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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.
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.
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…
Have you got a will?
Mar 14th
Every person should have a will, only 30% of people in the UK have made a will, a will is where you state how you would like to distribute your property, name an executor, name guardians for children, distribute money and jewellery etc. Having a will also means that you, rather than the state, decide who gets your property when you die. Wills Guildford are typewritten legal documents that are signed and witnessed.
Don’t leave it until it’s too late to get a will drawn up by a probate attorney such as Lodge Brothers legal services.
A legally valid Will, carefully prepared by a qualified expert Solicitor, will ensure that:
- you provide for your loved ones in the way you wish;
- you choose the Executors who will administer your estate;
- you choose the Guardians for your minor children; and
- you can take steps to reduce the Inheritance Tax payable.
You can also choose to appoint Lodge Brothers Legal Services as the Executors of your Will. We will ensure that your estate is dealt with promptly and efficiently so that your loved ones do not have the responsibility but do receive their inheritance as quickly as possible.
Fixed fee for a single Will starting from £325 +VAT (£390 inc. VAT).
Fixed fee for mirror Wills starting from £500 +VAT (£600 inc. VAT).
All our fees are fixed and agreed in advance.
Contact us for more information, a free no obligation quote or initial advice for Wills Weybridge.