Wills & Probate
What will happen to my estate if I die without a Will?
by Kidd Rapinet, February 1, 2022If you die without a Will the Rules of Intestacy will apply which depend...
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Making a Will is something many of us put off doing but our solicitors make the process of Will writing much easier than you think.
If you have been appointed as an executor of someone else’s Will we can also support you in managing assets and liabilities.
Look to review your Will whenever there is a change in your circumstances
If you have had a change in circumstances, perhaps you have got married or just had your first child or you have separated or divorced. If you have had a life changing situation, it is always advisable to write or to update your Will.
Kidd Rapinet’s experienced Wills and Probate solicitors can help you to choose executors, appoint guardians for your children, sett up trust funds, limit your tax liability and much more. We can also administer your estate for you if you feel this would ease the burden on your family.
Kidd Rapinet offer a free consultation to anyone wishing to make a Will. The cost to make a Will varies depending on the complexity of the estate but we offer fixed fees so once we have established more information, we can provide you with a fixed price.
We urge anyone with children or assets to seek professional advice from a solicitor when writing a Will. There are delicate decisions to be made around guardians for children, assets to give to beneficiaries as well as who to name as executors. A meeting with a professional will writer will not only simplify the process for you but it will ensure you avoid any costly mistakes.
Making a Will is one of the single most important documents you will create in your lifetime. Will-writing is not a regulated service which means the protection you have if something should go wrong varies hugely depending on who writes it. Insufficient knowledge on making or executing a Will can render it invalid.
If you do not make a Will you cannot be sure of protecting your loved ones. Without a Will your estate is declared intestate and your family will have to follow specific and sometimes lengthy procedures to manage your possessions. This can be particularly distressing and, in some cases, can lead to family disputes.
Yes, our probate solicitors will help you with the process of registering the death, applying for probate and managing the estate including paying any tax liabilities.
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Legal Support for Wills, LPA, Probate and more
Below we briefly outline some of the other areas of private law that we can assist with. If you require help beyond writing a Will, please do get in touch with our team.
Will Disputes
Sadly, when someone passes without a Will or without an up to date Will, disputes can arise.
If you haven’t received any money or less money than you were expecting you can challenge it. Our team of Solicitors can advise you on the grounds for contesting a Will.
Probate Disputes
If you feel someone isn’t managing an estate properly we can assist you. Whether your dispute is over the value of assets, the interpretation of the Will or dealing with difficult executors. Visit our Will & Probate Disputes page or contact our probate dispute team.
Lasting Power Of Attorney
There are two types of Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA). One for finances and one for health – these are very important documents as they enable you to give power to an ‘attorney/s’ to make decisions on your finances and health should you be unable to. Our page on LPA’s offers greater details on these documents.
Probate
Probate is the legal process of dealing with the property, money and possessions of a person who has died. Not everyone has to go through probate but our solicitors will help you with the process of registering the death, applying for probate and managing the estate including paying any tax liabilities.
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