Business Details
15 Years
experience
Expert Legal Services for Wills, Probate & Estate Planning
Lever & Co & Co is a niche legal practice established in 2011, dedicated to delivering professional, personal, and sensitive legal services. We prioritise building close relationships with clients based on honesty and integrity, offering tailored solutions to meet individual needs. Our expertise spans wills, estate planning, probate, trusts, lasting powers of attorney, notarial services, and property matters. Founded by Angela Lever & Co & Co, a solicitor with over 25 years' experience, we combine deep legal knowledge with a client-focused approach. Our team, including solicitor Gerard Feeley, provides practical advice for high-net-worth individuals and charities.Regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority, we ensure compliance with the highest professional standards. We specialise in mitigating inheritance tax liabilities, creating trusts, and offering notarial services for international transactions. Our commitment to confidentiality and diligence supports clients during complex legal processes. With a reputation for excellence, we serve clients in Bishop's Stortford and beyond, including those with international property interests. Our goal is to provide accessible, reliable legal expertise that safeguards clients' futures.
Services
Wills
Estate Planning
Probate
Trusts
Lasting Powers of Attorney
Notarial Services
Property Matters
Tax Planning
International Legal Services
Charity Law
Details
- Year established: 2011
Highlights and features
- We have over 25 years of experience in private client law
- Our team includes STEP and Law Society members
- Specialists in international notarial services and tax planning
- Tailored solutions for high-net-worth individuals and charities
- Regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA)
Associations and certifications
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
Services
Wills
We create comprehensive wills that reflect your wishes while addressing tax implications. Our expertise ensures proper provisions for beneficiaries, guardianship arrangements, and tax-efficient strategies. We help clients consider inheritance tax mitigation and international property considerations.
Probate
Our probate services guide clients through estate administration with sensitivity. We handle will validity assessments, inheritance tax returns, asset distribution, and complex estates involving foreign assets or disputes. With over 30 years' experience, we simplify the process during difficult times.
Trusts
We establish trusts for tax planning and asset protection. Our specialists advise on life interest and discretionary trusts to manage estates for vulnerable beneficiaries, education provision, and property protection. We ensure correct documentation to prevent future complications.
Lasting Powers of Attorney
We create LPAs for health, welfare, and financial decisions. Our service covers registration with the Office of the Public Guardian and advising on appropriate attorney appointments. We ensure compliance with legal requirements for future decision-making capacity.
Notarial Services
As a registered notary, we authenticate documents for international use. Services include powers of attorney, property transactions, and personal document verification. We serve clients with overseas assets or immigration requirements, ensuring legal validity across jurisdictions.
People
Angela Lever
Founder & Solicitor
With over 25 years' experience, Angela specialises in private client law, trusts, and notarial services. She is STEP-qualified and supports charitable causes through pro bono work.
Gerard Feeley
Solicitor
Gerard has 14 years' experience in property, private client, and charity law. He provides practical advice tailored to individual client needs while maintaining Law Society standards.
Questions
What legal services do you specialise in?
We specialise in wills, probate, trusts, lasting powers of attorney, notarial services, and property matters with a focus on tax-efficient estate planning.
How can I reduce inheritance tax liability?
We recommend strategies including trust creation, charitable gifts, and lifetime asset transfers, tailored to your specific circumstances and estate value.
Do you handle international legal matters?
Yes, we provide notarial services and handle estates with foreign assets, including property transactions and document authentication for international use.
What are the costs for property transactions?
Our fees range from £1,000–£1,850 for freehold purchases/sales, with additional charges for leasehold properties based on complexity.
How long does probate administration take?
Typical administration takes 3–6 months for straightforward estates without inheritance tax liabilities, depending on third-party processing times.
