Inheritance Tax & wealth preservation
Many Nottingham residents own high-value urban properties or multiple assets. We provide tailored strategies to reduce inheritance tax burdens through trusts and tax-efficient planning.
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Based in Nottingham, Simon Pettengell provides clear, compassionate advice on Wills, Trusts, and all aspects of Estate Planning. With a personal, professional approach, he’s here to help you make informed decisions and plan with confidence, whatever your circumstances.
Award-winning Estate Planning
We were named Estate Planning Firm of the Year – Boutique at the 2025 British Wills and Probate Awards.
Expert Estate Planning for Nottingham
At ELM Legal Services, we understand that estate planning needs to reflect the specific challenges of your location, lifestyle, and financial situation. Nottingham is a thriving city with a diverse economy, home to young professionals, retirees, business owners, and landlords. This means that Estate Planning requires an approach that considers a range of financial structures, family setups, and long-term investment strategies.
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Why do you need a local expert?
Nottingham and the surrounding region present distinct Estate Planning challenges, from high-value urban property markets to family-run businesses and inheritance tax considerations. Simon and ELM Legal Services ensure that your estate plan is tailored to address the specific economic, social, and financial factors affecting local residents.
Buy-to-let & property investment considerations
The city has a significant number of landlords and property investors. Estate Planning must account for capital gains tax, inheritance tax, and rental income succession to ensure efficient wealth transfer.
Retirement & later-life planning
Nottinghamshire has a growing retired population, many of whom require care home fee planning, Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) services, and structured Wills to ensure their wishes are upheld.
How can we help?
Our experienced Will Writing and Estate Planning team provides tailored services with expert, one-to-one support throughout. We make the process clear, hassle-free, and suited to you and your loved ones.
Will Writing
Expert guidance, no faceless forms, and support every step of the way.
Lasting Power of Attorney
Ensure important decisions can be made by people you trust, no matter what happens.
Family & Property Trusts
Reinforce your wishes and make sure the people you love are taken care of.
Lifetime Trusts & Asset Protection
Shield your family home and plan for the future with confidence.
Will Storage & Updates
Keep your important documents safe with easy updates whenever you need them.
Probate
Losing a loved one can be overwhelming, but you don't have to do it alone.
Digital Asset Storage
Keep all your important digital documents and assets securely in one place, ready to be easily accessed by the right person.
Inheritance Disputes
If you've been left out, you may have more options than you think.
Why choose ELM?
Your family’s future deserves more than a standard template. We take the time to understand your situation, explain your options in plain English, and put the right plans in place.
1 Local expertise
We understand Nottingham’s unique property, inheritance, and financial landscape, ensuring estate plans reflect real local challenges and opportunities.
2 Personalised guidance
No two estates are the same. We provide tailored solutions that align with your circumstances and wishes.
3 Award-winning advice
Estate Planning can be complex, but we make it easy to understand, ensuring you feel confident in every decision.
4 Backed by a national firm
As part of a respected national firm, our local Estate Planning Consultant has the support of a large national team of experienced legal professionals, ensuring the highest standards of service.
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We’re here to help you put the right plans in place for the future.
For support with Wills, Trusts, LPAs or Probate, please complete our contact form and we will get back to you as soon as possible.