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Wills & Probate

 
Should you lose a member of the family it will be necessary to administer their affairs. Depending on the nature of the estate, this can be a time consuming and daunting task. We offer a comprehensive service.

Call us on 01245 216050 for an initial FREE chat with one of our solicitors.

Advising On...
Our advice team will listen to your particular circumstances and provide you with advice and support covering:

• The next steps you will need to give consideration to and what to do next
• Who can administer the estate and how
• What the legal, tax and administrative responsibilities are associated with the role
• The options and choices that are available to you when deciding what to do next

One of the first things we will ask you is whether there is an original Will or if there is not an original Will any letters or indeed any other document that was left indicating what was supposed to happen to the assets. Obviously an original Will is best but if you can only find a copy that will do for the time being. You may find that no Will was left and so this will be what is called an intestacy where the assets are divided according to law. We shall advise you further on this.

If you are the executor of a Will you will need to know what your roles and responsibilities are.

Being named as an Executor of a Will bears certain duties upon you when someone dies and this can take many months to complete. It is important to get it right because as the Executor you are legally responsible for administering the estate according to the terms of the Will. We can of course give you piece of mind knowing you have our expertise to deal with this for you.

This can be a very daunting prospect, especially once you come to realise that the role carries with it considerable administrative, legal and tax responsibilities. If you find yourself in this situation then call us now on 01245 216050 and we can help.

What will you need to pay?
We shall clearly set out what fees will be involved and make this as simple and easy for you as we can. We understand and appreciate that this is an emotional time for you and therefore you do not want the worry of large unexpected legal fees. There is no obligation when you first call us and we will give you as much help as we can. Once your initial questions have been answered we can then quote you for any further work you wish us to carry out. We can provide an all inclusive fixed fee service agreed with you before the commencement of this work if you prefer. We can also explain and discuss with you other fee structures that may be more suitable in the circumstances. Our Probate fees are taken from the estate meaning that in normal circumstances you would not generally bear the financial burden of administering the estate. This gives you the assurance that there will be no hidden costs and certainty as to what exactly needs to be paid.

Wills and Trusts

• All matters, from the simple to the complicated. You can be confident that all essential issues will be covered. If you wish we can act as executors thus ensuring continuity of legal advice to members of your family.
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Powers of Attorney

• A Power of Attorney will ensure your affairs are looked after effectively and accountably should you become temporarily or permanently incapable of managing your own affairs.
  A power can confer a general or specific authority over some or all of your property, with or without restrictions.
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