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5Jun/230

A Vast Majority of those People are Unprepared for End of Life

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Life inevitably tends to get away from us, with busy family lives, balancing mental, emotional and physical well-being, care-taking responsibilities, logistics of time and energy and generally trying to squeeze it all in and doing the things that need doing being more of a focus for the average individual. List of things to do can often extend over to page 2 as we try to stay on top of our lives. Which is why our end-of-life plans tend to come at the end of the list… after all, this isn’t something that has to be dealt with now, right? Not necessarily and unfortunately for some, this time of life comes to us sooner than later and we are forced to take a long hard look at how we want to manage our end of life.

Helen MacDiarmid

Statistics show that roughly 1/3rd of people living in the UK die intestate resulting in extreme emotional and financial hardship being placed on families. Without a will in place, you risk negatively affecting those you love the most at a time when they are already suffering.  Your will is your last opportunity to tell your loved ones what your preferences are and to wde them when you are not physically here to do so. Having a will ensures that your last wishes are enforced and this can have a lasting impact on your family once you are gone. Not preparing a will may result in your estate being distributed to members of your family who may well not be your preferred inheritor.

The process of probate is the legal process which occurs when a person passes and is how your estate is legally assessed. Probate Guildford attorneys at Lodge Brothers offer probate services which assist individuals with preparing for their end of life. Contacting Probate Ashford attorneys empowers you to finalise all aspects of your life, the way in which you would choose allowing you to have your final choices carried out as you would have done if you were still able. Not planning for your estate via your will, you leave much to chance.

If you have not lived your life leaving all matters to chance, why let it be the case in your demise. No other individual truly knows your wishes and desires so when you pass away without a will, you effectively leave your estate to be governed by the laws of intestacy meaning that everything that you have accrued in your life is now governed by a set of rules enforced by the courts. These rules prioritise married or civil partners and close relatives inheriting your estate under the laws of intestacy which means that the courts may assign your possessions to someone who you had never intended them for.

Lodge Brothers legal attorneys specialise exclusively in Probate, Wills and Power of Attorney. Probate Feltham is the process which confirms who will handle a person's estate after their death and it is important to have as it is a legal requirement. Probate is a complicated system which is best handled by a competent probate attorney. Aspects of the probate Ashford process include, establishing the value of your assets and liabilities, finalising Inheritance Tax, applying for Probate Registry for the Grant of Probate or Grant of Letters of Administration. Lodge Brothers offer caring and practical legal advice efficiently and professionally to make your life easier during distressing times.

6Apr/200

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.

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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.

17Jan/200

Trusted Lodge Brothers professional attorneys

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Lodge Brothers is the familiar, well-known nationwide organisation who recently created a new division of their business, Lodge Brothers Legal services. Established to assist with all of the legal aspects pertaining to the end of life-affairs of an individual who is now no longer around to take care of personal and financial details. Here you can expect expert help from the family you can turn to.

One of the earliest things that a individual will need as they begin to grown into adulthood, is a bank account in order to manage their financial transactions and this is the first step towards independence. The vast majority of UK residence and citizens would have their own bank accounts from a substantially early age. As school and studies finish and young adults move into the working world a person may begin gain assets: perhaps different modes of transport, items of value, sentimental pieces, electronic devices and more. A person may then become the parent or guardian of baby or young child which may result in the purchasing or renting of accommodation which is needed to house and keep your family safe and provided for. One might even begin to accrue assets and wealth, create trusts or investing in shares. However sometimes, life takes a turn for the poorest and can become difficult as we manage our finances and assets which may result in a loss of income or major debt of some kind resulting from unforeseen circumstances. This too needs to managed.

Life brings endless scenarios which, at the end of the day, will need to be considered, assessed and finalised. Understandably, there are legal aspects to this process that require a specialist to step in with professional advice in order to assist. Turn to Lodge Brothers Legal Service Ashford for expert advice and a free no-obligation quote.

After our passing, that bank account which we open early in life will need to be finalised and closed, debtors and creditors assessed. This requires an appointed professional who will handle this detail and many others. Fortunately, legal service Weybridge is the sole focus for the team of Lodge Brothers legal advisors. Attorneys at law who are intimately familiar with what needs to be done to finalise an individual’s estate, ensuring any debts or monies are handled in line with tax and other legal requirements and that any assets, monies, trusts and sentimental keepsakes or items of value,  are correctly handled in line with your final wishes, as prescribed by your Will.

Legal service Guildford related to the funeral industry include allocating power of attorney, management of probate which is managed by Lodge Brothers Legal service Woking attorneys who work directly with the courts in order to finalise estates, assets, debts and finalizing who will be taking ownership of these aspects of your life now that you are no longer around to deal with them. An attorney of this kind is of great value to your family, friends and loved ones during difficult and complicated times. Guaranteed to assist with any Legal service Ashford, your affairs can be trusted to Lodge Brothers professional attorneys in around the UK.