Business Details
9 Years
experience
Specialist Elderly Law Services in Formby
Autumn Years Law, established in Formby by experienced solicitor Elizabeth Foggin, specialises in legal matters for older and vulnerable individuals. With over two decades of expertise in private client law, we prioritise compassionate yet professional service, addressing sensitive issues around health, care, and family dynamics. Our services include Wills, Probate, Trusts, and Lasting Powers of Attorney, with home or hospital visits available for clients with mobility challenges. As a STEP member and STEP Mental Capacity special interest group participant, we demonstrate deep expertise in estate planning and vulnerable client care.Our ISO 9001-certified processes ensure quality, while our ICO registration (ZA223819) guarantees data protection compliance. We maintain transparent fee structures, with Wills starting at 295+VAT and Probate services priced between 1,500-9,000+VAT depending on complexity. Our CLC authorisation (3066) and Association of Lifetime Lawyers membership validate our industry authority. We combine technical excellence with practical solutions for inheritance tax planning, care home funding, and asset protection, ensuring clients retain dignity and control throughout life's transitions.
Services
Wills
Probate
Trusts
Power of Attorney
Estate Planning
Inheritance Tax
Care Home Funding
Court of Protection
Asset Protection
Elderly Client Services
Details
- Year established: 2017
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of specialist experience in elderly client law
- Our solicitor holds STEP accreditation in mental capacity law
- We provide home and hospital visits for mobility-impaired clients
- Our CLC authorisation ensures regulatory compliance and quality
- We combine technical expertise with compassionate client care
Associations and certifications
- Council for Licensed Conveyancers
- Information Commissioner's Office
- Society of Trust & Estate Practitioners (STEP)
- Association of Lifetime Lawyers
Services
Wills
We create legally sound Wills that reflect your wishes while addressing complex inheritance tax and care home funding issues. Our solicitor helps clients structure estates to protect family assets and minimise tax liabilities. With fees starting at 295+VAT for basic Wills, we ensure your legacy passes to intended beneficiaries efficiently.
Probate
Our specialist probate service guides executors through estate administration, from obtaining grants of probate to final distributions. We handle tax calculations, asset collection, and creditor settlements with transparent hourly rates (300+VAT) and fixed-fee options. Typical costs range from 1,500-9,000+VAT depending on estate complexity.
Power of Attorney
We draft Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPA) for property/financial affairs and health/welfare decisions. Our 400+VAT per LPA service includes legal advice, document preparation, and registration assistance. We also review existing Enduring Powers of Attorney to ensure legal compliance and effectiveness.
Trusts
Our STEP-accredited solicitor establishes trusts to protect assets from care home fees and inheritance tax. We specialise in life interest and discretionary trusts, ensuring your property passes to intended beneficiaries while meeting current legal requirements and tax optimisation strategies.
Court of Protection
We assist families in appointing deputies for loved ones lacking mental capacity. Our services cover application processes, ongoing deputyship responsibilities, and compliance with court requirements, ensuring proper management of financial affairs and care decisions.
People
Elizabeth Foggin
Solicitor & Director
Elizabeth Foggin, a STEP-qualified solicitor with 20+ years' experience, specialises in elderly client law. As Association of Lifetime Lawyers member, she provides expert guidance on Wills, Probate, and mental capacity issues with compassionate professionalism.
Hugo
Office Dog
Hugo the Labrador serves as our official greeter, bringing warmth and comfort to clients. This two-year-old Liverpool FC fan works part-time in our Formby office, enhancing our welcoming atmosphere for all visitors.
Questions
What areas of law do you specialise in?
We focus on later-life legal matters including Wills, Probate, Trusts, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Court of Protection, and inheritance tax planning for elderly and vulnerable clients.
Do you offer home visits?
Yes, we provide home, hospital, and care home visits for clients unable to travel to our Formby office, ensuring accessible legal support during challenging times.
How are your legal fees structured?
We offer transparent pricing with fixed fees where possible. Wills start at £295+VAT, Probate services range from £1,500-£9,000+VAT, and LPAs cost £400-£1,400+VAT depending on complexity.
What accreditations do you hold?
We are regulated by the Council for Licensed Conveyancers (CLC 3066), ICO registered (ZA223819), and our solicitor holds STEP accreditation with specialist mental capacity expertise.
How can you help with care home fees?
We provide specialist advice on care home funding rules, asset protection strategies, and legal compliance to help clients navigate complex financial arrangements while maintaining eligibility for support.
Can you review existing legal documents?
Yes, we offer Will reviews to ensure they reflect current circumstances and legal changes, and we assess existing Powers of Attorney for ongoing validity and effectiveness.
