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Planning ahead is not just about what happens after someone dies. It is also about what happens if someone is no longer able to make decisions themselves.
Stephensons Trust Corporation provides a professional independent service supporting individuals and families by acting as an executor after death and acting as a deputy where someone has lost mental capacity. We take responsibility for managing legal, financial and practical matters helping reduce pressure on families at what can be a difficult time.
Stephensons Trust Corporation can be appointed to act as executor after death to carry out the instructions in a Will, manage and distribute the estate and deal with legal, financial and administrative responsibilities.
It can also act as a deputy during lifetime where someone is no longer able to make decisions for themselves, appointed by the Court of Protection to manage financial affairs make decisions in the person’s best interests and ensure bills, property and assets are properly handled.
Clients and families often choose this service where there is no suitable person to act as executor, family members feel unable to take on the responsibility, the estate is complex, or there are concerns about conflict or disagreement.
For deputyship where there has been a loss of capacity it is often used where no lasting power of attorney has been set up, family members are unsure how to manage finances, there are safeguarding concerns, or ongoing professional support is needed.
This service helps reduce pressure on families, as we take on responsibility so loved ones do not have to manage complex legal and financial tasks themselves.
It provides experience you can rely on, working closely with specialists in probate, Court of Protection, and estate and financial management to ensure everything is handled properly and in line with legal requirements.
It offers independence and impartiality particularly in situations involving family tension, complex arrangements, or vulnerable individuals, providing reassurance and stability.
It also provides clea and transparent costs with straightforward guidance on fees from the outset including how costs are calculated, what is included, and what may affect overall costs so there are no surprises.
You appoint Stephensons Trust Corporation as executors in your Will. When the time comes it manages the estate and carries out your wishes while working alongside your family and keeping them informed.
For deputyship, an application is made to the Court of Protection. Stephensons Trust Corporation is appointed as deputy. It manages financial affairs and acts in the person’s best interests and provides ongoing support and reporting as required.
Whether acting after death or during someone’s lifetime families often say this service provides reassurance, removes uncertainty, reduces administrative burden, and ensures everything is handled correctly.
Yes we work closely with families and keep them updated throughout.
No, some families simply prefer the reassurance of professional independent support.
If a valid LPA is in place a deputy may not be needed but we can still advise if circumstances change or additional support is required.
Fees vary depending on the level of involvement and complexity. We provide clear transparent guidance at the outset.
We can talk you through your options and help you decide what is right for your circumstances. Contact our team today on 0161 696 6238.
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