About Zuhair
Helping Families Plan for the Future with Confidence
I'm Zuhair Merali, founder of Zuhair Estate Solutions, an independent estate-planning business established in 2012.
I set up Zuhair Estate Solutions with the aim of helping individuals, couples and families understand their estate-planning options and put appropriate arrangements in place to protect themselves, their loved ones and their wishes for the future.
Estate planning can sometimes feel complicated or like something that can be dealt with another day. My approach is to make the process clear, personal and straightforward, taking the time to understand each client's circumstances and explain their options in language that makes sense.
My Experience
I have worked in estate planning since establishing Zuhair Estate Solutions in 2012.
As part of setting up the business, I completed an intensive estate-planning training programme, designed to develop my understanding across the key areas of estate planning. I also completed the assessments required to partner with Countrywide Tax & Trust Corporation, providing Zuhair Estate Solutions with access to their oversight facility.
Professional development has continued to be an important part of my work. I undertake regular Continuing Professional Development (CPD) sessions, covering a range of estate-planning topics, to continually broaden my knowledge and understanding.
My experience includes helping clients with:
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Lasting Powers of Attorney
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Wills and estate planning
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Trusts and asset protection
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Inheritance and succession planning
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Business succession planning
A Particular Focus on Lasting Powers of Attorney
One area I'm particularly passionate about is helping people understand the importance of Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs).
People can sometimes assume that being married or having close family automatically gives someone general legal authority to make important decisions for them if they become unable to make those decisions themselves.
An LPA provides a way to plan, by choosing the people you trust and giving them appropriate legal authority to make the decisions covered by the LPA when it can lawfully be used.
We work with individuals and couples to explain the differences between Property and Financial Affairs LPAs and Health and Welfare LPAs, helping them understand their options and put appropriate arrangements in place for their circumstances.
A Personal Approach
For me, estate planning isn't simply about completing documents.
It's about understanding who and what you're trying to protect.
All family's circumstances are different. That's why I believe in taking the time to have a proper conversation, understand what somebody wants to achieve and explain the available options clearly.
Whether you're putting LPAs in place as a couple, reviewing existing arrangements or considering your wider estate planning, my aim is to ensure you understand your options and feel comfortable with the decisions you're making.
Professional Standards
Zuhair Estate Solutions is registered with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) and maintains Professional Indemnity Insurance providing cover of £2 million for any one claim.
We are also working towards membership of the BEST Foundation, a professional membership body for estate-planning professionals.
Pursuing membership forms part of our wider commitment to professional standards, accountability, continuing professional development and providing clients with a high standard of service.
UK-Wide, Personal Service
Zuhair Estate Solutions works with clients throughout the UK, with consultations conducted remotely via Microsoft Teams.
This enables us to provide a personal and accessible service while giving clients the convenience of discussing their circumstances and estate-planning requirements from their own home.
If you're considering Lasting Powers of Attorney or your wider estate planning and would like to understand the options available to you, we'd be happy to have an initial conversation.
