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WILLS
Whether you're creating your first Will or updating an existing one, our team provides expert guidance to ensure your wishes are legally documented and honored. Sygma Wills is dedicated to the process of creating your will. Our experienced team guides you every step of the way, ensuring your wishes are clearly documented and legally binding. We prioritise your peace of mind, offering personalised solutions tailored to your unique needs. Trust Sygma Wills to help you secure your legacy for the future.
LASTING POWERS OF ATTORNEY
Appointing a Power of Attorney is crucial for ensuring your affairs are managed according to your wishes in case of incapacity. Our experts offer support in appointing the right individuals to act on your behalf. Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is needed so you can legally appoint one or more people you trust to make decisions on your behalf if you lose the mental capacity to do so yourself. A financial decisions LPA lets those named handle (and make decisions about) your money and property. This can include paying your bills, selling your property, collecting your pension and collecting your benefits. Don’t wait until an LPA is needed , let us help arrange one in advance and help you avoid unnecessary costs and stress during an already difficult time.
TRUSTS
Explore the benefits of setting up a Trust to protect your assets and provide for your loved ones. Our team offers valuable insights and assistance in establishing Trusts tailored to your specific needs. Our experienced team combines legal expertise with personalised service to ensure your trust is set up correctly, securely, and tailored to your family’s needs giving you peace of mind for generations to come.
Types of lasting Powers of Attorney
Property and Financial Affairs LPA
There are two types of LPA, and you may choose to set up one or both:
This allows your attorney to make decisions about your finances and property including: Managing bank or building society accounts, paying bills and managing debts, Collecting benefits or pensions, Buying or selling your home. This type of LPA can be used as soon as it registered, with your permission, while you still have capacity
Health and Welfare LPA
This authorises decisions about your:
.Medical care and treatment
.Moving into a care home
.Life-sustaining treatment
This LPA can only be used if you have lost mental capacity.
Register the LPA
Before an LPA can be used, it must be registered with the office of the Public Guardian(OPG). Registration typically takes 8 to 10 weeks if completed correctly. The current fee to register each LPA is £92, with reductions/exemptions available. Cancelling or Changing an LPA if you still have mental capacity, you can cancel an LPA at anytime by sending a deed of revocation and the original document to the OPG. Changes of personal details(such as address) must be reported to OPG.
How to make an LPA?
Setting up a LPA involves the following steps:
1. Choose Your Attorney(s)
you may appoint one or multiple attorneys. They must be over 18 and someone you trust to act in your best interests.
2. Complete the LPA Forms, forms can be completed online at GOV.UK, by downloading paper forms(LP1F for financial affairs, LP1H for health and welfare). You must have mental capacity and must not be placed under pressure to sign the document. A certificate provider confirms this.
Who Oversees LPAs?
The office of the Public Guardian (OPG) is the UK government agency responsible for:
.Registering LPAs
.Maintaining the official LPA register
.Investigating concerns about attorneys
.Supporting donors, attorneys, and families.
It is an executive agency of the Ministry of Justice and operates under the Mental Capacity Act 2005.
When should you consider an LPA?
Legal and care charities recommend putting an LPA in place sooner rather than later-well before you might need it. Unexpected illness or accidents can occur at any age, and an LPA arranged early brings peace of mind and makes life simpler for those you care about.
OUR MISSION
At Sygma Wills, we believe in simplifying the process of planning for the future while ensuring security and peace of mind. Our mission is to provide expert guidance in Wills, Probate, and Estate Planning to help individuals and families protect what matters most. With a commitment to transparency and modern technology, we deliver reliable solutions that are easy to use, empowering you to secure your legacy with confidence.
Sharon Coatalen
Qualified Wills Adviser
Kristie Whiting
Qualified Wills Adviser
I'm passionate about helping my clients to ensure their assets are distributed according to their wishes rather than letting the state decide through intestacy laws. This gives you control over who receives your property and possessions after you pass away.
"The biggest misconception is that people think, 'I don't have enough money to have a will'... if you have assets, whether significant or not, if you have a house, if you have children, you do need a will".
T: 01268 536 936
Mob: 07974 642 013
Kristie has recently joined our team as a qualified Wills Advisor, supporting clients across Benfleet and the surrounding areas. As a married mum of two, she understands first-hand that protecting your family goes beyond assets — it’s about ensuring your children are cared for and your wishes are honoured if the unexpected happens. When she’s not helping families plan for the future, Kristie enjoys spending quality time with her own family. Her perfect Sunday? A peaceful dog walk to reset after a busy week. If you’d like to find out how you can protect what matters most, don’t hesitate to get in touch with Kristie for a friendly, no-pressure chat.
T: 01268 517007 Ext: 2T:07979747089
VISIT OUR OFFICE
Sygma Financial Services Limited
1 Sopwith Crescent
Wickford, SS11 8YU
01268 517007
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