Probate solicitors can help you navigate the sometimes-challenging process of probate, from start to finish.
The death of a loved one is a difficult time for anyone but having to deal with complex issues around probate and the administering of an estate can add to the pain.
It’s for that exact reason that we set up Probate Solicitors Near Me – to connect people with probate solicitors in their area to help ease the burden of dealing with matters relating to probate.
Because we know just how important it is to make the probate application process as simple as possible for YOU – so you can deal with the other aspects of the passing of a loved one.
To be connected to a specialist solicitor near to where you live, please either call us now on 0845 1391399 or complete a Free Online Enquiry.
Applying For Probate
Probate applications have several key stages, starting with registering the death.
You should note that you MUST register a person’s death within FIVE days of their death in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland (it’s slightly longer in Scotland), and you’ll then be issued with a death certificate.
Many institutions and organisations will require a death certificate as proof of death before they release any funds, assets, and money.
Once you’ve obtained a death certificate, the probate process will work as follows:
- You’ll need to get a valuation on the estate by accessing all bank accounts, pensions, investments, assets, and getting an expert to value any properties
- You’ll file inheritance tax (IHT) forms
- After this, probate applications will be filed
- Probate fees will be paid
- And finally, IHT will be paid
Obtaining a valuation on their estate involves establishing ALL assets and liabilities in the deceased’s name – this includes any bank accounts, pensions, investments, and anything else that may have value.
HMRC, the DWP, lenders, and local authorities will also need to be contacted concerning any debts, liabilities, and outstanding monies owed for council tax and other matters.
This isn’t an exhaustive list, but it gives you an idea of the extent to which you’ll need to be in contact with various organisations.
As a reminder, the current nil-rate band for IHT is £325,000. Inheritance tax is currently taxed at 40% of anything above the £325,000 threshold – so, if you’re estate is worth £400,000, then you’ll pay £30,000 in inheritance tax since that’s 40% of £75,000.
If IHT is a potential issue, then you should be looking to obtain a written valuation. You should contact an estate agent or surveyor for this to ensure it’s reliable and at market value.
Probate Solicitors Near Me
The good news is that Probate Solicitors Near Me are here to guide you through the entire probate process!
While it can be complicated, many situations are more straightforward, and Probate Solicitors Near Me can help you connect to a solicitor near to where you live – so the process is much simpler.
All of our solicitors are hand-selected to be the best at what they do, so you can be assured of a high quality, personal service.
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