Do I need a solicitor to create a Trust?

It is very difficult to set up Trusts without a Solicitor and any attempt to do so carries the risk of costly mistakes.

Many people come to us enquiring about putting their family home into Trust to avoid it being used for paying care home fees, unaware that the local authority can challenge a Trust if they believe it was set up for the purpose of avoiding paying for care.

In addition, you may have to pay a charge every ten years after the Trust was created, which might mean that the fund is not financially viable.