Trust & Estate Planning

Planning for the future is one of the most important steps you can take to protect your assets, provide for your loved ones, and ensure your wishes are carried out. As families grow and circumstances change, having the right legal structures and succession plans in place can provide certainty and peace of mind for those who matter most.

At Stainton Chellew, we provide practical and personalised advice on all aspects of trusts, estates, and succession planning. We take the time to understand your individual circumstances, family dynamics, and long-term goals, enabling us to develop solutions tailored to your needs.

Our experienced team can assist with wills, trusts, enduring powers of attorney, estate administration, probate, and succession planning. We have extensive experience in the establishment, administration, and ongoing management of family trusts, and regularly advise trustees and beneficiaries on their rights, duties, and obligations. In appropriate circumstances, we are also able to act as an independent trustee, providing impartial oversight and experienced guidance to assist with the effective administration of trusts.

In addition to planning and administration, we have significant experience assisting clients with complex trust and estate disputes. This includes claims under the Family Protection Act, testamentary promises claims, challenges to wills, disputes between trustees and beneficiaries, and other contentious trust and estate matters. Where disputes arise, we provide clear, strategic advice aimed at achieving practical and cost-effective outcomes.

Whether you are planning for the future, administering an estate, managing a family trust, or navigating a complex trust or estate claim, our team is committed to providing clear guidance and trusted support every step of the way.