Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.0.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Apprise Legal Services Helping to protect you and your loved ones today and tomorrow ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://apprisels.co.uk/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Pages - [Home](https://apprisels.co.uk/) - Apprise Legal Services gives highly experienced advice to ensure correctly written Wills ensure what happens to your property and possessions after your death. - [About Us](https://apprisels.co.uk/about-us/) - Read more about Apprise Legal Services and the founder David Graham - [Court Of Protection](https://apprisels.co.uk/court-of-protection/) - COURT OF PROTECTION COURT OF PROTECTION When a family member or friend loses mental capacity it can be a stressful and difficult time. In order to take control of your loved one or family member’s affairs you need to apply for a Deputyship order, by applying to the Court of Protection to appoint a Deputy - [Contact Us](https://apprisels.co.uk/contact-us/) - CONTACT US LEAVE A MESSAGE First Name Last Name Email Address Message To Us Please prove you are human by selecting the cup. Phone 07968 836664 Email info@apprisels.co.uk Burton Office Address CJC Legal Services Ltd, Studio 2, Waterside Court, Third Avenue, Burton on Trent, DE14 2WQ - [Client Testimonials](https://apprisels.co.uk/client-testimonials/) - CLIENT TESTIMONIALS WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY ABOUT US? I have known David for just under 1 year, but I have and will continue to recommend him to my contacts requiring his services. The knowledge and professionalism shown are exemplary, but above all David’s welcoming persona makes working with him a pleasure!Stuart WaltonI met David at - [Succession Planning](https://apprisels.co.uk/succession-planning/) - SUCCESSION PLANNING SUCCESSION PLANNING Making a Will is a great step forward in your Succession Planning affairs, but it shouldn’t be looked at in isolation. If you have business interests, then there are a number of further things to consider. You may want to utilise trusts in your Will to safeguard assets for future generations, - [Shareholder Partnership Cross-Option Agreements](https://apprisels.co.uk/shareholder-partnership-cross-option-agreements/) - SHAREHOLDER / PARTNERSHIP CROSS-OPTION AGREEMENTS SHAREHOLDER / PARTNERSHIP CROSS-OPTION AGREEMENTS A Shareholders’ Agreement (SHA) goes a long way to preventing disputes from spiralling out of control. It’s essentially a contract between the shareholders of a company (although it does not have to be between all of the shareholders of a company) with the purpose of - [Probate](https://apprisels.co.uk/probate/) - PROBATE PROBATE Would you know what to do when somebody dies?The loss of a friend or loved one is a very stressful time. In addition to notifying everyone and arranging the funeral, there is a lot of paperwork and official documents which need to be completed.One of the duties that you may need to undertake - [Lasting Power Of Attorney](https://apprisels.co.uk/lasting-power-of-attorney/) - LASTING POWER OF ATTORNEY LASTING POWER OF ATTORNEY None of us likes to think about losing the ability to manage our own affairs and to make decisions about our money and welfare. But it does happen. An estimated 700,000 people in the UK suffer with dementia – including one in five of those over 80. - [Inheritance Tax Planning](https://apprisels.co.uk/inheritance-tax-planning/) - INHERITANCE TAX PLANNING INHERITANCE TAX PLANNING It’s important to remember that when you die your estate could be subject to Inheritance Tax (IHT) if it’s worth more than the IHT Threshold. With careful planning you can reduce the amount payable but it can be complex. There are various ways you can reduce the size of - [Funeral Plans](https://apprisels.co.uk/funeral-plans/) - FUNERAL PLANS FUNERAL PLANS Pre-paid funeral plans are an excellent idea. They take the pressure off your surviving partner at one of the most stressful periods of their life. They also help you beat future price rises.Consider what would happen if you don’t have a funeral plan. If you’re married and you die, your other - [Family Investment Company](https://apprisels.co.uk/family-investment-company/) - FAMILY INVESTMENT COMPANY FAMILY INVESTMENT COMPANY A Family Investment Company (FIC) is a private company (limited or unlimited) that is controlled and run by its directors (usually the parents), with family members (usually children) owning the shares. All day-to-day control and investment decisions are vested in the directors. A FIC can therefore be used by - [Disabled Trust](https://apprisels.co.uk/disabled-trust/) - DISABLED TRUST DISABLED TRUST One of the primary purposes for creating a Trust is to protect the interests of a loved one. In some cases Trusts are used to protect those who are incapable in looking after their financial affairs. For such individuals a Trust can be a way of ensuring they can maintain their - [Business Will](https://apprisels.co.uk/business-will/) - BUSINESS WILL BUSINESS WILL If the worst was to happen, what would become of your business? It’s a macabre subject but it’s important to think about if you want your business to continue to thrive once you, your business partner or a prominent shareholder is gone, especially if you are relying on your business to - [Business Lasting Power Of Attorney](https://apprisels.co.uk/business-lasting-power-of-attorney/) - BUSINESS LASTING POWER OF ATTORNEY BUSINESS LASTING POWER OF ATTORNEY Appointing a trusted representative to deal with your business affairs .Dealing with money and paperwork can be difficult if you become unable to manage your personal affairs for any reason, and in certain cases it may be impossible. The same can be equally said for - [Business And Inheritance Tax](https://apprisels.co.uk/business-and-inheritance-tax/) - BUSINESS & INHERITANCE TAX (IHT) BUSINESS & INHERITANCE TAX Although Inheritance Tax may be avoided if you leave your business to a spouse or civil partner, your children or other beneficiaries may be obliged to pay Inheritance Tax.By gifting your business assets in your Will into one or more Business Trusts the surviving spouse and - [Wills](https://apprisels.co.uk/wills/) - WILLS WILLS Making a Will is the only way you can be sure what will happen to your property and possessions after your death. If you have a Wife or Husband, especially young children or dependents, it is the best way of making absolutely sure they are provided for. An up-to-date Will, making your intentions ## Testimonials - [Testimonial 7](https://apprisels.co.uk/testimonial/testimonial-7/) - I have known David for just under 1 year, but I have and will continue to recommend him to my contacts requiring his services. The knowledge and professionalism shown are exemplary, but above all David's welcoming persona makes working with him a pleasure! - [Testimonial 6](https://apprisels.co.uk/testimonial/testimonial-6/) - I met David at a networking event shortly after launching my business in 2015 and his warmth, charm and sense of humour immediately shone through. It wasn't until I needed some advice in preparing a partnership agreement and share options that I really understood David's vast knowledge in all areas of his business. David was - [Testimonial 5](https://apprisels.co.uk/testimonial/testimonial-5/) - I have had the pleasure of knowing David for a few years and initially met via networking ! Recently, a family member wished to set up power of attorney, a subject I have heard David talk about with a passion and without hesitation I approached David to put the process in operation. This matter was - [Testimonial 4](https://apprisels.co.uk/testimonial/testimonial-4/) - David has recently completed lasting powers of attorney for both of my parents. My parents and I were delighted with his service; he was friendly, knowledgeable, professional and efficient in the processing of the documents. I would highly recommend David to anyone that requires any assistance in this area. - [Testimonial 3](https://apprisels.co.uk/testimonial/testimonial-3/) - I met David at a networking event where I straight away felt his warm personality and care for his clients. I chose him and his company to write our will. David made the whole thing so effortless and smooth. He came up with a solution for every single obstacle very quickly. I highly recommend David - [Testimonial 2](https://apprisels.co.uk/testimonial/testimonial-2/) - I have known David for many years, originally as a business colleague but soon became good friends. David's work ethic is assuring and he is one of those few people who you can use the words; 'dependable and trustworthy'. Qualities that are far and few between these days. David's character and ethos is well suited - [Testimonial 1](https://apprisels.co.uk/testimonial/1817/) - I have known David for just under 1 year, but I have and will continue to recommend him to my contacts requiring his services. The knowledge and professionalism shown are exemplary, but above all David's welcoming persona makes working with him a pleasure!