Whether you're in Hexham, Morpeth, Cramlington, Blyth, Ashington or Alnwick, the same rules decide what happens to your family if you die without a will or lose capacity without a power of attorney. Most families in Northumberland don't find out until it's too late.
The situations we hear about most
- Couples living together who assume they're protected. Without a will, an unmarried partner inherits nothing.
- Second marriages and step-families, where children from a first relationship can be left out.
- Parents with dementia who haven't made powers of attorney, leaving families facing the Court of Protection.
- Parents of disabled young people approaching 18, when parental responsibility ends.
- Homeowners worried about care fees and protecting the family home.
Where to start
- Take the two-minute family protection check.
- See who would inherit without a will.
- Compare the cost of not having an LPA.
- Parents of a disabled teenager: use the turning 18 checklist.
Families in Hexham, Morpeth, Cramlington, Blyth, Ashington and Alnwick: request a call back. We'll call you first, then, if it would help, introduce a specialist who covers Northumberland, telling you who they are before we pass on your details.
Frequently asked questions
Can you help me find someone local in Northumberland?
Yes. Request a call back with your postcode. We'll call you first to understand what you need and, if it would help, put you in touch with a specialist who covers your area, telling you who they are first.
Do I have to see someone in person?
Not always. Many wills and LPAs can be done by video call and post, though a home visit can be helpful for older or less mobile clients, or where capacity needs to be checked carefully.
Are the rules different in the North East?
No. The law on wills, intestacy and powers of attorney is the same across England and Wales.
Request a call back
Tell us a little about your situation and we'll call you, usually within one working day, to understand what you need. If it would help, we'll then put you in touch with a specialist, such as a solicitor who deals with wills and powers of attorney. We'll always tell you who they are before passing on your details. We don't give advice ourselves, and there's no obligation.