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Lodge Brothers take steps to help reduce the Inheritance Tax payable
Jun 17th
One thing that you can be guaranteed of when you engage with a Lodge Brothers Legal attorney is that you will receive the personal touch. Lodge Brothers Legal Services are affiliated with the Lodge Brothers Funeral Directors family of companies with a unique past. In operation for over 240 years, the Lodge Brothers managed to grow throughout the UK for 8 generations, making them the epitome of the family business. As part of the services offered to their client base which spans the breadth and length of the UK, Lodge Brothers looked to increasing their funeral director services, with that of legal Services specifically related to the needs of the families who came to them, to say goodbye to their loved ones.
The complimentary services included probate Guildford assistance, drawing up of Wills and preparing Lasting Power of Attorneys. The Lodge Brothers name is one which you will be familiar with and this is because they are placed conveniently across the country, meaning that you and your family may well have already had dealings with them. Lodge Brothers Legal attorneys have followed suit and offer each individual service with the personal touch that you come to expect from the brand.
If you turn to social media you will notice that there are many competitors in the industry but if you are looking for experts in the field, with an elevated knowledge of probate Ashford, in your local area, then it’s the Lodge Brothers Probate Feltham services that will benefit you’re the most. Being able to meet with your personal attorney face to face makes it easier to have all of your questions answered, and it will be far easier to reach your Probate attorney when the time comes for you that you may need to meet with them face to face. Having a local solicitor gives you peace of mind, knowing that you are able to contact their offices in person, at any time.
Lodge Brothers probate Shepperton has access to over 40 offices across a vast area in the UK stretching from Surrey, through Middlesex and into Berkshire allowing for face-to-face meetings in all of these areas. Should you prefer to contact your attorney through online options, that is always an equally possible alternative.
Offering 3 service levels to ensure affordability and adaptability, there is a suitable option for everyone. Chose Bronze level, where the application remains with the appointed Executor of the estate, however our Executors will help to prepare all probate forms and make the application at the probate registry. With the Silver Service level, appointed Executors remain responsible for registering the death with all asset holders. Executors will establish the assets and liabilities at date of death while we complete the probate papers, Inheritance tax forms and apply for the Grant. Our attorneys will register the death certificate with the asset holders.
Choosing a Gold level service, Lodge Brothers probate Walton attorneys will ascertain the date of death assets, liabilities of the estate, complete all the probate papers, Inheritance Tax forms and apply for the Grant.
Lodge Brothers Legal Services is regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority.
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Lodge Brothers Funeral Directors Clandon
Jun 14th
Lodge Brothers began as a family business currently run by six members of the Lodge family who are seventh generation funeral directors Clandon. While the current extended Lodge Family across the UK is not necessarily blood-related, the bonds between all of the funeral directors at Lodge Brothers still run deep because of the shared heritage they have and because of the common goal that they share. This is to ensure that each person who crosses their doorstep knows that they are in safe hands and can rest assured that no detail is overlooked. With so much experience and a deep love for what can only be called a vocation, Lodge Brothers funeral directors East Horsley provide many options for the funerals, which honours the memory of the deceased.
Lodge Brothers Funeral Directors Godalming are unequivocally the most accessible funeral Directors in the country which means that you do not have to go far to find us when the times comes that you should be looking for a Funeral Director. 2020 began with the harsh reality that we all need to expect the unexpected. Covid 19 has caused mayhem across the country and globally and sadly resulted in the passing of a great many people both young and old. While the older members of our country and those with underlying health issues, have been struck down the most, it does not mean that a person can afford to be nonchalant. Each person has the responsibility of taking action to ensure his or her health and safety and that of those whom are closest. Lodge Brothers have seen first-hand how this global pandemic has affected many families which is why we are so grateful for the dedicated Lodge Brothers team who compassionately assist families at their time of grief.
Funeral directors have to focus on two major areas: taking care of the logistics and legalities involved in the passing of a person, as well as taking care of the emotional aspects ensuring that the life of the person who has departed is respected and celebrated in the way in which they lived. But to the Funeral directors at Lodge Brothers, this is not a stranger who has passed away… it’s your family and who becomes our family which is why we treat each instance with the love and respect we would give if it WAS our own family. No request is too much to ask and no need is less important than the next as every single decision which has to be made for help finalise the person’s life, is of utmost importance in order for you be supported the journey that you find yourself facing. Nothing is more important to Lodge Brothers than to ensure that we are always here to help…
Lodge Brothers Family-owned and managed for 7 generations
Oct 16th
Our family had no idea what we were about to face when our family was struck down by corona virus in May of 2020. Living with my elderly mother and father-in-law was intended to keep them financially stable and safe in their latter years and it was a choice our family made, to ensure that we would always be just a door-knock away when every they needed us for the small things or the big things. One of those big things happened to our family at the end of April as the country locked down to protect each other from… well… each other. Since my mother and father in law were of the vulnerable age to the deadly virus, we endeavoured to take every precaution to ensure that they were isolated and that all exposure opportunities were limited. Like many other families around the UK, it became priority to ensure that there was as little risk to the family as we could physically mitigate.
As it so happened, with a number of additional underlying comorbidities, my mother-in-law began to display some of the symptoms including fever, dry cough and severe headaches and was subsequently collected on the May Day bank holiday 2020 and taken via ambulance to New Victoria Hospital. After testing positive, the hospital placed her in high care on a respirator and we waited with heavy hearts for 3 days as she used all of her energy to fight off the virus. Finally, in the early hours of Tuesday 5 May, she lost her fight and passed away leaving my father-in-law and her two grown son’s and their families, reeling with disbelief and immeasurable sadness that this virus is so destructive. From there everything became a bit of a blur and we immediately started looking for funeral directors to assist us with the preparation of the funeral. Just a few minutes’ drive from the hospital we found the Funeral Directors New Malden branch of Lodge Brothers funeral directors who responded immediately, despite us contacting them in the exceedingly early hours of the business day, to our every need.
When we arrived at the Lodge Brothers office later that day, the staff were extremely compassionate and prioritised our needs, from the minute we walked in. Their professionalism and compassion made us feel like we were the only family in the whole world, who was going through the passing of a loved one. All plans came together seamlessly as Kerry listened carefully to all our requests calmly and with 100% attention to detail which we so appreciated as everything was all so very overwhelming to process and decision-making was particularly difficult. Lodge Brothers staff went over and above to get us through the difficult time, which was especially helpful for my father-in-law whose whole life had changed in an instance. We thank Lodge Brothers Funerals and while we don’t look forward to it, we will trust you to help our family when we need to, in the future.
Funeral directors Ascot, Funeral directors Shepherds Bush are there for you family in time of grief!
PROBATE • WILLS • LASTING POWERS OF ATTORNEY WITH LODGE BROTHERS
Feb 15th
What is probate and why is it necessary to involve an attorney in the process of probate proving? It may not be necessary for a person to use an attorney for this process however if this is something that you are not familiar with, it is highly recommended for you to let an attorney assist you in order to ensure that everything is completed and assessed as it should be. Without the appropriate experience in this area, the situation can be over-whelming and may end up cost you in the long run.
Lodge Brothers probate Guildford Legal services employees are not only familiar with the process, and they have also dedicated their life’s work to offering the best service and expertise to those who seek them out for assistance. After the passing of your family member or loved one, a person has many difficult decisions to make, least of which is dealing with the will of the person who has passed away. What happens if the will is not verified or is contested at court? Well this is the time when its better to hand over to the professionals.
A probate estate comprises of all the assets and liabilities that a person has when they pass away. These assets and liabilities are verified by proving that the Will that the person has left behind if they have indeed left a Will and instructions therein, is a genuine instruction from the departed as to how they would like their estate to be dealt with and settled. Assets include everything that the deceased physically owned both specified and unspecified in the last Will and testament. All the possessions that a person has, must be dealt with correctly at the time of passing, no matter how big or small, no matter how valuable, be it emotionally or financially. Probate is an active process that helps to sort the estate of the passed individual out as intended.
The process of probate Feltham can sometimes be sorted out in as little as 6 months, in some cases. can take as long as 2 years or more to assess and verify. The timeframe of the probate Weybridge process depends on the complexity of the estate which can also be affected when the Will is disputed by a family member. Some small estates are the rare exception to the process and may not require probate Sunbury at all. A court supervised process, probates can be a complex procedure.
Lodge Brothers probate Ashford legal services, partner to the Lodge Brothers family of funeral directors, have the know-how of the legal process of probate to ensure a stress-free process. Once all is said and done there are only benefits to contact Legal Brothers Legal Service attorneys, Sophie, Emily and Hannah, to assist you with this emotionally draining process. Services for probate can be agreed to and paid for ahead of time which will ease the process at the end of the day and ensure that the estate is correctly and accurately handled as preferred.
Contact probate Woking, probate Sunbury and probate West Byfleet for any legal advice regarding your loved ones.
WHY CHOOSE LODGE BROTHERS?
Feb 13th
Lodge Brothers funeral directors are continuously trying to improve their services to make your life simpler at a time that is, more often than not, a very complicated one. For this reason, Lodge Brothers branches are located as close to the local register office Chelsea as physical possible so that you can catch a short bus, taxi drive or even walk through to the Lodge Brother branch, after completing the paperwork at the register office Ealing local to your whereabouts.
Lodge Brothers Funeral Directors have been in operation for generation upon generation and every one of the associated funeral directors are called to help others in navigating this part of their lives, seamlessly and with as little stress as physically and emotionally possible, while they literally hold your hand through the entire process. So much so that when you look back on the events of the time, you will be forgiven for not really remembering how everything fell into place the way it did; effortless and as if it was already planned ahead of time. This is how efficient Lodge Brothers Funeral Directors are. From the moment that you receive the news, through to the registering at the nearest register office Camden, will take you through a process that you have probably never thought about before, so naturally, by the time you reach the funeral directors office, you will be feeling completely overwhelmed. Lodge Brother has assisted hundreds of thousands of families and loved ones through this process which means that from the moment that you walk in through the doors, they have you in their most capable hands.
Lodge Brothers services include a pre-paid option which, if you have planned beforehand, can really help smooth the process over, as everything will be decided ahead of time. However, if this is not something that you had previously considered, you will still be in safe hands as you are navigated through all of the many decisions which you must face at the end of the day. To make things easier, Lodge Brothers’ Price match promise means that if you can find a funeral service at a cheaper cost, Lodge Brothers will match that cost on presentation of a written quote. So why not save the time and money and experience the exceptional service and professionalism that is guaranteed when you choose any of the branches across the country? All the branches boast exceptional facilities so regardless of which register office Farnham you find yourself visiting, you are assured of being just a short distance away from a Lodge Brothers. If you are not sure where to go having left the register office Feltham, simply call or email any of the staff who are available twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, three hundred and sixty-five days a year.
Rest assured that your family member will rest at peace when you use one of our capable team members to care for each and every aspect of the day, making sure that no detail what-so-ever is left unattended so that by the time the day is over, you will also feel at peace.
Ask a professional lawyer to assist you with Probate
Aug 11th
There are specific times in every person’s life where they rely on the dependability and reliability of a business or service provider, to really step up to the plate and provide them with the absolute best possible advice, care, and experience. Our lives are punctuated with major events and ceremonies which we pass through as our lives progress. One of the most important ceremonies comes at the end of a person’s life when it comes time for our loved ones to usher in a new phase of their own lives, which excludes us.
When this time does come, at possibly one of the hardest roads that a family or person can travel along, it gives us a sense of peace knowing that we have done everything that we possibly can do to make sure that the road that our loved ones have to travel, has been made easier through our foresight and planning for this time. Lodge Brothers Legal Services, has a strong and steady reputation within their communities, for being well liked and respected for their quality of service and their absolute attention to detail.
Lodge Brothers Legal Services has decades of legal experience and the desire to ensure that they offer services of ultimate quality to whoever may walk across their doorway. Offering assistance with Wills, probate and lasting powers of attorneys, their offering is a synergistic one. Lodge Brothers probate Weybridge has always provided a one-stop shop and the addition of these legal services is there to alleviate difficult times for families when times get tougher than one person can handle.
Lodge Brothers Legal Services has taken probate one step further by offering, for the first time, a service which is based on a once-off fee. This is because Lodge brothers feel that the times when lawyers get to charge on an hourly basis, is over and they would like to be accessible to everyone in a completely transparent way, with a completely affordable and stable fee structure for all, allowing more people access to their probate Shepperton services. So many people pass away without a Will or having prepared what the industry calls a DIY Will. Lodge Brothers Legal Services contemplates on how often these DIY Wills prove to be unsuccessful because of errors made on the will, such as not signing or witnessing the document. Asking a professional lawyer to assist you with this final life document, could make all the difference when it comes time for your passing. Having a properly drawn up Will, will ensure that your estate and probate is dealt with as you intended to see it be dealt with.
All of the fees for probate services which are on offer, are fixed, including fixed-fee probate services starting from £350 excluding VAT. Probate Feltham services are required in instances where there is a property which needs to be sold or ownership transferred to one or more individuals. Similarly when there are shares which need to be sold or transferred and always when there is one or more bank account to be closed. Lodge Brothers Legal Services are the experts you need to speak for you when you can no longer.
Alternative funeral ideas
Aug 8th
Lodge Brothers Funeral directors are the family that your family can trust and turn to when faced with the daunting and emotionally demanding task of arranging a funeral for your loved one. Lodge Brothers Funeral directors have been in the business for nearly 240 years, in the UK and you can expect the same original quality and level of service, in every aspect of the company’s services. Forward thinking Lodge Brothers can assist you with each and every aspect related to the passing of a loved one, from the moment your need arises, until the moment the coffin lid closes for the final time, you know you are in the hands of the best in the business.
Arranging a funeral is something that you hopefully do not have to experience too often in your life-time. But when the need arises, what better place to turn than to the family-orientated company which deals with funerals on a daily basis. The importance of the event can never be over-stated as this is the time that you have to process your grief and say your final goodbye. Not matter whether the passing of your loved one was sudden and unexpected, or if the passing was expected and brings a sense of relief, there is always a process of grieving that must be experienced in order to help with letting go and dealing with the loss experienced. Sometimes a funeral was not expected and the beloved may not have prepared sufficiently or at all, for the event. Sometimes there is a Will that has been prepared, but in some cases, the Will may be incorrectly completed, not witnessed or signed, meaning that a legal representative will need to get involved in assisting with the details of the probate.
Lodge Brothers team of funeral directors are ready to take over at a moment’s notice. In other instances, pre-paid funeral packages where the deceased has the opportunity to fully prepare all of the various details of the passing in much detail, with the assistance of Lodge Brothers funeral packages which are available to suit any pocket. Lodge Brothers’ pre-paid plans take into account the bespoke memorial package “wish list” of the deceased and are executed exactly to plan. This is an important aspect psychologically for many people who have specific desires for how and where they say their final goodbye to their loved ones. So often, people have a very specific vision for the end of days and preparing this ahead of time, on a pre-paid plan, gives them peace of mind knowing that they will have the send-off that they wish for, all the while, making sure that there is very little responsibility or decision-making to be done by their families. Lodge Brothers Funeral directors understand full-well the importance of saying goodbye your way while protecting clients against rising inflation-driven costs, related to having a funeral.
Modern floral tributes, memorials, and individual keepsake jewellery requests can be made in advance or at the time of the passing, for the convenience of the grieving family. Provide your loved one with the ultimate tribute to their life in a way that shows that their life made a difference in yours.
Funeral Directors you can reply on
Apr 11th
As human beings, we often spend time pondering our humanity. We think about how we might pass away some day, wondering if it will be sooner than later, quick or drawn out. And often after thoughts such as these have passed through our minds, we swiftly move on to the more pressing issues we have in our lives. Death is a certainty but when it will happen is not. We always feel as if there is another time to think about it and deal with the specifics. There is enough life admin to sort out in our daily lives keeping us occupied, that we end up dodging the thoughts about the logistics of our passing, to the back of the list of many things to do. Sometimes, when life changes dramatically, like when a new baby joins the family or a divorce occurs, we think about updating our wills (if we even have one prepared) or making plans for our end of life. But more often than not, we put a pin in it and years or decades can pass by before we even wain to think about it again.
My funeral. What do I want for MY funeral? You may not be sure about where to begin planning this event but Lodge Brothers Funeral Directors does and they are the professionals that you need to facilitate and guide you through the preparation of every aspect of any funeral. Whether you are planning for your own or if you are planning that of a loved one who has recently passed away, you can find all of the help that you need at Lodge Brothers funeral directors London. The fact is that until you have experienced an event such as a funeral, where you have had to make all of the arrangements and consider all of the logistics involved, you simply can never know the full extent of what is involved. Besides arranging for flights and accommodation for family coming in from out of town, preparing eulogies, posting obituaries, booking churches and the like, there are a myriad of other aspects which you will have to deal with. This is where having a professional company who you can trust to assist you with the many things which have to be done, can never be over emphasised. No matter how simple or elaborate, expensive or budget-minded, traditional or modern, Lodge Brothers funeral directors will guide you through every aspect of the service while providing you with the highest levels of service. Both Lodge Brothers and their trust service providers are on hand throughout the whole event.
Planning your own funeral can save your loved ones a lot of emotional distress. So why not come through and visit one of our dedicated funeral directors London for a the best advise on how to plan and budget for any funeral. Or you can log on to the website and view the interactive funeral guide on how to arrange a funeral, what needs to be done following a death, whether it be expected or unexpected, plus all other aspects regarding the professional funeral services Lodge Brothers offers.
Organise your Will and Probate will be easy with Lodge Brothers Legal Services
Apr 6th
When a parent, sibling or anyone near and dear to us passes away, a series of events are placed in motion, which can leave the surviving relatives in a state of emotional and financial upheaval. It is surprising how relatively few individuals prepare for the event of their passing. Lodge Brothers Legal Services probate Guildford believe that if anyone were to put themselves in the shoes of those left behind; those who are required to deal with the estates and legal affairs of the deceased; and if they knew what was involved in the probate legal process, as well as the potential liability the family members may face as a result of making a mistake in the probate process… no one would think twice about preparing a Will and allocating an executor for their estate. Lodge Brother probate Ashford assistance is tailor-made to ensure that the process is executed in the smoothest possible way, with the least emotional stress possible for the living relatives.
When someone passes away, almost always, the estate must go through the probate process. This means that the majority of people in the UK need to be aware of the fact that their estate will need to endure the probate process. Lodge Brother Legal Service provides assistance throughout the counties of Surrey, Middlesex and Berkshire. Linked to the Legal Brothers family of companies, Legal Services probate Feltham, probate Woking, probate Weybridge and many more locations are able to provide you with their unique service.
Legal Brothers probate Sunbury is made easier with the assistance of the solicitors from Lodge Brothers Legal Services who will personally meet with you in order to advise you about your estate, how best to prepare your Will and to facilitate you with your estate and probate Shepperton. These legal services will be required by all individuals at the time of their passing as the probate court is the only legal entity which enables your Will to be executed. Even when your Will has been prepared, the process is very seldom an easy one, especially for someone who is not familiar with legal terminology such as “joint-tenancy with rights of survivorship”. Lodge Brother Legal Services assists with all Probate West Byfleet and has the expertise and experience to assist families through this daunting legal process because the truth is that even when a Will has been prepared, there may, and often does, arise complicated aspects which are not quite so clear cut as one may assume, especially for those who are wealthy or if there is a complex family structure.
Don’t let probate be the last thing that your loved ones have to deal with after your passing. Allow the best opportunity to go through the grieving process while not having to deal with all the legalities of the end of life. Lodge Brothers Legal Services probate Walton offer a free, no obligation quote based on their unique tailor-made options which are designed to offer you the service you require, at the best suitable fee, perfect for your specific, current life circumstances.
Lodge Brothers legal services including Wills, Probate and Power of Attorney
Jul 15th
There is nothing in life as certain as death and taxes. Attributed to Benjamin Franklin for putting this truth of life into plain text for all to remember, there is certainly no truer statement about life. Life is at best, unpredictable and no one can blame a person for spending most of their lives, avoiding the topic of their death or the passing of someone they love. It is undeniable that of all the things in life that we wish to spend time to worry about, death does not make the top of the list. Yet if you think about how much time and energy goes into protecting life, it makes sense that equal energy should be affording to the loss of life.
The cost of living is high. Medical services and insurances are perpetually increasing in costs. Taking steps to finance yourself in your retirement years is expensive but must be planned in advance otherwise the rising costs of inflation will stifle your options. As you age and finally reach retirement age, not everyone has the luxury of having had the chance to set themselves up to afford their own lives in their later years, once retirement age has been reached.
What happens to older folk as they age. True that the costs of child-raising should drop as your children become independent and begin to have jobs of their own. The cost of educating your children falls away as they begin to set themselves up in life to be able to independently afford their own lifestyles and families. Older folks may choose to downsize their homes, cars and other aspects of their lives which may have previously been necessary.
The picture that is given to us of our the golden age of retirement is that of restful afternoon naps and travelling abroad to sun-filled countries. But what if, as in life, the unexpected happens? How do you account for the unaccountable? The only way to do that is to expect the unexpected. And when it comes to your passing, or old age, the best thing that you can do as a young person, is speak to people who are experts in this area. Lodge Brothers offer comprehensive legal services including Wills, Probate and Power of Attorney Walton 0n Thames.
There are things that are vital for a young person to do in order to prepare in order to protect the ones around them from unexpected financial problems caused from your passing. The first and most important thing to do is to prepare a Will. When someone dies without a Will, the issues can be numerous and unpredictable. Life is complicated, so preparing a Will helps to ensure that your passing doesn’t complicate the lives of those closest to you. Having a Will not only allows you to advise on things such as how and where you would like to be buried, who will receive your possessions and to what degree, it also takes the strain off the lives of those around you… by choosing an attorney to help with your affairs while in probate, you ease the strain on your family members significantly. For peace of mind contact Lodge Brothers Power of Attorney Weybridge.
Contact Power of Attorney Guildford for more information, a free no obligation quote or initial advice…