Probate Solicitors in Blackheath
It is a difficult time for everyone when a loved one passes away, but for those appointed as an executor or administrator, there are other aspects to consider, including handling the management of the deceased’s estate. In order to do this, the grant of probate or letters of administration is often required.
Our probate solicitors in Blackheath can assist with all aspects of the probate process, from applying for grant of probate/letters of administration through to administrating the estate. We recognise how difficult this process can be during grief, and should you need additional assistance, our solicitors can manage the entire process on your behalf.
When you choose to work with the Atkins Hope team, you’ll of receive a personalised service from solicitors who are empathetic and dedicated to providing the utmost sensitivity throughout the process of obtaining grant of probate and distributing the estate.
Our probate solicitors in Blackheath can provide expert probate advice and assistance with matters that include:
- Applying for grant of probate/letters of administration
- Assistance with administrating the estate
- Contentious probate
Our probate solicitors in Blackheath can offer you:
- Decades of experience handling both straightforward and highly complex probate matters
- Solicitors that focus on you and your best interests
- Flexible funding options, including fixed fees, capped fees and deferred fee agreements where appropriate
- A convenient local service in Blackheath. We also have offices in Croydon, Medway and Guildford
Speak to our probate solicitors in Blackheath, South London
For sensitive, practical probate advice in Blackheath and across South London, please contact our Blackheath office.
For probate advice in other areas of London and across the South East, including Kent and Surrey, you can contact our local offices in Croydon, Medway and Guildford.
Our probate advice services in Blackheath
Applying for grant of probate/letters of administration
Whether you need grant of probate or grant of letters of administration depends on whether the deceased person had a valid Will in place. If there is a Will, then grant of probate will be needed. For estates with no valid Will, or a valid Will that does not name an executor, you’ll need letters of administration.
It’s essential to seek the guidance of a legal professional for specialist advice and support, helping to prevent mistakes and delays where possible.
Whichever situation you are facing, our probate lawyers in Blackheath can assist with the process of obtaining the relevant document you need to begin the estate administration process.
Our solicitors dealing with probate are acknowledged experts with considerable experience in the field. When you instruct the Atkins Hope probate solicitors in Blackheath, you can be confident in receiving clear advice from solicitors with seasoned expertise in navigating clients through life’s challenges.
Assistance with administrating the estate
Administrating the estate can be a challenging task to undertake, with considerable paperwork to fill and submit to the relevant organisations and many procedures to follow. To ensure everything has been done correctly, obtaining legal support from an acknowledged expert is highly recommended.
Once probate or letters of administration has been granted, the executor or administrator is then responsible for identifying all of the assets and debts the deceased person had and collecting and repaying any debts owed. This then allows the estate to be valued, and inheritance tax can be calculated.
Our probate specialist solicitors can advise you through the entire process, helping to ensure that everything has been taken care of correctly from the start. We can also manage the administration process on your behalf where you need additional assistance and support.
Our local probate solicitors can provide specialist advice and support for the administration of estate matters, including but not limited to:
- Valuing the estate
- Putting forward a statutory advertisement
- Collecting assets
- Paying debts
- Paying inheritance tax
- Distributing the estate to beneficiaries
Contentious probate
Contentious probate frequently occurs when the deceased’s loved ones are displeased with the contents of the Will. This may be due to them being left out the Will or not receiving the amount they have originally presumed. There may also be issues about the Wills validity or disagreements concerning the handling of the estate administration.
No matter what the contentious probate concerns, it’s essential to enquire about professional legal assistance from an experienced solicitor who can provide the support required during this difficult time.
Our probate solicitors in London have worked with various clients, from those initiating a contentious probate claim to others defending a claim. Whatever the circumstances, our solicitors are ready to provide a proficient contentious probate service and close personal support to get the best possible outcome for your interests.
We often guide clients towards less contentious approaches to find the resolution they are after, and this is often through means of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) methods such as private negotiation or mediation. This also has other benefits, including less time consuming and being a more cost-effective approach.
While we understand that ADR methods provide advantages, it is not always possible to do depending on the contentious probate matters and the surrounding circumstances. Should court litigation be necessary, our solicitors have decades of experience assisting clients through the entire process, from preparing for the hearing through to representation on the day.
Our contentious probate solicitors in Blackheath can provide expertise in matters including:
- Financial provision claims using the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975
- Will validity
- Executor disputes
- Executor and beneficiary disputes
- Errors with the Will drafting
- Estate administrations disputes
- Defending contentious probate
Probate fees in Blackheath
Probate is already a difficult situation to be involved in, so it’s crucial the fees are clear and equal to the value of the service. Our solicitors for probate in Blackheath always aim to be transparent with the fees for our probate service. We do this by providing a clear cost estate and breakdown from the outset.
Where it is possible, our probate solicitors in London can offer our probate service in Blackheath on a fixed fee basis, capped fees and deferred fee agreements to help with your budgeting.
To find out more about our Blackheath probate pricing, please get in touch.
Speak to our probate solicitors in Blackheath, South London
For sensitive, practical probate advice in Blackheath and across South London, please contact our Blackheath office.
For probate advice in other areas of London and across the South East, including Kent and Surrey, you can contact our local offices in Croydon, Medway and Guildford.
