Estate planners in Brighton
Compare 4 of the cheapest BCEP-trained estate planners covering Brighton and the surrounding East Sussex area. Fixed prices, verified planners, no obligation.
Estate planning in Brighton
Sorting out your affairs in Brighton, from the Regency squares of Kemptown to the family streets of Hove, Hanover and Preston Park? Ask an Estate Planner is a free, independent way to compare fixed-price quotes from BCEP-trained estate planners who cover the city and the wider Sussex coast. Whether you need a straightforward will, a trust, Lasting Powers of Attorney, or help with probate after a loss, you tell us what you're looking for and we match you with BCEP-trained planners nearby. No pushy sales calls, no jargon, no obligation. Just clear, upfront prices and plain-English advice so you can choose with confidence.
Property is the single biggest reason estate planning matters here. Brighton and neighbouring Hove sit among the priciest places to buy outside London, and a typical family home can comfortably sit in the £450,000 to £600,000 range, with seafront and Regency homes in Brunswick, Kemptown and the Hove avenues reaching well beyond. That means a great many households are already above the £325,000 inheritance tax nil-rate band before savings, pensions or investments are counted. The residence nil-rate band of up to £175,000 can help when a main home passes to children or grandchildren, and married couples or civil partners can often combine allowances so up to £1 million passes free of IHT in the right circumstances. It isn't only central Brighton: firm values in Lewes, Haywards Heath, Burgess Hill and along the coast through Shoreham-by-Sea, Worthing and Eastbourne mean the same questions crop up across the area, while more modestly priced spots like Newhaven, Peacehaven and Portslade still benefit from clear wills and properly registered LPAs. A local planner who knows these markets can tell you honestly whether IHT planning is something you need to consider, or whether a solid will and LPAs are enough.
What you can compare
The average home in Brighton is worth around £475,000. Estates above the £325,000 inheritance tax nil-rate band can face 40% tax — so it’s worth knowing where you stand before you plan.
Single Will
from £90One person
Wills for a Couple
from £150Two people (mirror wills)
Single LPA
from £99One person, one document
Both LPAs
from £179One person, both documents
Couple LPA Set
from £319Both LPAs for both of you
Trust Will + LPAs
from £400Protecting your home & decisions
Complete Estate Plan
from £600Everything, sorted in one go
Areas covered near Brighton
Brighton estate planning FAQs
How much does a will or LPA cost in the Brighton area?
Prices vary by planner and by how complex your situation is, which is exactly why we show fixed quotes upfront. A single will is usually one of the more affordable services, with mirror wills for couples often offered at a combined rate. Lasting Powers of Attorney are quoted per document, and remember the Office of the Public Guardian charges a separate £92 registration fee for each LPA. Trusts and tax planning cost more because they take more work. Comparing several local quotes side by side helps you see what's fair before you commit.
Given Brighton house prices, will my estate face inheritance tax?
Possibly. With many Brighton and Hove homes worth more than the £325,000 nil-rate band, plenty of estates are in scope before other assets are added. The good news is that the residence nil-rate band of up to £175,000 can apply when your main home passes to children or grandchildren, and married couples or civil partners can often combine allowances so up to £1 million passes free of IHT. From April 2027, most unused pension funds are also expected to count. A local planner can review your position and tell you honestly whether tax planning is worthwhile.
What does the probate process involve if a relative in Sussex has died?
In England and Wales, probate is handled by HM Courts and Tribunals Service, with most applications made online since 2019. Broadly, you value the estate, work out whether any inheritance tax is due and report it, apply for the grant of probate, then collect in the assets, settle debts and distribute what remains under the will or the intestacy rules. It can be time-consuming, particularly where property in places like Lewes or Worthing must be valued and sold. An estate planner can handle the administration for you, or simply guide you through the steps.