Sterling Ridge Legal prepares Lasting Powers of Attorney and Wills for clients in London and across England & Wales. Careful drafting, fixed fees, and registration handled end to end — so the documents are right the first time.
Most families only discover a missing LPA or an out-of-date Will at the worst possible moment. We make putting them in place straightforward.
An LPA lets people you trust make decisions for you if you lose the capacity to make them yourself. Without one, your family may face a long and costly application to the Court of Protection before they can act on your behalf.
A valid, up-to-date Will is the only way to be certain your estate passes to the people you choose. We draft Wills that are clear, practical, and built around your circumstances — and we explain every clause in plain English.
These aren't documents for later. Capacity can be lost suddenly — through accident or illness — and by then it is too late to put an LPA in place.
If you lose capacity without an LPA, your family cannot simply step in. They must apply to the Court of Protection for a deputyship — a process that typically takes months, involves ongoing supervision and fees, and may not appoint the person you would have chosen.
Die without a valid Will and the intestacy rules dictate who inherits your estate. Unmarried partners receive nothing automatically. Step-children are not included. The outcome frequently bears no resemblance to what the person would have wanted.
The Office of the Public Guardian rejects LPA applications for small mistakes — a signature in the wrong order, a date out of sequence, a missing witness. Each rejection means starting again: more delay, and another registration fee at risk.
We talk through your circumstances, family, and what you want to achieve. No obligation, no jargon — and a fixed fee quoted before anything begins.
We prepare your documents and walk you through every section, so you understand exactly what you are signing and why.
We guide the signing step by step. The order of signatures matters — errors mean rejection and delay, so we make sure it is right.
For LPAs, we manage submission to the Office of the Public Guardian and keep you updated until registration is confirmed.
A short conversation is all it takes to find out what you need, what it costs, and how quickly it can be in place.
Arrange a consultation →A new Will, an update, or LPAs for yourself or a family member — send a short note and we will come back to you within one business day.