Attorney Serving Cleeve Near Cleeve Playground

If you are looking for lasting power of attorney near Cleeve Playground in Cleeve, Futura Planning Ltd is a family-owned estate planning company worth getting to know. We are based in Churchill, a few miles south of Cleeve, rather than in the village itself. We work across Somerset, Bristol, Bath and the surrounding areas, and we are happy to come to you.

Cleeve Playground sits beside the King George V Playing Field, just off Main Road (the A370), at the heart of the village. Its wooden climbing frames, slide and bridge look out over the open field, which is also home to Cleeve Cricket Club, the lawn tennis club and local football and skittles teams. Cleeve is a North Somerset village with around 900 residents at the 2011 Census. Nearby, Holy Trinity Church was built in a Neo-Norman style in 1840 and is Grade II* listed, and the woods of Goblin Combe, a Site of Special Scientific Interest, overlook the village. The playground and playing field are there for every generation, from young families to grandparents. A Lasting Power of Attorney helps you look after your own family too: it names the people you trust to look after your money, your home and your care if you ever cannot do so yourself. Whether you live near the playground or anywhere else in Cleeve, we can visit you at home to talk it through.

Putting a Lasting Power of Attorney in place is an act of care. It helps you look after the people who matter most. We know these conversations can feel daunting, especially when they come up around ageing or a change in health. That is why we explain everything clearly and leave every decision with you. There is no pressure, and you stay in full control.

As a family-run business, we understand that planning for the future is personal. We have been helping people put things in place since 2023. Our approach is built on trust and transparency. We take time to understand your circumstances before talking through the options available to you.

At the heart of this page is our fully managed Lasting Power of Attorney service. We prepare personal LPA documents for individuals and couples who want peace of mind about the future. We also offer the BLPA, or Business Lasting Power of Attorney, as a separate service. It is designed for business owners who want to safeguard their business as well as their personal affairs. Keeping the two distinct means each document can reflect what it needs to cover.

Many people arrange an LPA as part of wider Estate Planning. Alongside our LPA work, we can help with:

• Will Writing, including single Wills, Mirror Wills, Trust Wills and Wills for business owners
• Family & Property Trusts, including Discretionary Trusts, Family Trusts and Vulnerable Person's Trusts
• Advice on severing property tenancies, so couples can include a Property Protection Trust if they want one
• Secure storage for your documents

This means your LPA, your Will and any trusts can be looked at together. It helps your plans fit around your loved ones and beneficiaries in the way you intend.

If you are thinking about your wider plans too, see our page on estate planning in Cleeve.

We are not a firm of solicitors. We are a Full Member of the Society of Will Writers, and we follow its professional standards in everything we do. All of our advice is fully insured and indemnified up to £2,000,000, which gives you extra reassurance when you are making important decisions for your family. We are proud to have 5 star reviews on numerous platforms.

Please remember that this page offers general information, not personal advice. Every family's situation is different. A one-to-one conversation with us is the right way to explore what a Lasting Power of Attorney could mean for you.

When you are thinking about a Lasting Power of Attorney, it helps to know what will happen and when. Our fully managed service follows the same clear path every time. You always know where you stand, and nothing moves forward until you are ready.

It starts with a free, no-obligation initial consultation. This is a relaxed conversation about you, your family and what you would like to put in place. There is no pressure to commit to anything.

• Step 1: We arrange an appointment to talk through your needs and your circumstances.
• Step 2: We then write to you, setting out the options available to you with clear, transparent pricing.
• Step 3: You decide which services, if any, you would like to go ahead with. You can take this decision in your own time.
• Step 4: We draft your documents and make any amendments needed.
• Step 5: When you are happy with them, we produce the final documents and oversee their signing.

That third step matters. Our service is advice-led, and you stay in full control. If you read our letter and decide not to go ahead, that is your choice to make. If you do proceed, we guarantee satisfaction on every Will, LPA and Trust we draft.

Your first appointment can take place in the comfort of your own home, at a time that suits you. If you prefer, we can meet online via Teams instead. Both options give you a one-to-one conversation with a real person, not a template. We explain everything in plain English, so you can understand what each option means for you and your loved ones.

You can also feel reassured about the standards we work to. As full members of the Society of Will Writers, we follow the Society's professional Code of Practice. That means you are protected by industry-recognised standards from your first conversation through to the final signing.

We believe in being honest about what we do and do not cover. Some situations need a different kind of specialist, and we would always rather point you in the right direction. We do not represent clients in contested Wills, inheritance disputes or court proceedings. These matters need a specialist contentious probate solicitor.

If you have significant assets, property or beneficiaries in several countries, you should seek advice from a solicitor who specialises in international estate law. We can explain how Inheritance Tax may affect an estate as part of Will writing. However, we are not a substitute for an independent financial adviser or tax specialist on complex tax planning or investment matters.

Capacity is also important. To make a Lasting Power of Attorney, a person needs the mental capacity to understand what the document does and who they are choosing to act for them. The same applies to a Will, where it is called testamentary capacity. Where capacity is in doubt, we may need to involve a GP or another professional for an assessment before going any further. We do this in line with Society of Will Writers guidance.

This page is general information rather than personal advice. Every family is different, and the right way to protect yours will depend on your own circumstances. Your initial consultation is the place to talk those details through with us.

Once you feel ready to put a Lasting Power of Attorney in place, getting started is straightforward. The first step is always the same: a free, no-obligation initial consultation. It is simply a chance to talk things through with us, ask your questions and see whether our approach feels right for you and your loved ones.

We are based at 6 Tollhouse Road, Churchill, Winscombe, BS25 5AN. If you live in Cleeve, you do not need to travel to us for your appointment. We can meet you in the comfort of your own home at a time that suits you. If you prefer, we can talk online via Teams instead.

You can reach us by phone on 01934 442030, or use the Book a Free Consultation button on this page. Whichever route you choose, you will speak with a real person who will listen first and take things at your pace.

As a family-run business, we understand that thinking about a Lasting Power of Attorney can bring up difficult feelings. You may be planning for your own future. You may be worried about an ageing parent. Either way, we aim to make the conversation feel calm and personal, never rushed.

We explain everything in plain English. Our goal is for you to fully understand your options and what each one means for you and your family, before you make any decisions. If a technical term comes up, we will explain it clearly.

• Advice-led service, with you in full control of every decision
• A friendly, professional and personalised approach
• Family-owned, so we treat you the way we would want our own family treated
• A trusted local service provider, based in Churchill, Winscombe

There is no pressure at any point. You can take your time, talk things over with the people who matter most and come back to us whenever suits you. Many people find that simply having the conversation brings real peace of mind.

Please remember that this page gives general information, not personal advice. Every family's circumstances are different. The best way to find out what is right for you is to speak with us directly during your consultation.

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