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Wills and Probate is a term commonly used in the UK when talking about applying for the
right to deal with a deceased person's affairs or a Probate Grant (called
'administering the estate').
In practice, different terms are used, depending on whether or not
the deceased person left a will and where they lived. This
information covers obtaining probate in England and Wales.
When you create your will you need to appoint
Executors. It is common for people to appoint their closest family
and nominate these as Executors. It is worth considering appointing
a professional Executor rather than your close family members. At
the time of your death it is highly likely that your loved ones will
be grieving, do they really want to take on the role of the Executor
for your estate?
Many executors ask the question do I
need probate or why probate
is require at all? In nearly every case the answer is the estate
needs to go through the probate process. If you are unsure
just give us a call and we will ion for you.
These duties of the Executor can include:-
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Discovering and listing all the assets,
property, saving and investments
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having your estate professionally valued
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arranging your funeral
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ensuring the will is probated correctly
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complete probate application form
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gathering up information on outstanding debts and bills
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working out what Income and Inheritance Taxes are due
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making
any necessary tax returns and payments
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completing and submitting all Probate Registry forms
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recovering all assets
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paying off all debts
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ensuring all gifts and legacies are given to the correct
beneficiaries
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creating a clear set of accounts for the estate
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demonstrate
to the beneficiaries how they have disposed of the estate
If
you do not want to expose yourself to the various liabilities of
being an executor or trustee and you wish to appoint a professional
probate company why not give us a call.
Wills, probate
establishing and managing trusts can be complicated areas. We work
with a specialist probate team that deal exclusively with
these matters and can relieve you of this burden.
If
you have been appointed as an executor in a will and are struggling
with the role maybe you do not understand probate or the probate
forms, IHT100a IHT00b,
IHT100c, IHT200, CA1, CA4, CA5 PA3, PA4, or IHT 205 we offer a
simple executor services to deal with all executor duties and obtain
probate on your behalf.
As specialists in wills and probate we assist many thousands of
families each year, helping them navigate this complex and
burdensome area of probate law.
Our aim is to take the financial and emotional stress off the
shoulders of loved ones at a time of bereavement. To us, assisting
the families of the deceased is of paramount importance. We assign
each family a Case Manager ensuring they have a knowledgeable ear to
listen to their worries and concerns.
Our probate fees are transparent and fixed with no hourly rates, no cost per
telephone call
and no cost per letter.
Our simple charging structure
provides our clients and their families with real value for money
and security, whilst we focus on providing a refreshingly good
level of customer care and completing cases as efficiently and as
fast as
possible. Rest assured, your satisfaction is our priority.
Give us a call on 0845-3700 240 and we will provide you with a fixed
price low cost probate quote for all work required in
gaining the grant of probate and sorting out
the deceased person's affairs.
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