Our wills and probate solicitors promise to ensure that your wishes are honoured, that the probate process is as simple as possible, and help to ease anxiety during a difficult time for your family and friends. 

Key wills and probate services 

We can help you prepare your will and support your family through the probate process with services including: 

• Professional, compliant, tailored will writing  

• Support for your executors through the probate process 

• Advice on lasting powers of attorney  

What is probate? 

Probate is the formal legal process of validating a will and granting your chosen executor the authority to administer your estate. This includes distributing assets, paying taxes and settling debts. 

Probate is split into a number of pre-defined stages with specific requirements and outputs, such as identification of all assets, identifying inheritors and their entitlements, securing permission to proceed from the Probate Registry, submitting returns and payments to HMRC, preparing estate accounts and transferring assets to beneficiaries.  

The importance of a comprehensive will 

A will is the only way to guarantee that your assets are managed and distributed according to your wishes. Writing a will is your opportunity to ensure future security for your loved ones – and our will and probate solicitors are here to guide you through the process with sensitivity and compassion. 

It’s also important to review your will from time-to-time, in order to reflect any major life events such as marriage or divorce, having children, significant changes in the value of assets or the loss of someone named in the will. 

While nobody wants to think about the inevitable, it’s important to remember that if you die without a valid will, your assets will be distributed in-line with current legislation. 

Another associated consideration is the option to set up a lasting power of attorney to specify how your financial affairs, health needs and living arrangements should be managed in the event of a loss of capacity. Many people find it reassuring to establish an LPA at the same time as they write their will. 

Important things to remember 

Wills and probate are complex areas, so here are some pointers to help you make the process less stressful: 

• Plan in advance 

• Seek professional advice 

• Make your will comprehensive 

• Review your will regularly 

• Choose your executor wisely 

• Consider LPAs 

We’re here to help… 

For a quick compatibility call with one of our wills and probate solicitors, call us on 0191 427 0770