Planning for the future is about more than simply drafting a Will. At Taylor Emmet, our tax, trust and estate solicitors in Bakewell offer expert, personalised advice to help you protect your assets, provide for your loved ones, and navigate complex tax regulations with confidence. Whether you’re considering lifetime gifts, setting up a trust, or planning for inheritance tax, our team is here to help.

From our Bakewell office in the heart of the Peak District, we offer tailored solutions for individuals, families, and businesses. Our approachable service ensures your affairs are handled with care. We realise that tax, trust, and estate planning can feel complex, but with Taylor Emmet, you’ll receive clear, practical advice to protect your interests and secure your family’s future.

Speak to our Expert Tax & Trusts Solicitors in the Peak District

Our local knowledge is key to managing rural and agricultural estates, family-owned businesses, and high-value assets.


We provide bespoke strategies tailored to the needs of our clients in Bakewell and the Peak District, offering clarity and confidence to help you protect your wealth and legacy.

At Taylor Emmet, we can assist with various matters, including:

  • Inheritance Tax Planning
  • Trusts
  • Lifetime Gifts
  • Annual Gifts
  • Administration of Estates

Contact our Tax, Trust and Estate Solicitors in Bakewell

For trusted, professional advice on tax, trusts, and estate planning in Bakewell and the Peak District, contact our friendly team today. You can call us on 01629 812613 , email info@tayloremmet.co.uk, or fill in our enquiry form for a prompt response.


Our Tax, Trusts and Estates Services

Inheritance Tax Planning

Inheritance tax can significantly reduce the value of your estate if not carefully planned for in advance. Our inheritance tax lawyers in Bakewell offer expert guidance on strategies to minimise liability and protect your assets. We’ll assess your estate, identify potential risks, and develop a bespoke plan that ensures your wealth is passed on efficiently to future generations.

Whether you’re dealing with agricultural property, family businesses, or residential estates, we can help you make informed decisions that align with your long-term goals.

Our team can advise on the use of schemes such as Agricultural and Business Property Relief, gifting strategies, and other planning tools designed to reduce your inheritance tax exposure.

Trusts

Trusts are a valuable tool for managing and safeguarding assets, whether for tax efficiency, protecting vulnerable beneficiaries, or ensuring wealth is distributed according to your wishes. Our tax, trust and estate solicitors in the Peak District will help you establish and manage trusts that reflect your personal and financial objectives.

We can advise on a range of trusts, from simple family arrangements to more complex structures involving multiple trustees and beneficiaries.

We’ll guide you through trust creation, administration, compliance requirements, and even restructuring where necessary. Our team ensures that each trust is tailored to your circumstances, offering protection and flexibility for the future.

Lifetime Gifts

Making gifts during your lifetime can be an effective way to reduce inheritance tax liability while supporting loved ones. Our estate planning lawyers in Bakewell will guide you through the options, including exemptions and allowances, to ensure your gifts are structured in the most tax-efficient manner.

We’ll explain how lifetime gifts can be incorporated into your overall trust and estate planning, providing clarity and reassurance at every step.

Whether you’re making gifts of property, financial assets, or agricultural land, we’ll help you navigate the process with confidence, ensuring proper documentation and compliance with legal requirements.

Annual Gifts

Utilising your annual gift allowances is a simple yet powerful way to pass on wealth while mitigating inheritance tax exposure. Our trust and estate planning team in Bakewell can help you make the most of available exemptions, providing advice on gifting strategies that are both effective and compliant.

We’ll help you keep accurate records and ensure that gifts are made in accordance with HMRC guidelines, protecting you and your beneficiaries from future disputes. Whether you’re making regular gifts to family members or planning larger one-off transfers, our team can provide guidance to ensure that your gifts align with your wider estate planning goals.

Administration of Estates

When the time comes to administer an estate, our experienced tax and estate planning solicitors in Bakewell provide practical, sensitive support to executors and administrators. We’ll handle the legal and financial aspects, from valuing assets and preparing tax returns to distributing the estate in line with the deceased’s wishes.

Our team is adept at managing complex estates, including those with agricultural or business interests, multiple properties, or assets spread across different jurisdictions.

We can assist with obtaining probate or letters of administration, dealing with HMRC and the Probate Registry, settling debts and liabilities, and ensuring that beneficiaries receive their entitlements efficiently and correctly. Our aim is to ease your burden during a difficult time, providing a reliable and supportive service that ensures every detail is taken care of.


Why Choose Taylor Emmet?

At Taylor Emmet, we bring decades of expertise and a warm, approachable service to clients across Bakewell and the Peak District. Our tax, trust and estate solicitors understand the unique challenges faced by rural communities, from navigating inheritance tax to managing agricultural estates and family businesses. We provide clear, practical advice tailored to your needs, ensuring you feel confident and supported at every stage.

Our reputation is built on integrity, professionalism, and a commitment to achieving the best outcomes for our clients. We focus on making complex matters manageable, providing clear communication and a sensitive approach to protect your assets and loved ones.

From your initial enquiry to the finalisation of your estate plan, we offer expert guidance and a service you can trust. When you choose Taylor Emmet, you choose a team dedicated to securing the best possible future for you and your family.


Contact our Tax, Trust and Estate Solicitors in Bakewell

For trusted, professional advice on tax, trusts, and estate planning in Bakewell and the Peak District, contact our friendly team today. Call us on 01629 812613 , email info@tayloremmet.co.uk, or fill in our enquiry form for a prompt response.

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Wills & Probate Services

Our team of experts can guide you through the process of a range of Will Writing, Probate, Tax and Trusts services.

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Will Writing Service

We know how important it is to plan for your future. Writing a Will is one of the most important documents you will ever have to do. An up-to-date and valid Will is important to ensure your wishes are met and your loved ones are cared for when you are longer here.

A Will is a complex document, but our Wills solicitors work with you to ensure the process is straightforward.

Lasting Powers of Attorney

We understand life can get tricky, and sometimes we need extra help. That’s when a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) can help. Our team of friendly Wills and Probate solicitors are there for you when you or a loved one needs us.

Whether you or a family member require extra help in the future in managing or making decisions regarding financial affairs, health and welfare and medical treatment and care decisions – we’re here for you.

Trusts & Estate Planning

It’s all in the planning when it comes to Trusts. It’s important to plan and find out what would suit you. Our team of Trusts and Estate Planning solicitors are ready to talk through your options.

Trusts often form part of Estate Planning and are used to pass assets down to future generations. They’re also there to protect assets in the eventuality of divorce, bankruptcy, or poor management by the beneficiary.

Capital Gains Tax

When it comes to capital gains tax, it’s all in the planning. Planning will help reduce potential issues before they arise and help maximise available allowances. Our expert tax planning solicitors are on hand to help you plan for the future disposal of assets by considering the current and future tax implications.

Long Term Care Planning

Our community is important to us, and we care for those who live in the areas we serve. When it comes to providing services for our older and vulnerable people, we take great pride in providing clear and concise legal advice when needed.

When it comes to long-term care planning, we’re here to talk through your options

Grant of Probate & Estates

We care about you, and we care about your family. We also understand the sadness of losing a loved one. Our caring approach and friendly team of expert solicitors are here to help you in the probate process after someone has passed away.

We’re on hand to help when you’re ready. We’ll discuss what it means if you are an executor of your loved one’s Will or if you are their next of kin.

Inheritance & Wills Disputes

We know how stressful and upsetting it can be if you've been left out of a Will or not been left as much as you thought. Our team are experts in helping you claim for what you feel you are owed or if a claim is threatening your inheritance.

We work closely with you, discuss your concerns, and provide you with up-to-date legal advice. At Taylor Emmet we have a specialist contentious team who look after your inheritance & wills dispute, which sets us apart from other probate solicitors as we have high-level expertise to help you.

Private Wealth

We know how important it is to manage your wealth protection. We also know that everyone's circumstances are different, and there is no one size fits all plan. That's why our team of Private Wealth solicitors work with you to create a bespoke service to meet your needs.

Our Private Wealth team take the time to get to know you and work with you to plan. We guide you through your legal options and work collaboratively with your existing advisors to provide you with the best service working with clients from the Sheffield City Region to London and the South East.

Inheritance Tracing

It's a sad reality that, unfortunately, around two-thirds of the population die intestate. This means if someone passes away without making a Will, they are said to have died intestate.

This creates problems for those who have been tasked with arranging a funeral or locating their next of kin. This can be a time-consuming, emotional, and costly process. Our team of Inheritance Tracing solicitors can guide you through the process to make it easier.

Elderly Client Services

Our community is important to us, and we care for those who live in the areas we serve. When it comes to providing services for our older and vulnerable people, we take great pride in providing clear and concise legal advice when needed.

We’re thoughtful and considerate, so we ensure that we do things at your pace. We also know that you may want your family involved in legal conversations. Let’s put the kettle on and chat through those things that matter the most.

Inheritance Tax Planning

When it comes to inheritance tax planning, it’s essential to ensure your Will is appropriately structured. Our team of tax planning experts can speak through your options. The good news is that several exemptions and allowances can be applied to limit damage to your legacy.

With many rules and regulations to consider, inheritance tax can be complicated. But don’t worry, we’re experienced in dealing with various circumstances, so we’re best placed to advise you.

Frequently asked questions about Wills and Probate

What is a Will?

A Will is a document which allows you to decide how your money and property will be distributed after your death and who should deal with the administration of your estate. To be valid, it must be signed by you and witnessed by two people. The witnesses must see you sign the Will and then sign it themselves.

What if I don’t make a Will?

If you die without a valid Will the law will determine how your money and property is distributed. This will depend on many factors such as whether or not you are married or have children, and the value of your estate, but the result might not be what you want or expect.

How do I make a Will?

The best place to start is here at Taylor Emmet. In our Wills and Probate department we deal with all aspects of Wills, estate planning and administration, including tax advice and trusts. Some of our solicitors are also members of STEP; the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners, which is the leading worldwide professional body in this field.

The process is usually quite straightforward and should only take a couple of weeks to complete. At an initial meeting with one of our specialists we will ask what you want to happen on your death and give advice on the best way to achieve what you want.

What is a Power of Attorney?

A Power of Attorney is the document you sign to appoint an attorney. There are many different types of Power of Attorney. The Power may be limited to certain property or certain actions, or it may give your attorney general authority to act on your behalf.

When most people think about Powers of Attorney they mean “Enduring Power of Attorney” (EPA) or “Lasting Power of Attorney” (LPA). These are special types of Power of Attorney which allow you to choose an attorney to make decisions for you if you cannot make them yourself due to mental incapacity.

What if I don’t make a Power of Attorney?

If you lose the ability to make decisions for yourself and have not completed either an EPA or an LPA the Court of Protection may appoint a Deputy for you to make those decisions – usually a close relative. A Deputy is like an attorney but can only do what the Court permits.

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