MGF Wills & Estate Planning:
MARIE FORKAN
A few words from our founder…
âI started out learning about intestacy the hard way after both my parents were tragically killed without leaving Wills.
In the following years I was Legal Guardian to my siblings and a step-daughter, had three children of my own, and experienced a marriage break-up. So, whilst I understand ânormalâ family situations, I also have a deeper understanding of how complicated modern families can be!
After my parents died, I found myself trapped in a world of legal jargon and fighting through the court system to prevent my siblings going into the care system. In terms of being thrown in at the deep end I donât think the situation I found myself in could have been any worse. The most frustrating thing for me was that all of this stress (at what was already an incredibly difficult time) could have been avoided if my parents had just taken the time to write a Will. They didnât have a huge estate and I suspect they thought that there was no point in writing a Will as they didnât have very much to leave, I also think that because my siblings and I had all been Christened my parents thought that Godparents would automatically look after the younger children â what they didnât realise is that these arrangements are not recognised legally. After months of battling I was finally granted Guardianship of my minor siblings.
I had gained such a wealth of knowledge by this point â by sifting through various statutes, reading up on lots of case law and through various meetings with legal professionals that I decided that this was something I was truly passionate about. I decided to study for formal qualifications so that I could try to help other families avoid what my siblings and I had to go through. I passed the CILEx Level 6 Professional Higher Diploma in Law and Practice a few years later and have been practising ever since.â
Our Values
Protection
for your assets â we will guide you through your options and provide advice tailored to your specific circumstances.
Preservation
of your Estate â with careful planning you can significantly reduce your tax liabilities and the impact that care fees may have on your Estate.
Promise
to look after your loved ones â careful Estate Planning means that they can be looked after even after you are gone.
Professional
advice delivered in a friendly and concise manner.
Peace of Mind
we are qualified and regulated by the Society of Will Writers and the Institute of Professional Will writers and we hold ÂŁ2.5 million worth of Professional Indemnity Insurance.
What we do best
Will writing
Lasting Power of Attorney
Probate
Planning for our death is not something most of us enjoy doing but we do it to try and take some of the burden away from our loved ones. At MGF Wills & Estate Planning, we understand this and try to make your Estate Planning experience as straightforward as possible. We can guide you through the whole process and offer friendly advice tailored to your specific circumstances. We offer fixed fees so there are no nasty surprises and flexible appointments on days and times that suit you. We can fit in around your busy lives and talk when itâs convenient for you, whether that be daytime, evenings, weekends or even during your lunch break. It really doesnât have to be a headache and could actually save you and your family a lot of hassle in the long run!