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Lodge Brothers Qualified Professional Lawyers Specialising solely in Probate, Wills and Power of Attorney
Posted by admin in Funeral Directors, Legal Services on October 9, 2023
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 Ashford, in your local area, then it’s the Lodge Brothers Probate Feltham 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 Shepperton 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 Woking 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.
Lodge Brothers Legal Services is regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority.
Lodge Brothers Legal Attorneys in Feltham
Posted by admin in Legal Services on October 2, 2023
Lodge Brothers Legal Services take pride in delivering compassionate and pragmatic legal guidance with utmost efficiency and professionalism. Lodge Brothers Legal assistance aims to alleviate the burdens on families during trying times when a beloved family member passes away, ensuring that the intricacies of legal procedures do not compound the distress that often accompanies such circumstances.
Engaging probate services is an essential step in concluding the affairs of an estate and it’s strongly advised that individuals possessing property, substantial assets or trusts avail themselves to the probate Ashford services extended by Lodge Brothers legal professionals. Opting for legal attorney-guided probate services is a straightforward process: entrust Lodge Brothers Legal Services attorneys with your legal power of attorney, granting them the authority to act on your behalf. This facilitation ensures the precision of your will and all ensuing procedures necessary for the seamless execution of your end of life wishes.
Lodge Brothers’ legal experts specialise exclusively in Probate Guildford, Wills and Power of Attorney. Probate is a legal imperative that holds considerable significance in that it is how the courts ensure the proper administration and transfer of the deceased person’s estate to their heirs or beneficiaries in a legal and systematic manner. The process begins with the most important aspect of creating a meticulously watertight will, methodically created to leave no room for ambiguity so that when the time comes to finalise your estate, you can literally rest assured of the delivery of effectual and professional services from start to finish.
The Probate process usually involves verifying the legitimacy of the will, identifying and valuing the assets and debts of the estate, finalising any outstanding taxes and debts and then distributing the remaining assets to the rightful recipients. The probate process is directed by a court and may involve the appointment of an executor or administrator to oversee the estate’s management and distribution. It is an intricate process requiring a designated individual to be responsible for managing a deceased person’s estate. Given the intricacies involved, the process of probate ideally requires the expertise of a skilled probate attorney. The multifaceted nature of probate Feltham encompasses crucial aspects such as assessing the value of assets and liabilities, finalising matters related to Inheritance Tax and initiating applications with the Probate Registry for either the Grant of Probate or the Grant of Letters of Administration.
The compassionate and dedicated team of attorneys at Lodge Brothers Legal Services dedicates themselves to aiding families and individuals in navigating legal requirements after an individual’s death. Although the contemplation of requiring such services is sombre, it is undeniably one of the most crucial and pragmatic matters to attend to while still alive, thereby alleviating the potential burdens on others and ensuring that no unforeseen complications await them.
The importance of reaching out for legal services professionals to assist you with decisions which can have far-reaching effects on your family’s future can never be over-stated. Provide for your loved ones in the way that you wish and chose Lodge Brothers Legal attorneys to administer your estate.
Choose Lodge Brothers Legal Attorneys to Administer your Estate
Posted by admin in Legal Services on September 2, 2023
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 the Lasting Power of Attorney Guildford service 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 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 property and financial affairs, the Lasting power of attorney Feltham 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 Lasting power of attorney Woking and Lodge Brothers Lasting power of attorney Weybridge to speak to us and find out how we can assist you.