About Us
YVA Solicitors has evolved over the years by way of an amalgamation of two North London practices to what it is today, a more substantial legal practice with a highly skilled team of partners, associate solicitors and support staff.
The driving ethos of the practice is to offer sound practical support and legal advice at the point of need, in a simple, easy to understand way. We will not bombard you with ‘legalese’ and promise to explain everything to you… every step of the way.
We believe we are here to serve you, and as such, we always set out to build a firm, long term relationship that is both friendly and professional, giving you all the options available to make the right decisions without being rushed or pressured in any way.
As you would expect, our legal teams here at YVA Solicitors are all highly trained professionals who are constantly developing their knowledge and expertise. We have also made substantial investments into systems and standards to ensure a first rate service, with quality delivery that we confidently believe outshines our competition.
MAKE A WILL, TO HELP KEEP THE TAX MAN AWAY
It’s a shocking fact but millions of adults in the UK have failed to prepare a will, the consequences can be serious, especially if you are a parent. Dying without a will means the law will simply run its course and often against your wishes. It’s a huge risk that can leave you powerless over your assets and can also mean that the tax man get a sizeable chunk of what should go to your loved ones.
Why having a Will is essential
The technical term for passing away with no valid will is ‘dying intestate’. If this happens your money, possessions and property will be divided up according to the law, and your loved ones could stand to inherit nothing. For instance, if you are unmarried and die ‘intestate’, your partner would by law receive nothing. If you have children this can complicate things further, as the law often places them above your partner in the pecking order – and if you have children from a previous marriage they could be completely passed by too. Put simply, dying without a will means you have no control over who stands to inherit your hard-earned assets. Even worse, if you pass away with no close relatives, your estate could pass automatically to the government. It is therefore vital that everyone prepares a will and YVA are at your service to offer expert advice and assistance. We are able to prepare your will to ensure that your estate passes to the people you want it to. We offer a full advce service at reasonable and affordable rates and we offer flexibility – home visits and video-conferencing consultations offering guidance so that you pay less inheritance tax, If you are a parent, or you have specific wishes about where you want your assets to go, preparing a will is a must. For the minor cost involved, it can avoid enormous amounts of worry and hassle and could also save many £1000s by securing your assets.
