“A Will isn’t just about passing on assets — it’s about protecting the people you care about and making sure your wishes are respected. With careful planning, you can save your family unnecessary stress and significant tax.”

— Nigel Holland, Principal, Holland & Co Chartered Accountants

Wills and Executorships

Protect your family. Preserve your wishes. Plan with confidence.

A well-drafted Will ensures that your assets go exactly where you intend — with minimum delay, cost, and stress for those you leave behind.
At Holland & Co, we provide a personal and fully confidential service to help you create, review, and manage your Will and executorship arrangements.

With over 40 years of professional experience, Nigel Holland and his team ensure that your affairs are structured sensibly, tax-efficiently, and in accordance with your wishes.

Why having a Will matters

Many people delay making a Will — yet without one, the law decides how your estate is distributed. This can cause unnecessary tax liabilities, legal complications, and family disputes.

A properly written Will:

• • Ensures your assets pass to your chosen beneficiaries

  • Reduces potential Inheritance Tax (IHT) through effective planning

  • Appoints trusted executors to handle your estate efficiently

  • Protects business interests, property, and investments

  • Provides clarity for your loved ones during a difficult time

Our Will and Executorship Services

1. Will Preparation and Review
We prepare clear, legally valid Wills tailored to your individual and business circumstances.
We also review existing Wills to ensure they remain up to date with changes in your family, finances, or legislation.

2. Inheritance Tax Planning
As Chartered Accountants and Financial Advisers, we ensure your Will is structured to minimise IHT exposure through lifetime gifts, reliefs, and efficient use of exemptions.

3. Appointment of Executors
We guide you in appointing suitable executors — whether family, trusted friends, or professional advisers.
Alternatively, Holland & Co can act as your professional executor to ensure the estate is managed promptly and correctly.

4. Business and Shareholder Provisions
If you are a company director or business owner, your Will should coordinate with your company’s Articles, shareholders’ agreements, and succession plans.
We ensure business continuity and that your beneficiaries receive full value from your shareholding.

5. Power of Attorney Guidance
Alongside your Will, we can assist in arranging a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) for financial and health decisions, should you lose capacity in the future.

Why choose Holland & Co

• • Over 40 years’ experience advising individuals and business owners

  • Professional insight into tax, finance, and estate structuring

  • Confidential, personal service — handled by Nigel Holland directly

  • Integration with your wider tax and financial planning

  • Fixed-fee, transparent pricing with no hidden extras

Common Questions

Do I need a Will if I already have one from years ago?
Yes — it’s advisable to review your Will every three to five years, or after major life events such as marriage, divorce, or inheritance.

Can you act as my executor?
Yes. We can act as your professional executor to ensure your estate is handled efficiently, with full compliance and peace of mind for your family.

How much does it cost to make a Will?
We offer clear, fixed-fee pricing depending on complexity — from straightforward Wills to those involving trusts, business assets, or multiple beneficiaries.

Can you include my business in my Will?
Absolutely. We ensure your Will aligns with your company’s structure, shareholders’ agreements, and any partnership arrangements.

Will my Will reduce inheritance tax?
A properly structured Will can significantly reduce IHT. We’ll advise on tax planning strategies and reliefs available to your estate.

Take the next step

Ensure your affairs are in order and your family is protected.
Contact Holland & Co today to arrange a confidential consultation about your Will and executorship planning.

Tel: 0151 420 6666
Email: nigel@hollandandcompany.co.uk
Address: 102 Widnes Rd, Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 6AX