Wills · Probate · Estate Planning

Leave your family a bigger slice.

For 50 years we’ve helped families across England & Wales protect what they’ve built — from inheritance tax, care home fees, and the unexpected. In plain English, with no obligation.

★★★★★ 4.9 from 548 reviews
50+ years of experience
IPW regulated
Free, no obligation

30-minute consultation

Choose the format that suits you. We''ll listen first, then explain your options clearly.

  • ✓ At our Shrewsbury office
  • ✓ By phone or video call
  • ✓ At your home (England & Wales)
  • ✓ Written summary sent afterwards
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No fee. No pressure. No jargon.

50+
Years’ experience
4.9★
From 548 reviews
5,000+
Families helped
IPW
Code of Practice

Why plan now

Without a plan, a third of your estate could vanish.

Most families dont realise how much can be lost to tax, care fees, or family disputes — until its too late. The good news: with the right structures in place, almost all of it is avoidable.

Inheritance Tax

40% above £325,000. Without planning, families routinely lose six-figure sums to a tax that’s largely avoidable with the right planning, gifts, and reliefs in place.

Estimate your bill →

Care Home Fees

An average of £60,000 a year, paid out of your estate until little remains. The right ownership structures can protect your home for the people you love.

Protect your home →

Family Disputes

Outdated wills, unclear wishes, or no will at all are the leading causes of probate disputes — and the bills can run to tens of thousands. Clarity now prevents conflict later.

Get clarity →

Free 2-minute tool

How much will the taxman take?

Our Inheritance Tax Calculator gives you a clear estimate based on your home, savings, and investments. No sign-up. No sales call. Just a number — and the first step to reducing it.

Sample estimate

Family home£420,000
Savings & investments£180,000
Other assets£40,000
Total estate£640,000
Without planning, this estate could face an inheritance tax bill of around £126,000.
Potentially avoidable£126,000

What we do

Everything you need under one roof.

From a single will to a fully structured estate plan, we handle the work — and explain it in language that makes sense.

Wills & Will Trusts

Make sure the right people inherit, and that what they inherit is protected from tax, divorce, and care home fees.

Make your will →

Lasting Powers of Attorney

Give the people you trust the legal authority to act for you if you lose capacity — for finances and for health.

Set up your LPA →

Probate & Estate Administration

Compassionate, end-to-end help when someone dies — handling the paperwork, tax, and legalities so families can grieve.

Get help with probate →

Trusts

Practical structures that ring-fence wealth for children, grandchildren, and vulnerable beneficiaries.

Explore trusts →

Tax Planning

Reduce inheritance tax legally with reliefs, gifts, and trust structures tailored to your circumstances.

Reduce your tax bill →

Equity Release

Independent guidance on releasing value from your home — done right, alongside the rest of your estate plan.

Find out more →

★ 40 years' experience

Meet our senior partner

Graham Loosley

Graham qualified with Ernst & Young and is senior partner at Clarke & Wright and Mercian Accountants. After more than forty years advising on tax and estate planning, he’s known for one thing: explaining complex legal and financial decisions in a way that actually makes sense — calm, clear, and practical.

If you’d rather meet him in person first, he presents our free 2-hour seminars across England & Wales.

Ex-EY qualified
40 years in tax & estates
Partner Clarke & Wright, Mercian Accountants
IPW member

Working with us

Three calm, unhurried steps.

1

Free consultation

We listen to your situation — your family, assets, and what matters to you. No fee, no pressure, no obligation to proceed.

2

Clear plan, fixed fee

You get a written summary of your options and the cost. We never start work without your agreement, in writing.

3

Documents in place

We draft, check, and register your documents — and check in over the years as the law and your circumstances change.

Reviews

4.9 stars from 548 families.

Real words from real clients across England & Wales.

A highly professional and friendly service was provided by this company. Sophia Peters in particular answered all questions promptly and sensitively. She resolved a complex situation with care and efficiency. Would highly recommend this company.

Dave P.

Estate planning

Clarke & Wright made writing my will surprisingly smooth and positive. Friendly and clear explanations, efficient process, and most importantly, peace of mind. Highly recommend!

Claire D.

Will writing

I found the presentation really enjoyable and informative. Graham delivered a fun but professional presentation which explained lots of complicated issues in an easy to understand way. Thank you.

Carole T.

Estate planning seminar

Free 2-hour seminar

Prefer to learn first?

Join one of our free, no-obligation seminars across the West Midlands and North — refreshments, free parking, and time for your questions.

“Leave Your Family a Bigger Slice”

A practical 2-hour session covering inheritance tax, care home fees, lasting powers of attorney, and the most common will mistakes. Numbers are limited and allocated first-come, first-served.

The Team

The people behind your planning.

Zoë Vooght

Chartered Paralegal

Graeme Stewart

Estate Planning Consultant

Sophia Peters

Team Leader (Case Handlers)

Ready to protect what matters?

One free 30-minute conversation is the difference between a plan in place and a problem your family inherits. Choose a time that suits you.

Or visit us by appointment at Unit 35 Rural Enterprise Centre, Stafford Drive, Shrewsbury SY1 3FE