Lasting Power of Attorney Serving Banwell Near Banwell Tower

If you are looking into power of attorney near Banwell Tower in Banwell, it helps to know exactly who you would be speaking to. Futura Planning Ltd is a family-owned estate planning company based in Churchill, near Winscombe.

We are near Banwell rather than running an office there. We offer a fully managed Lasting Power of Attorney service. We are a Full Member of the Society of Will Writers, and we are not a firm of solicitors.

Banwell Tower, also known as the Banwell Monument or the Pepperpot, stands on Banwell Hill and is Grade II listed. It is a three-stage octagonal tower about 18 metres high, topped by a lantern, and it was built around 1840. It was one of a set of picturesque features that the antiquarian George Henry Law, Bishop of Bath and Wells, created on his Banwell estate, close to the Banwell Caves. During the Second World War the Home Guard used it as a lookout. A lookout is a good way to think about a Lasting Power of Attorney: it puts people you trust in place to keep watch over your money, your home and your care if you ever cannot do so yourself. Whether you live within sight of Banwell Hill or elsewhere in Banwell, we can visit you at home to talk it through.

You can meet us in the comfort of your own home at a time that suits you, or online via Teams if you prefer. Whichever you choose, our aim is a friendly, professional and personalised service that gives you real peace of mind.

Futura Planning has been helping people put plans in place since 2023. As a family-run business, we understand that thinking about a Lasting Power of Attorney can stir up a lot of feelings. You might be thinking about an elderly parent, or about your own future and the people who depend on you. Either way, we treat you like family and never rush you.

In plain English, a Lasting Power of Attorney is a legal document that lets you choose people you trust to make decisions for you if you ever cannot make them yourself. Putting one in place is an act of care for your loved ones. Without one, your family may face court involvement and Deputyship costs before they can step in. That is a gentle reason to think about it now, while the choice is fully yours.

We take the time to understand your particular circumstances first. Then we describe the options available to you, clearly and without jargon. The decision about which service, or services, feels right is always yours. There's no pressure, and you can take things in your own time.

This service sits alongside the other Estate Planning help we provide, so you can look at the bigger picture in one conversation if you want to. This includes:

• A fully managed Lasting Power of Attorney service, including LPA documents
• Will Writing, from single Wills to Mirror Wills for couples
• Advice on severing property tenancies, so couples can include a Property Protection Trust if they wish
• Family & Property Trusts, including Discretionary Trusts and Vulnerable Person's Trusts
• Secure storage for your documents

Our membership of the Society of Will Writers matters to us. It means we follow the Society's professional Code of Practice, so you are protected by industry-recognised standards from your first conversation to the final signing.

This page gives general information, not personal advice. Every family's situation is different, which is why we always talk things through with you one to one before anything is drafted. The next section explains how our service works, step by step.

When you are weighing up your options, it helps to know exactly what you are signing up for. Our service is fully managed. We guide you through every step, from the first conversation to the day your documents are signed.

We prepare LPA documents for individuals and families. If you run a business, we also offer a BLPA, which stands for Business Lasting Power of Attorney. We provide Wills for business owners too, so you can put plans in place for your business and your loved ones together.

Our process is straightforward, and you stay in control at every stage. Here is what happens:

• Step 1: We arrange an appointment to talk through your needs, at home or online via Teams.
• 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 wish to go ahead with. There's no pressure.
• 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.

Ours is an advice-led service. We explain the options in plain English, but the decision is always yours. As a family-run business, we understand that these choices are personal. You can take your time and move forward whenever suits you.

You may be wondering whether you need a solicitor. Futura Planning Ltd is not a firm of solicitors. We are an estate planning company and a Full Member of the Society of Will Writers. We follow the Society's professional Code of Practice, so you are protected by industry-recognised standards throughout.

All of our advice is fully insured and indemnified up to £2,000,000. That safeguard is there to give you extra peace of mind while you put important arrangements in place.

Your first conversation with us costs nothing. We offer an initial consultation with no charge and no obligation to proceed. We also guarantee satisfaction on every Will, LPA and Trust we draft.

Many people find it helpful to look at their wider plans at the same time. Alongside this, we offer Will Writing and Family & Property Trusts. For couples, we can advise on severing property tenancies, which enables you to include a Property Protection Trust if you want one. Covering these in the same conversation can help you see how everything fits together to look after the people who matter most, including your beneficiaries.

Everyone's circumstances are different, and this page is general information rather than personal advice. The consultation is the place to talk through your own situation, ask questions and decide what feels right for you and your family.

Putting a Lasting Power of Attorney in place is a way of caring for your loved ones. It means the people you trust can step in and support you if you ever need them to. Estate planning is not only for the wealthy or the elderly. Many people start thinking about it around a big life moment, such as a new baby, buying a home, a health diagnosis or retirement.

You can meet us in a way that feels comfortable for you. We offer appointments in your own home at a time that suits you, or online via Teams if you prefer. Either way, you get a personalised, one-to-one conversation with someone who will listen to your situation and explain your options in plain English.

We think it is kinder to be clear from the start about what we can help with. There are a few areas where another professional will be better placed to support you:

• Disputes over a Will or an inheritance. We don't represent people in contested Wills, inheritance litigation or court proceedings. These matters need a specialist contentious probate solicitor.
• Estates spread across more than one country. If you have significant assets, property or beneficiaries in several countries, a solicitor who specialises in international estate law is the right person to speak to.
• Standalone tax planning or investment advice. As part of Will Writing, we can explain how Inheritance Tax may affect an estate. For complex tax planning, an independent financial adviser or tax specialist is the right choice.
• Questions about mental capacity. To make a Lasting Power of Attorney or a Will, a person needs mental capacity, which simply means being able to understand the decisions they are making. Where this is in doubt, we may need to involve a GP or another professional for an assessment before going ahead, in line with Society of Will Writers guidance.

If none of these apply to you, our service may well be a good fit. If you are unsure, just ask. We will always give you an honest answer.

As a family-owned business, we understand how personal these decisions are. Our service is friendly, professional and advice-led, and you stay in full control throughout. We explain what is available, and the choice is always yours. There's no pressure, and you can move forward in your own time.

Please remember that this page offers general information, not personal advice. Every family is different, so the most helpful next step is a one-to-one conversation about your own circumstances. Our base is at 6 Tollhouse Road, Churchill, Winscombe, BS25 5AN, near Banwell.

Call 01934 442030