A legal lawyer is your best source of information about Probate
Lodge Brothers Legal Services attorneys are often asked to explain what exactly probate is. The answer is that probate is part of the legal process which takes place after someone has passed on and involves proving to the court, that the Will of the deceased, is a true, valid and an legal document. This is important in that we need to ensure that the last wish of the deceased, is honoured. The last will and testament is essentially the final word from the deceased regarding whereby he or she decides who their property, their valuables and possessions, are distributed to those for whom they were intended. It is a sad truth that some people do die without a valid will and when this happens, it leaves their estate vulnerable to manipulation by those left behind.
Anyone who has had to deal with the estate of a family member who has no valid Will may already know how stressful this can be and how sometimes, things can go badly when family members battle it out for what they believe was “promised” to them during the life of their beloved. Even small family units have ended up in turmoil over how to split the possessions of a parent or sibling appropriately. Imagine how stressful this time would be if there were a large and extended family, with split and second or even third families resulting from divorce, would be. What should happen if a couple were separated when one were to pass away without a Will… would that spouse still be entitled to the belongings of the partner who they have separated from? And what if there were a new partner who considered themselves more entitled to certain beloved possessions? Lodge Brothers Legal Services attorneys have assisted thousands of households to navigate difficult situations such as these.
At a time like this, your probate Feltham attorney is more than just someone to provide you with legal services and advise. Your legal attorney is your knowledgeable partner who has both experience in the law as well as experience in family dynamics and how they can affect the family during complicated scenarios. It is important, when tempers may flare, to make the best choices with the deceased person's wishes in mind, but also with the potential benefactors in mind. Any legal attorney with experience in this area will be able to listen to the needs of everyone in the family objectively and provide a neutral solutions which takes into account both their previous experience with the courts as well as the application of the law and how it will impact the family. A legal lawyer is your best source of information when emotions run high and decision making seems impossible. Turning to the law can help to make decisions which appear to be “shades of grey”, into a version of black and white that cuts through the tension and emotion which can be a gift for those grappling with choices and demands of aggrieved families.
Turn to the family that you can trust to assist you with the process of probate Sunbury. At a times of great emotion, your legal attorney could be your best solution.
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When a family member or loved one dies, dealing with estate administration is often the last thing on a person’s mind. We offer an efficient, professional and above all personal service to make your life easier at such a distressing time.
When a person dies leaving a valid Will, the appointed Executors need to apply for a Grant of Probate to administer the Deceased’s estate. If there is no Will, the laws of intestacy apply, and the law sets out which family member is entitled to apply for a Grant of Letters of Administration and administer the estate.
The process of administering an estate is commonly known as probate and involves:
- ascertaining the value of the Deceased’s assets and liabilities;
- dealing with the Inland Revenue Inheritance Tax return;
- preparing the probate papers;
- applying to the Probate Registry for the Grant of Probate or Grant of Letters of Administration; and
- collecting in the assets of the estate and settling the liabilities once the Grant is received.
Probate will be required to sell or transfer a house, sell or transfer shares and in most cases to close bank accounts. The assistance required by the Executors will depend on the finances of the Deceased, the terms of the Will, the family circumstances and how much work the Executors are willing or able to do.
OUR PROBATE SERVICES
Lodge Brothers Legal Services offer 3 levels of service to suit your requirements.
Fixed Fee from £250 (£300 inc. VAT):
- Executors prepare all probate forms;
- Executors make a personal application to the probate registry;
- We will check the forms are completed correctly; and
- Responsibility for the application remains with Executors.
Fixed Fee from £750 (£900 inc. VAT) plus disbursements:
- Executors responsible for registering death with all asset holders;
- Executors establish the assets and liabilities at date of death; and
- We will complete the probate papers, Inheritance tax forms and apply for the Grant of Probate.
Fixed Fee from £1,500 (£1,800 inc. VAT ) plus disbursements: This is our most complete service which will relieve you of the heavy burden of dealing with the estate when your thoughts are elsewhere.
- It ensures that probate is obtained quickly and efficiently.
- We will register the death certificate with the asset holders;
- We will ascertain the date of death assets and liabilities of the estate; and
- We will complete all the probate papers, Inheritance Tax forms and apply for the Grant of Probate.
