Dealing with the loss of a relative or friend can be very difficult and those left behind are usually also tasked with the role of administering the estate. Even if you have dealt with probate before, every estate is different and the work involved, as well as the potential legal issues, can vary enormously.
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Our Private Client team are compassionate and friendly while providing an efficient, professional service. We can conduct the entire process from start to finish or certain parts. For example, you may just want us to handle the application for Probate or Letters of Administration for you to undertake the rest of the administration.
It’s always sensible to seek advice from a legally qualified professional at least initially. We can advise on the validity and correct interpretation of the will or if there is no valid will, who benefits on intestacy and we may be able to identify legal issues you are unaware of. It is crucial that the estate is administered correctly and completely to avoid the risk of legal issues arising after the administration has been completed and a possible claim against the executors.
We are often able to save money for the estate, for example by:
The 2024 Budget introduces proposed changes to the Inheritance Tax (IHT) treatment of unused pension funds. Starting in April 2027, these funds will be included in the deceased’s estate for IHT calculations. This could significantly impact estate planning strategies, especially for those who have been using pensions to pass wealth tax-free.
The Law Society has warned that the severe backlog in probate applications is having a detrimental effect on those mourning the loss of their loved ones. The warning is part of the Society’s evidence to the Justice Select Committee’s probate inquiry. A Law Society spokesman said: “We are aware of significant delays to the probate
The husband of the late Dame Barbara Windsor, Scott Mitchell, has been named the People’s Champion of the National Mission to Beat Dementia. The appointment comes alongside £6 million in funding to boost clinical trials and innovation to detect and treat the disease early. The ‘Dame Barbara Windsor Dementia Mission’ was launched in August 2022,
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