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When a family member passes, it is time of great importance as it is the end of a life which is both mourned and celebrated. Having a funeral or memorial service is an important way to ensure that those who remain behind are able to both mourn and celebrate the loved one as part of their grieving process. The rituals which we attach to the passing on from this life, no matter your religious background, culture of belief, facilitates closure which helps those who may be struggling to let go. Funerals are your very last chance to meaningfully say goodbye to your loved one which means that funerals are by, nature, very emotional. However we also know too well that there is a time for all of us, to leave our families. A time which one should prepare for in advance.
Should this time occur at a time when not expected or without the relevant preparation and planning, this can lead to elevated anxiety resulting from the lack of attention to the requirements attached to the end of life. Each situation is unique and Lodge Brothers Legal Services understands all the aspects of your estate, wills, probate and lasting power of attorney Guildford, which means that they take care of every detail and any situation which could arise at the point at which an individual has passed. Whether a family has prepared for this moment, or not, there is nothing that Lodge Brothers Legal Services cannot take the fear and stress out of.
As one becomes older, it is very important that people encourage elderly folks to remain engaged with the decisions relating to their life choices. This allows a person to feel empowered and promotes on-going feelings of independence. Aspects relating to Probate, the drawing up of Wills and most importantly, the Lasting power of Attorney Ashford service, empower individuals with the option of deciding ahead of their departure, what they would want when their time comes, thereby alleviating the additional stress that can be felt by families when they can ill afford the additional concerns of financial burdens. This impact is traditionally well-received by families who fear that they may have administrative decisions to make, which is why, this lasting power of attorney Feltham option is popular with our clients and their families. Clients are encouraged to take ownership of all aspects of their estate as well as aspects relating how they would want to be cared for and by whom, should they be unable to make this decision sometime in the future.
Lodge Brothers attorneys know that its all in the details and have the training and expertise required to ensure that clients are well-informed and updated regularly so that they may remain current with legislation, enabling them with relevant information. No detail is too much to ask from Lodge Brothers legal attorneys who remain available to clients long after the initial documentation has been drawn up and authorised, no matter how far in advance the funeral has been planned, paid for and all legal documentation completed.
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One thing that you can be guaranteed of when you engage with a Lodge Brothers Legal attorney is that you will receive the personal touch. Lodge Brothers Legal Services are affiliated with the Lodge Brothers Funeral Directors family of companies with a unique past. In operation for over 240 years, the Lodge Brothers managed to grow throughout the UK for 8 generations, making them the epitome of the family business. As part of the services offered to their client base which spans the breadth and length of the UK, Lodge Brothers looked to increasing their funeral director services, with that of legal Services specifically related to the needs of the families who came to them, to say goodbye to their loved ones.
The complimentary services included probate Guildford assistance, drawing up of Wills and preparing Lasting Power of Attorneys. The Lodge Brothers name is one which you will be familiar with and this is because they are placed conveniently across the country, meaning that you and your family may well have already had dealings with them. Lodge Brothers Legal attorneys have followed suit and offer each individual service with the personal touch that you come to expect from the brand.
If you turn to social media you will notice that there are many competitors in the industry but if you are looking for experts in the field, with an elevated knowledge of probate Walton, in your local area, then it’s the Lodge Brothers Probate West Byfleet services that will benefit you’re the most. Being able to meet with your personal attorney face to face makes it easier to have all of your questions answered, and it will be far easier to reach your Probate attorney when the time comes for you that you may need to meet with them face to face. Having a local solicitor gives you peace of mind, knowing that you are able to contact their offices in person, at any time.
Lodge Brothers probate Sunbury has access to over 40 offices across a vast area in the UK stretching from Surrey, through Middlesex and into Berkshire allowing for face-to-face meetings in all of these areas. Should you prefer to contact your attorney through online options, that is always an equally possible alternative.
Offering 3 service levels to ensure affordability and adaptability, there is a suitable option for everyone. Chose Bronze level, where the application remains with the appointed Executor of the estate, however our Executors will help to prepare all probate forms and make the application at the probate registry. With the Silver Service level, appointed Executors remain responsible for registering the death with all asset holders. Executors will establish the assets and liabilities at date of death while we complete the probate papers, Inheritance tax forms and apply for the Grant. Our attorneys will register the death certificate with the asset holders.
Choosing a Gold level service, Lodge Brothers Probate Weybridge attorneys will ascertain the date of death assets, liabilities of the estate, complete all the probate papers, Inheritance Tax forms and apply for the Grant.
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The business of the funeral industry is always a busy, emotional and complicated one. So many people have very little idea of what the actual logistics surrounding the funeral industry are and many people do not take the time to prepare correctly for their death, understandably because of the emotional aspects of the topic. Life is always too busy to stop and think about requirements like Probate Feltham. Perhaps it is because people believe that they do not have much to leave behind and that their lives are simple, especially in the younger generations. While the older, you grow and perhaps the more you acquire in life, might have an impact on how well you prepare to pass your estate to your nearest and dearest. The truth is that everyone’s life is important, and everyone has something to give to another once they have passed away… even the smallest tokens may be one of the most important things to a family or friend after you have gone.
Death is not just about the physically burial or cremation of the body, and the emotional aspects of grief and sadness. Each person who has lived has someone they are leaving behind and who they must think about while still living to prepare for their passing. Death is hardest on the living so correctly preparing for your death it is without a doubt one of the kindest things that you can do for your family.
Some of the aspects, which Lodge Brother Legal Services facilitate, are the preparation of a person’s last Will and Testimony, Probate Guildford and Lasting Powers of Attorney, all of which are legal documents necessary for the end-of-life process. Your Will is your final voice to your cherished family, which enables you to speak to how your possessions and assets will be distributed amongst them, after you no longer have need for them. This is also a tool that will speak for you regarding the conditions under which you would like to be treated just prior to your passing in the event that you are unconscious and extraordinary measures are being investigate, or, if you wish to be an organ donor.
Probate is the legal process of administering your estate and involves the assessment and distribution of current assets and liabilities, settlement of taxes and court-based activities associated with the Probate process. Probate Ashford must be completed before your estate can be transferred to your next of kin, in line with your Will. The courts will refer to your Will and verify it before bank accounts can be closed and ownership transfers can proceed.
Some will choose to prepare for all eventualities and for this they may opt to appoint someone to make legal decisions on their behalf in the event that they are unable to decide for themselves. While this can be a family member, it is also something to consider allowing Lodge Brothers Legal Services to deal with this on your behalf.
Lodge Brothers legal services offer services in the following areas: Probate Woking, Probate Weybridge, Probate West Byfleet, Probate Walton
Lodge Brothers legal specialise exclusively in Probate, Wills and Power of Attorney
Inevitably, life tends to have a way of getting away with us. We leave school as young adults, searching for incomes which will allow us the independence that we so covet. Earning money means we have the power to make the choices about our own lives that feel so important to us at the time. Whether our goals are to grow our careers, or to start a family, independence generally decreases as we become more financially viable. What begins as an endeavour to be the best person that we can be, results in the accrual of material things and people. The car you save for to empower freedom of choice in your life becomes an asset. The type of social interactions which you choose, leads to you meet likeminded individuals and perhaps eventually results in a joining of kindred spirits in matrimony or the like. Families grow, houses are built and the need for a more stable income grows. All of these things that you need to build to sustain your life, become your assets. You have a choice over them in life. So too, do you have a choice over them in death.
Life unwittingly takes hold of us and often, the administration of your life is left at the bottom of the list of things to do. Stats show that 38% of adults living in the UK passed away last year without a will. Your will is your last chance to make voice heard and to have your final choices carried out as you would have done if you were still able. Failing to plan for your estate your estate via your will, you leave a lot to chance. And if you have not lived your life leaving all things to chance, why let it be the case in your death. No one person knows your wishes and desires as well as you do so when you pass away without a will and your estate is then governed by the laws of intestacy which means that everything that you have worked your whole life to attain is now governed by a set of rules enforced by the courts. Only married or civil partners and some of your close relatives are able to inherit your estate under the laws of intestacy which means that the courts may assign your possessions to someone who you had never intended them to.
Lodge Brothers attorneys specialise exclusively in Probate, Wills and Power of Attorney. Probate Weybridge 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 Sunbury is a complicated system that is advisable to be handled by a competent probate attorney. Aspects of the Probate Shepperton 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 Probate West Byfleet offer caring and practical legal advice efficiently and professionally to make your life easier during distressing times.
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There comes a time in everyone’s life when there is a funeral to plan. What most people seldom think about, however, is that where there is a funeral, there is an associated requirement for funeral legal services Guildford, which goes hand-in-hand with those related to funerals planning services. A unique and empathetic group of attorneys at Lodge Brothers legal services dedicate themselves to assisting families and individuals with the legal aspects involved at the end of life. Sad as it is to think that there is a requirement for such a service, it is probably one of the most important and practical aspects which need to be addressed, preferably while you as an individual, are still alive. Just like with funeral planning, end of life planning is without a doubt, one of the best things a person could do for the loved ones who will be left behind.
Funeral legal services Ashford include a cluster of specific services which one needs to attend to, to ease the burden on those left behind, and to ensure that there are no unexpected surprises awaiting them. These funeral legal services include the preparation and drawing up of a will, probate services, and powers of attorney.
Having a legal and binding will in place holds more importance than most people may expect, which is one of the reasons why so many people end up never quite getting to having theirs drawn up. One somehow always believes that there is time for these things. Meanwhile, we all know that no tomorrow is guaranteed. A legal will and testament will speak for you when you are no longer able to, whether it be because you are still on life-support, or if you have already passed away. Sometimes there is a need for you to tell others when it is time to let you go, in the event of a tragedy which leaves you unable to communicate for yourself any longer. Documents like DNR’s (Do not resuscitate) and organ donation instructions can help your family know what you would want them to do, or not do when they are not able to ask you themselves.
A person also has the option of appointing their attorney with the power of attorney to execute any and all final decisions and wishes intended by the individual. Doing so designates your attorney as sole executor of your property and finances. This can also apply to end of life decisions and actions which need to be taken, on your behalf if you are no longer able to.
Whether or not there is a will, the legal process of probate is required in order to administer the finalization of a person’s estate, whether according to the Will, if found to be legal, or in the event that there are instructions left behind. It becomes the responsibility of the court to decide who is rightfully entitled to your possessions. Lodge Brother Legal attorneys will professionally and legally administer your will, ensuring that your legal requests are carried out by the court and that your possessions are distributed as you intended them to be.
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SOPHIE ANDREWS from Lodge Brothers Legal offers probate services and legal advice at affordable prices. Perhaps you are someone who has been thinking about probate and is wondering if this is a service that you would need. If you know a little about this type of legal service you may have heard of a grant of probate or a GOP and are interested in what this will cost you and how you can get more information about this. You can contact Sophie, Emily or Hannah for a no obligation quote.
A grant of probate is the confirmation authorising who is the executor who has been elevated to administer the estate of someone who has passed away. The service of probate includes finalising the affairs of the deceased in terms of their finances and assets. Logistical it is by far the most difficult part of the passing of someone is the allocation of these assets and finalisation of the estate as a whole. Before anyone can start to deal with the allocation of assets to heirs of the estate there are other fundamental aspects which will need to be addresses, such as attending to the bank account of the departed. In order for anyone to have the authority to deal with the bank account of a person who has passed, they will need to request a grant of probate in order to act on their behalf. Something like this is easier if arranged prior to the event of your passing and will leave less for your family to consider while they grieve your loss.
Are there instances where a grant of probate Woking is not required in order to finalise an estate. Lodge Brothers Legal Services attorneys confirm that while there are some instances where this is not required, it is not often something that can be avoided. In an instance where the deceased is a minor child, the parent or legal guardian will be able to attend to the closing of the bank account of the minor child. In situations like this, no will come into play as one needs to be of legal age in order for a will to be recognised. Another instance when probate would not be required is when the estate is worth less than £10,000.
Some of the time, a person may have a joint bank account with another who survives them and who is the recipient of the estate automatically in the event of passing. In a situation like this, probate will not be required however it is always highly recommended that this be confirmed and not simply assumed. An executor would be required to correspond with the banking and other institutions in order to confirm the passing of the person and provide them with proof of death in the form of a death certificate. Once done the application for probate Weighbridge can be avoided as long as everything is in order. If that is not the case then probate will need to be applied for in the usual way, using your legal attorney as an impartial expert who will be able to guide you seamlessly and safely through the process.
Probate services everyone needs
For most people, life involves the process of growing, learning and then using what we have learnt, to become our own independent people who have skills and experience which we use, to gather things as we go through life. It is a sign of success for a person to be able to gather many material assets during their life but mostly it is something that must happen, so that we can live our best life and provide stability and security to our families. Whether you do life in a traditional way or if you are someone who does things differently, there is always a need for the things that make your life easier and more secure, allowing you to support important people in your life as well as yourself.
Perhaps your first real possession was a watch, one that you saved for through hard work and dedication. Perhaps a car that you were eventually able to buy after years of working towards that goal. And there is a myriad of technologies that we can purchase during the years of our lives, as we grow up and eventually into old age.
When you look around you and see what you have managed to accrue in terms of material things, take a minute to also think about what would happen to all of those hard-earned large and small items that form part of your life, if you should happen to not come home at the end of the day to use them. The point is that this is a likely possibility for everyone eventually. Yet how many times do you think about what will happen to your possessions when you are gone? Honestly, this is something that most people think very little about. Life is for the living after all!
Probate is another that very few people will take a minute to think about on any given day. In fact, what is probate really? While it is actually quite a simple judicial process whereby your will is “proved” will in a court of law, the practice is something that not many will really think of as being important. Without this probate process of administering your estate, all of your material possessions may end up in the wrong hands or with people that you feel may not benefit as much from your life’s accumulated possessions, as someone else possibly would. This is why it is so important to stop, take the time to think about how Lodge Brothers probate Feltham can assist and decide what you would like to happen when the time comes. This is where Lodge Brothers Legal Services is of vital assistance to you and your family. Probate is just one of the professional legal services that Lodge Brothers offers and all of these services will be of utmost importance to your family. Probate services at Lodge Brothers legal services are offered at a fixed fee which is agreed to in advance, depending on your requirements.
One size does not always fit all which is why you can get a free, no-obligation quote before you decide to proceed with engaging with Lodge Brothers for their probate Woking services. However, when you make that decision, you can rest assured that everything to do with your estate will expertly and legally be processed just as you wanted it to be.
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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 Walton 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 West Byfleet, 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 Weybridge 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?
Personal and professional Probate Legal Services
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.
Lodge Brothers Legal Services offers hassle-free services
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.