Preparing the Probate Papers with Lodge Brothers Legal Help!
Life inevitably tends to get away from us, with busy family lives, balancing mental, emotional and physical well-being, care-taking responsibilities, logistics of time and energy and generally trying to squeeze it all in and doing the things that need doing being more of a focus for the average individual. List of things to do can often extend over to page 2 as we try to stay on top of our lives. Which is why our end-of-life plans tend to come at the end of the list… after all, this isn’t something that has to be dealt with now, right? Not necessarily and unfortunately for some, this time of life comes to us sooner than later and we are forced to take a long hard look at how we want to manage our end of life.
Statistics show that roughly 1/3rd of people living in the UK die intestate resulting in extreme emotional and financial hardship being placed on families. Without a will in place, you risk negatively affecting those you love the most at a time when they are already suffering. Your will is your last opportunity to tell your loved ones what your preferences are and to wde them when you are not physically here to do so. Having a will ensures that your last wishes are enforced and this can have a lasting impact on your family once you are gone. Not preparing a will may result in your estate being distributed to members of your family who may well not be your preferred inheritor.
The process of probate is the legal process which occurs when a person passes and is how your estate is legally assessed. Probate Guildford attorneys at Lodge Brothers offer probate services which assist individuals with preparing for their end of life. Contacting Probate Ashford attorneys empowers you to finalise all aspects of your life, the way in which you would choose allowing you to have your final choices carried out as you would have done if you were still able. Not planning for your estate via your will, you leave much to chance.
If you have not lived your life leaving all matters to chance, why let it be the case in your demise. No other individual truly knows your wishes and desires so when you pass away without a will, you effectively leave your estate to be governed by the laws of intestacy meaning that everything that you have accrued in your life is now governed by a set of rules enforced by the courts. These rules prioritise married or civil partners and close relatives inheriting your estate under the laws of intestacy which means that the courts may assign your possessions to someone who you had never intended them for.
Lodge Brothers legal attorneys specialise exclusively in Probate, Wills and Power of Attorney. Probate Feltham is the process which confirms who will handle a person's estate after their death and it is important to have as it is a legal requirement. Probate is a complicated system which is best handled by a competent probate attorney. Aspects of the probate Ashford process include, establishing the value of your assets and liabilities, finalising Inheritance Tax, applying for Probate Registry for the Grant of Probate or Grant of Letters of Administration. Lodge Brothers offer caring and practical legal advice efficiently and professionally to make your life easier during distressing times.
No two funerals are the same – and no two funeral directors are the same either
More often than not, life can be unpredictable. This is something that the Funeral Director at Lodge Brothers have come to witness time and time again. And when that time comes and its time to look for assistance, Lodge Brothers are always available to help provide sympathetic advice and support. This is why Lodge Brothers Funeral Directors near Chertsey make themselves available at any time on any day, by phone or email and they see this as an essential part of their service delivery as this usually marks the beginning of a period of great change and sadness for most families who need to make that call.
At the point at which a person reaches out to Lodge Brothers, important steps need to be put in place to ensure that the things that need to be done when a person passes away, are laid in motion and are affected as smoothly and seamlessly as possible, under the circumstances. Available 365 days a week, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, Lodge Brothers Funeral arrangers will assist with advising families as to their next steps. Decisions need to be made regarding how loved ones will arrive at the funeral home where if required, embalming will take place, caskets or urns will need to be chosen, people will need to be informed and a time-line of events will need to be set into motion. Your Lodge Brother funeral director near Chobham has the resources to ensure that these aspects are taken care of.
In addition, there are legal aspects associated with the passing of a loved one, financial and logistical aspects will play a role in the final outcome. Funerals which have not been pre-planned or pre-paid may require more input from the funeral director who is responsible for providing the family with the most suitable options, based on the various factors. Usually, there is an individual who will step forward as spokesperson on behalf of the family in instances such as these and Lodge Brothers will proactively partner with the family to create a funeral which is fitting of the final goodbyes and to reflect the life of their loved one throughout the ceremony which is such a personal and important part of the funeral, for the well-being of those who are experiencing the loss of their beloved.
Lodge Brothers funeral directors has the experience and capacity to provide a fitting funeral for any person, regardless of the age, religion, culture, belief, financial capacity and familial wishes, putting the needs of the family first. Tailor made services for humanist or civil celebrant ceremonies can be organised to oversee a non-religious ceremony or a committal without any form of remembrance can be assembled. Funerals other than burials or cremations can also be accommodated.
Paying for funeral is often an important consideration for the family to bear in mind. There are several different options to pay for your funeral with Lodge Brothers funeral directors near Cobham and a full, itemised quote will be provided to all families prior to the proceedings, including options on how to make payment, should the funeral not be pre-paid.
Put your estate in the hands of those who know best
Lodge Brothers Legal Services is a team of dedicated attorneys who specialise in assisting with Lasting Power of attorney, Wills and Probate services. Inspired by personal attention Lodge Brother Legal aims to provide practical and caring services to all who reach out to them in their time of need. 
Where a person is taking the proactive approach to their end-of-life management, or planning ahead for the protection of their families, they can be assured that they will have all of their questions answered, and be provided with answers to questions that they didn’t know they had yet.
A probate West Byfleet process is one which deals with the administrative side of a person’s estate once they are deceased. This is something that most people will need however which few are aware of. Reaching out to an attorney to assist you with the process is the fastest and most accurate way of making sure that all T’s are crossed, and I’s are dotted. The probate Walton process is approved by the Probate Registry which must take place before the process can proceed. There are 2 types of probate processes which is dependant on whether or not the deceased person has left a valid Will, or not. As long as there is a valid Will, the Grant of Probate will be required if there is an executor of the estate. This is where it is beneficial to have consulted with Lodge Brother Legal attorneys in preparation of this time, as they will ensure that the Will is valid and they will then be able to be nominated as executor of your probate process, keeping it simple and in the right hands.
Should a person die without a Will or the Will is found or be legally invalid, the Probate Registry will need to provide a Grant of Letters of Administration. When a person passes under these circumstances, the person is deemed to have died intestate and the administration of their Will will fall to the legal system to establish the most correct way to administer the estate of the deceased. It is highly advisable for a person to have their Will drawn up by professional attorneys who will ensure that there are no loopholes which may raise questions as to the validity of their Will. Those who are caught short in this area may leave their estate in the hands of the courts and as such, may result in intended recipients of the estate to lose out on what you intended to provide for them after your death.
A lasting power of attorney will assist in situations where, should you fall victim to a situation which may render you powerless to speak for yourself and advise what you would like to happen in the event of your death, whether you would like to be considered an organ donor, whether you would like heroic actions in the event of resuscitation and general provide guidance as to how you would like to be treated medically should you not be of sound mind to do so on your own behalf.
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A lasting power of attorney document serves as a legal instruction which allows you, the donor, to appoint someone, generally an attorney who has expertise and is permitted to provide legal advice, for the purpose of making decisions on your behalf when you are not able to, for instance should you become mentally or medically incapacitated. Lodge Brothers attorneys specialise in providing Probate Sunbury services and can direct you in setting up this legal document. There are 2 types of lasting power of attorney; one for health and welfare and the other for property and financial affairs and a donor has the choice to make use of either, or both types.
The first step to appoint your Lodge Brothers attorney who will provide you with the relevant paperwork to complete and advice you regarding Probate West Byfleet and the 2 types of lasting power of attorney Ashford which is available and what they cover. For example the Health and welfare power of attorney covers decisions pertaining to your daily care and lifestyle routines, medical care options, care home options and aspects relating to life-sustaining treatment such as which heroic measures or extraordinary procedures that you wish therapists to do in order to either save or extend your life when you are unable to provide instruction. All aspects relating these aspects are very personal and can make a monumental difference not only to your life, but the lives of your family members which is why engaging with a attorney for this purpose will simply the process and ensure that your choices are safeguarded.
When it comes to Probate Shepperton, property and financial affairs, Lodge Brothers Legal Attorneys will guide decisions relating to aspects of your bank, building society, account payments, benefit collection and the selling or distribution of your home and assets, allowing you to have the final say as to how these aspects should be managed. This, in conjunction with your last will and testament will ensure that your decisions about your estate and finances are executed legally and with no contest, before your departure, if you are no longer mentally or medically able to refer.
Once you have fully consulted with Lodge Brothers in terms of your options, the paperwork will be completed and lodged with the Office of the Public Guardian which can take to 20 weeks to be finalised, for which there is a nominal cost of (as per gov.uk in 2022) £82.
If a Lasting power of attorney has not been registered at the point at which mental capacity is lost, a deputy will be appointed by the Court of Protection, however this complicated and costly process does not ensure that your personal wishes are met, however all legal aspects relating to a person’s care and well-being will be considered on an on-going basis, as required. The family will not be able to provide input as to what personal care should be or what decisions should be made regarding your finances. This can leave the family in a vulnerable position in the long run.
We can advise on making LPA’s, prepare the documents and deal with registration at the Office of the Public Guardian (“OPG”).
Contact Lodge Brothers to speak to us and find out about Probate Walton.
Bronze, Silver and Gold packages probate options
When hard times fall on your families fortune and the sad day comes knocking, its reassuring to know that you and your family have another family to turn to. Lodge Brother Legal Services is part of the Lodge Brothers Funeral Director’s family and their reputation is one of steadfast professional and caring services when you need it most. Sometimes, life can hand you the unexpected. Perhaps you have had time to plan ahead and perhaps you have not been afforded the luxury of time. Lodge Brothers Legal Services will help you no matter what the circumstances of your family are.
Being prepared ahead of time is always recommended when it comes to planning for the end of your life and how you would like to leave your legacy for your family. Stats regarding the numbers of individuals, who have not prepared a Will or probate Ashford before their passing, are staggering and frightening to think about when you know what is involved when life ends. Lodge Brothers Legal Services offers a package of specialised services which include Probate Feltham, wills and Lasting powers of attorney.
Lodge Brothers legal services provide a one of kind service in that for the first time a company of lawyers and attorneys such as this is offering standardised pricing schemes to match your needs no matter what situation you find yourself. Inspired by the ability to provide service first and foremost, they never fail to meet the needs of their clients. With three separate and specialised probate Walton packages to choose from, starting at Bronze, followed by Silver and then the ultimate Gold packages, clients are guaranteed to find an option suitable for their lifestyle. The packages are carefully priced with the goals of meeting the financial standards of all their clients. Similarly, Wills and Lasting Power of Attorney documents can be drawn up at a fixed and affordable price which agreed to in advance, eliminating any additional and unexpected financial surprised when the time comes. Years of experience has equipped the company with the innate understanding of your family’s legal needs and are ready to assist you with any questions or queries that you have regarding these advantageous legal services.
Life is for the living so why not take care of business so that you can get to what you love doing best with your families and loved ones. Just the peace of mind that you will have knowing that your affairs are in order, will be one less stressful thing that you need to think about. It's highly recommended to get your estate in order to avoid additional complications. Being prepared means that your estate is dealt with exactly how you would like it to be and that nothing is left to the chance or stale legal process to determine how and to who your estate will be passed. Have it handled by those in the know so that your family does not need to go searching for answers and help with the time comes?
Probate and lasting power of attorney
Lodge Brothers Legal services was established in 2016 as part of the Lodge Brothers Funeral Services family of companies, when the company was granted a license by the Solicitors Regulation Authority to act on behalf of clients in facilitating with the professional legal services. Due to the legalities associated with the passing of an individual, there may be a need for the family of the deceased to seek the assistance of qualified attorneys. Specifically in instances where the estate is high net which can become more difficult to administer. The administrator of the estate has the obligation to tie up the estate of the deceased which includes both the assets and liabilities attached to the estate. A person’s estate can be complex and in any instance where no Will was drawn up, the estate is made even more difficult to administer. If the estate executor is not from a legal background, then certainly the most beneficial and expedient manner of dealing with the logistics of the estate, especially during this particularly distressing time, would be to engage with a Probate Guildford attorney.
Legal Brothers attorney assist families in the counties of Surrey, Middlesex and Berkshire with Wills, Probate and lasting power of attorney. Families and estate administrators who require assistance with any of these legal areas, are able to contact Legal Brothers in the following areas, for Probate Ashford, Probate Feltham, Probate Woking, Probate Weybridge, Probate Sunbury, Probate Shepperton, Probate West Byfleet and Probate Walton.
An executor of an estate is responsible for locating all of the financial documentation pertaining to organisations who have provided financial assistance to the departed individual and advising them of the demise of the individual which has now become an estate. The administer of the estate would need to establish the financial value of the estate and ensure that bank account are frozen so that no person, who is not entitled to access the money of the departed individual, has access to the funds he or she may have accrued. New accounts will be opened on the estate’s behalf which will be used to administer any inheritance taxes issues from Inland Revenue and attend to other debts and liabilities which need to be paid from the estate.
Documentation includes preparing Probate papers which are to be issued to the Probate registry in order to attain a Grant of Probate or a Grant of Letter of Administration, which will enable the executor to process the settlement of the liabilities and administer the assets of the state in the manner required in the legal Will of the deceased, or if there is no written will, in line with requirements of the intestate estate instructed by the probate court. In the eventuality that the Will be found as being invalid, probate court will need to take over the directions of possessions in line with beneficiary designation prescribed by the court.
The Legal Brothers Legal Services is a team of highly educated, skilled and knowledge attorneys who have years of experience in assisting with Wills, Probate and lasting powers of attorneys who understand how to deal with stressful legal issues, when you are not able to.
Legal services with no unexpected or hidden costs
Free is a word that people love to hear. At Lodge Brothers Legal Services, there are many aspects of our business that are free and which is guaranteed to help you to deal with some of the most potentially problematic aspects of legal services. Lodge Brothers Legal Services understands that when topics like Will, probate and lasting power of attorney are bandied about, people may react in ways such as “switching off” (denial) or even feeling flustered as a result of trying to understand what they need to do to ensure that these living responsibilities are taken care of after their passing. Lodge Brothers Legal Services Probate Ashford offers all their services at fees which are fixed and agreed in advance so the services provided are free of any unexpected or hidden costs. Transparency from start to finish is assured.
Free advice is the first thing that you can be confident of receiving when Lodge Brothers Legal Services is assisting you with Probate. The attorneys at Lodge Brothers Legal Services who offer Probate service, are available to help and because the company is closely affiliated with the Lodge Brothers Funeral Services, this team of highly experienced attorneys knows precisely what is required of them in this industry, to assist the bereaved families or those families planning their Probate Weybridge ahead of time. Lodge Brothers Legal Services will guide through your Probate as you negotiate any of these areas and will even go so far as to call you back if you visit their web-page and click on Request a Call Back. Free advice, free of charge, no cost to you what-so-ever.
Lodge Brothers Legal Services Probate Shepperton understands that in tough financial times, full disclosure of costs is what is expected to ensure that the families which they are assisting are always in the picture. To achieve this, Lodge Brothers Legal Services offers a free, no obligation quotes for Probate West Byfleet are provided. No obligation means that there is no expectation and families can rest assured knowing that they can make their decisions with that is best for them in mind. Lodge Brothers Legal Services is 100% opaque when it comes to costs and fees of the services which they provide. Legal Services can be costly which is why it is important to know what you are getting ahead of time. Bear in mind that Lodge Brothers Legal Services also offers a variety of set packages which are tailored to both the financial and services needs of the individual.
Most importantly, Lodge Brothers Legal Services offers hassle-free services. Each situation can be unique and Lodge Brothers Legal Services understands all of the aspects of your estate, wills, probate, and power of attorney which means that they take care of absolutely everything and any situation which could arise at the point at which an individual has passed. Whether they have prepared for this moment ahead of time, or not, there is nothing that Lodge Brothers Legal Services cannot take the fear and stress out of for you. Hassle-free is the one thing that a family will be most grateful for a time of immense emotional strain. When under emotional distress there is nothing more assuring than knowing that someone is able to take something off your plate. Lodge Brothers Legal Services are your silent protectors in times such as these.
Probate assistance from Lodge Brothers Legal Services
The law and the linguistics associated with it, are often difficult to fully understand. Not only are the terms which attorneys and courts use, complex and not commonly practiced but the laws themselves can be difficult to decipher. If you are someone who has had dealings with an attorney you will know first-hand that they are worth their weight in gold. Every person has their own specialty in life, a gift of their skill and expertise which they can offer to others and when someone is able to use these skills in conjunction with empathy and understanding, this becomes a vocation. Lodge Brothers Legal Services probate Guildford is an example of a group of professionals who have taken what they know and turned it into a vocation because of their absolute dedication and personal service. It is this commitment to personal service which allows clients of Lodge Brothers Legal Services probate Ashford, to feel absolutely at ease and assured and in good hands, at all times.
“Probate”, “wills” and “Lasting powers of attorney” are all concepts which hold for the majority of us, large emotional and physical implications. Often as the result of the connotations which these words encompass and the emotional connections which a person has to these types of concepts, we may stall and avoid confronting the issues which we know we must deal with ,when the time comes to act upon these aspects of our lives. It is largely due to words triggering an emotional response due to the inevitable link which they have with the passing, or end, of life and so it is easy to understand why a person may avoid making decisions regarding these. Lodge Brothers Legal Services probate Feltham and probate Walton attorneys genuinely understands this when relating to their clients and this is why Lodge Brother Legal Services probate Woking and probate West Byfleet aim to make the process as easy to deal with as possible by offering as little or as much assistance as each individual may require. If you are looking for someone to give you the peace of mind that will put your mind at rest regarding the documentation which you may already have completed, our attorneys are more than willing to go over everything with you to ensure that everything is in order. If you are someone who prefers to have our attorneys prepare documentation from the beginning to the end of the process on your behalf so that you are sure that everything is as you want it to be, then this can be accommodated too. Whatever you needs are, the Lodge Brothers Legal probate Shepperton services team is able to assist you. Lodge Brothers Legal Services probate Weybridge and others offer fixed fee probate services, uniquely tailored to your needs.
Lodge Brothers Legal Services probate Sunbury is part of the Lodge Brother Funeral Directors family business which has not only a long standing reputation of excellent customer service and understanding of what it is that those who have just lost a loved one is going to be experiencing, but in addition are able to meet clients at any of the over 40 locations which they currently have in and around the Middlesex, Surrey and Berkshire areas, offering convenient localised service. For personal, caring and practical advice, Lodge Brothers Legal service is your best choice.