First Law Solicitors: Securing the Legacies of Manchester’s Families with Discretion and Foresight
Pension Update: Most unspent pensions are now subject to Inheritance Tax (IHT) following the October 2025 Budget.
Digital Safety: We use HMLR-compliant Qualified Electronic Signatures (QES) for secure, witnessless will signing.
Total Protection: Our strategies utilise the full £1 million tax-free allowance for married couples and civil partners.
At First Law Solicitors, we handle the legal complexity so you can focus on your family. Our process is discreet, jargon-free and proactive, giving you total peace of mind that your estate will pass exactly as you intend.
We act for professionals, business owners, high-net-worth individuals and families across the UK and internationally. Regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA ID No: 665823), our advice combines precision, foresight and genuine care.
A will is more than a legal document — it is the foundation of your family’s financial security. Without one, the rules of intestacy decide who inherits your estate.
Under current law (2025), a surviving spouse receives the first £322,000, with the remainder shared with children. Unmarried partners receive nothing automatically. A valid, solicitor-drafted will eliminates these risks, prevents disputes and safeguards your assets for those who matter most.
We prepare clear, compliant wills for straightforward estates, ensuring your instructions are followed precisely. Each will is drafted and witnessed in accordance with the Wills Act 1837, then securely stored for your protection.
For more complex estates, business interests or international assets, our bespoke service integrates inheritance tax efficiency, trust structures and cross-border provisions.
As of the 2025/26 tax year, the Nil Rate Band remains £325,000, and the Residence Nil Rate Band is £175,000, allowing couples to pass up to £1 million tax-free when properly structured.
The Pension Tax Trap (Autumn 2025 Update)
Following the latest Budget, most unused pension funds now fall within your estate for IHT purposes. We review your will and “Expression of Wish” documents to ensure your pension planning complements your estate strategy — not undermines it.
For Muslim clients, we prepare Sharia-compliant wills that balance faith and law. Under English law, you are free to distribute your estate as you wish, but fairness must still be observed under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975.
We draft wills that incorporate Faraid principles, allocate the Wasaya (one-third share) for charitable or religious gifts, and protect dependants through legally recognised clauses. Each document is fully enforceable under English law while honouring Islamic inheritance duties.
Case Example:
Recently, we assisted a client with a £4 million mixed UK and Middle Eastern estate to harmonise their Islamic and English wills — reducing projected IHT by £240,000 and ensuring compliance with both jurisdictions.
The Law Commission’s 2025 reforms replaced video witnessing with stricter digital and physical standards.
At First Law Solicitors, we utilise HMLR-verified Qualified Electronic Signatures (QES) for clients who prefer digital execution. These new systems allow witnessless signing that is fully valid in England and Wales and immune from common challenges regarding authenticity.
We believe estate planning should feel simple, not stressful.
Our process is designed around you, private, efficient, and completely transparent.
We take pride in building lasting relationships; many of our private clients have trusted us for over a decade.
Our wills and estate services comply with:
All matters are supervised by solicitors with more than 20 years of post-qualification experience, ensuring your will is prepared to the highest professional standard.
We combine legal precision with human understanding. Our clients value:
Our aim is simple — to give you and your family complete peace of mind, now and for generations to come.
Secure your family’s future. Request a private estate review with a senior solicitor today.
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