
Wills, Probate and Powers of Attorney
Why make a Will?
Probate and Estate Administration
You will need advice following the death of a relative or friend on how to go about managing their affairs. If there is a Will, as an executor you will need to obtain the Grant of Probate enabling you to deal with the distribution of assets.
You may need to:
Alternatively, if there is no Will, you will need to know:
We can provide you with a sympathetic ear and the specialist knowledge to help you through such difficult times.
Powers of Attorney
It may be that you are an attorney under an Enduring Power of Attorney or you may require further information regarding Lasting Powers of Attorney and Court of Protection. We can offer advice and carry out work on your behalf in the following areas. Home Visits by Arrangement.
Registering Enduring Powers of Attorney
Attorneys under an Enduring Power of Attorney are required by law to register an Enduring Power of Attorney with the Office of the Public Guardian if the person who has created the Enduring Power of Attorney has become mentally incapable of managing their own financial affairs.
Lasting Powers of Attorney
There are two separate types of Lasting Powers of Attorney:
By choosing to create either or both types of Lasting Powers of Attorney you can appoint someone you trust to manage your finances and/or make decisions concerning your medical care.
Court of Protection
If someone loses mental capacity and does not have either a valid Enduring Power of Attorney or a Lasting Power of Attorney in place then an application will have to be made to the Court. A relative can apply to be appointed as Deputy to give them legal authority to deal with the person’s financial affairs or personal welfare matters.
Whatever your circumstances, contact our friendly professional team. We look forward to hearing from you. Home visits by arrangement.