Thompson Estate Planning

Thompson Estate Planning Estate Planning for families, property owners & business owners. Secure your legacy. Wills, LPA, Trusts, Probate. Professional Will writers.

Wills, Trusts, LPAs & Probate,

Property & Business Succession & Inheritance planning - ensuring everything is structured properly and passed on as intended. Maplebrook Wills prepare legal documents, including wills, lasting powers of attorney (LPAs), and advise on Inheritance Tax, Trusts, funeral plans. Next of Kin arrangements (LPAs).

Happy Easter from Thompson Estate Planning
05/04/2026

Happy Easter from Thompson Estate Planning

We’ve taken the decision to rebrand to Thompson Estate Planning Ltd to reflect who we are today.A family-owned, independ...
01/04/2026

We’ve taken the decision to rebrand to Thompson Estate Planning Ltd to reflect who we are today.

A family-owned, independent and accountable firm, fully focused on delivering clear, robust estate & succession planning and probate services.

Because when it comes to your estate, your business and your family…

Getting it right matters.

🏠 Your Home. Your Legacy. But is it Protected?Most people I meet assume that simply having a Will is enough to protect t...
01/09/2025

🏠 Your Home. Your Legacy. But is it Protected?

Most people I meet assume that simply having a Will is enough to protect the family home. After all, it says who inherits — job done, right?

Not quite‼️

Here are a few traps that catch families out time and time again:

🔹 Probate costs & delays – Probate can drag on for months (sometimes years). Meanwhile, your loved ones can’t sell or deal with the property until the court gives permission.

🔹 Sideways disinheritance – If your spouse or partner remarries after you’re gone, your children may end up disinherited without anyone realising until it’s too late.

🔹 Divorce of beneficiaries – If your children divorce, part of your family home could end up in the hands of an ex-in-law.

🔹 Generational Inheritance Tax (IHT) – Even if tax isn’t due when you pass, the house could be hit with IHT when your children pass away, reducing what actually stays in the family line.

None of us want our biggest asset — the place we’ve built our lives — to become the source of conflict, stress, or unnecessary cost for those we love.

That’s where Trusts come in.

Trusts aren’t about avoiding responsibility. They’re about ensuring:
✅ Your home passes smoothly, without long court delays.
✅ It stays with your chosen family members, not in the hands of an ex-partner or a new spouse.
✅ It can be passed down the generations in a tax-efficient way.
✅ Your family’s peace of mind comes first.

I often say this: a Will tells people who you want to benefit. A Trust makes sure it actually happens the way you intended.

📞 01752 393 297 If you’d like to understand how this works for your family, I’m always happy to have a conversation. No jargon, no pressure — just practical solutions to protect what you’ve worked so hard for.

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🌟 The Gold Standard for Property SuccessionFor property investors and business owners, the most powerful succession stra...
31/08/2025

🌟 The Gold Standard for Property Succession

For property investors and business owners, the most powerful succession strategy isn’t just one tool — it’s a combination.

The gold standard is:
🔑 Corporate restructuring – making your business succession-ready and tax efficient
🛡️ Wills & Trusts – ensuring assets pass exactly how and when you intend

Together, they deliver:
✅ Maximum control
✅ Minimum tax
✅ A clear path for the next generation

At Maplebrook Estate Planning, we specialise in aligning these strategies, working with our trusted tax and legal experts to cover every angle.

One without the other leaves gaps. Together, they create complete protection.

The smartest investors plan both. Do you?

📅 Book your free Property & Business Succession Audit today.

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Partnerships & Joint Ventures: The Hidden RiskProperty partnerships and joint ventures can be powerful ways to grow weal...
28/08/2025

Partnerships & Joint Ventures: The Hidden Risk

Property partnerships and joint ventures can be powerful ways to grow wealth — but they also create unique risks if one partner dies or loses capacity.

Without proper planning:

Shares can pass to someone your partners never intended to work with

Families may inherit interests they can’t manage

Tax liabilities can be triggered unexpectedly

Disputes can stall or even collapse projects

Maplebrook Estate Planning are specialists in succession planning for partnerships, SPVs, and joint ventures. We ensure agreements, Wills, LPAs, and business structures all work together to protect everyone’s interests.

The result? Continuity, certainty, and fewer sleepless nights.

If your business relies on more than one person, you need a plan for what happens if one of you isn’t there.

📅 Book your free Property & Business Succession Audit today.

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The Investor Risk ChecklistA property portfolio can be worth millions — but one missing piece of planning can undo it al...
27/08/2025

The Investor Risk Checklist

A property portfolio can be worth millions — but one missing piece of planning can undo it all.

Here’s a quick checklist for investors and business owners:
✅ A Will tailored to your portfolio
✅ Lasting Powers of Attorney for property & finance
✅ A succession plan for your business
✅ Inheritance Tax strategy in place

If you’re missing even one, your wealth and your family are exposed.

At Maplebrook Estate Planning, we bring it all together — Wills, LPAs, Trusts, business structures, and tax planning — so no part of your estate is left vulnerable.

Your plan is only as strong as its weakest link.

📅 Book your free Property & Business Succession Audit today.

💡 Been thinking about setting up your Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs) but haven’t quite got round to it?Now’s the time...
27/08/2025

💡 Been thinking about setting up your Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs) but haven’t quite got round to it?

Now’s the time to act.

📅 From 17th November, the Office of the Public Guardian is increasing its registration fees.

That means delaying could cost you more — while leaving you without the vital protection LPAs provide for your family, your finances, and your future.

✅ Get everything in place now and avoid the higher fees.
✅ Ensure your wishes are protected.
✅ Save your loved ones unnecessary stress later.

If you’ve been putting this off, now is the moment.

⚠️The stark truth about Business LPAs – or more to the point, the lack of one.A Property & Financial LPA for your busine...
26/08/2025

⚠️The stark truth about Business LPAs – or more to the point, the lack of one.

A Property & Financial LPA for your business or property portfolio can mean the difference between your business surviving or collapsing if you can’t make decisions yourself.

With the right LPAs in place:
✅ Bills continue to be paid
✅ Rental income keeps flowing
✅ Contracts and property sales can still be completed
✅ Your family and business partners avoid lengthy court battles (yes, that's right, court isn't just about breaking the law or disputes)

At Maplebrook Estate Planning, we don’t just draft LPAs — we ensure they integrate seamlessly with your Wills, Trusts, and business structures so that every angle of your estate is protected.

LPAs aren’t just about care. They’re about continuity.

📅 Book your free Property & Business Succession Audit today.

Three Steps to Protect a PortfolioWhen it comes to protecting a property portfolio, most investors overcomplicate things...
24/08/2025

Three Steps to Protect a Portfolio

When it comes to protecting a property portfolio, most investors overcomplicate things.

In reality, there are three key steps that make all the difference:

1️⃣ A Will that’s watertight – ensuring your assets pass exactly as you intend.

2️⃣ Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs) – keeping your business and finances running if you can’t.

3️⃣ Succession-effective business structures – restructuring your property company or holdings so they’re tax-efficient and pass to the right people at the right time.

Together, these create a comprehensive succession plan that protects your wealth, your family, and your business.

At Maplebrook Estate Planning, we specialise in integrating all three — drawing on trusted legal, tax, and trust expertise to cover every angle.

If even one of these is missing, your portfolio is exposed.

📅 Book your free Property & Business Succession Audit today.


Blended Families, Complicated LegaciesModern families are rarely “traditional.” Second marriages, step-children, half-si...
22/08/2025

Blended Families, Complicated Legacies

Modern families are rarely “traditional.” Second marriages, step-children, half-siblings… all bring love, but also complexity.

Without careful planning, this can create disputes — or mean your estate doesn’t go where you intended.

Common risks include:

🔻Children from a first marriage being disinherited

🔻Step-children unintentionally excluded

🔻Assets diverted by divorce or remarriage

🔻Family fallouts over “who gets what”

Maplebrook Estate Planning are specialists in blended family planning, ensuring your Will and Trusts balance fairness, clarity, and protection.

With the right structures in place you can:
✅ Provide for your spouse or partner
✅ Guarantee children from previous relationships inherit
✅ Reduce the risk of costly disputes later

Love may blend a family. Planning protects it.

📅 Book your free consultation today.

The Silent Crisis: No Lasting Power of AttorneyMost people think Wills are enough. But here’s the reality:If you lose ca...
21/08/2025

The Silent Crisis: No Lasting Power of Attorney

Most people think Wills are enough. But here’s the reality:

If you lose capacity during your lifetime — through illness, accident, or age — your Will does nothing. Your family, your business partners, even your spouse, have no automatic right to make decisions on your behalf.

Without a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA):

Banks can freeze accounts

Properties can’t be sold or refinanced

Business operations grind to a halt

Families face long, costly Court of Protection applications

LPAs aren’t just for the elderly. They’re for anyone who owns property, runs a business, or has people depending on them.

Maplebrook Estate Planning are LPA specialists, ensuring you choose the right Attorneys and put safeguards in place so your wishes are protected.

Don’t wait until it’s too late — by then, the choice is out of your hands.

📅 Book your free Property & Business Succession Audit today.

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