Question 1

I still have full mental capacity so why would I need a Lasting Power of Attorney

Accepted Answer

In order to apply (and register) a Lasting Power of Attorney you must have full mental capacity. If you have already lost your capacity your family would need to apply to the Court of Protection for a deputyship order which takes a long time and can cost thousands. This also must be reviewed annually. This is why it is important to register a Lasting Power of Attorney whilst you are still fully in control.

Question 2

I don't have very much money, so do I need a Will in place?"

Accepted Answer

It is a common misconception that only the very wealthy should have a Will in place. Regardless of your financial circumstances, having a professionally drafted Will in place is essential.  The job of your Will is to administer your estate, but to also cater for sentimental items as well as children and even pets.

Question 3

What happens if I lose my Will?

Accepted Answer

If you chose a storage option then you do not need to worry about losing your draft copy. A New copy can be issued if and when required. If you did not choose a storage option and have lost the master copy of your Will, we can produce a new master copy of your Will however this will need to be signed and witnessed.

Question 4

How secure are Family Protection Trusts?

Accepted Answer

Our Family Protection Trusts are very secure.  We use expert solicitors who regularly review your Trust for free of charge and the Trust remains in your family for 125 years.

Question 5

There has been a lot of press coverage around funeral plans. Are they safe?

Accepted Answer

There are now a lot of funeral planning companies offering funeral plans, and as a consequence of this, some of the plans on the market are either not safe or may not cover everything that is required. 
Westcountry Estate Planning have been helping customers with funeral plans for over fifteen years, which makes us experts in the field. We only work with funeral planning companies who are registered with the Funeral Planning Authority (FPA) which is the main safeguard in the industry. Additionally, we only ever help our customers with funeral plans on a face-to-face basis which ensures that we can fully explain exactly what is and is not covered within the plan. We do not allow anybody to purchase a funeral plan unless we are entirely satisfied that the customer understands exactly what they are taking out.

For the above reasons, we are entirely satisfied that the funeral plans that we offer are safe.

Question 6

What if I am unable to pay for my product(s) in full?

Accepted Answer

We are able to offer you the flexibility to spread the cost of your producs over a period of years. Please speak to us if you require this.

Question 7

Is there a benefit to me recommending a friend or family member to you?

Accepted Answer

Yes, we regularly have offers and promotions on for this referring a friend or family member so please contact us to discuss further.

Question 8

I have received a brochure but I would like to see somebody face-to-face. Do you offer this?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We offer free face-to-face home visits with a local and fully qualified paralegal. This can be arranged at a mutually convenient time. We can also offer evening appointments if and when required.

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